Covid-19 Peak Dates for Every State
The number of daily new cases appears to finally be slowing across the country. Average daily new cases are declining in most states after a surge that lasted for most of June and July.…
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States Where the Virus Spread Is Slowing (And Where It’s Still Getting Worse)
After an alarming surge in coronavirus cases that began in June and continued through most of July, it appears that new COVID-19 infections may be leveling off nationwide. On Aug. 9, the U.S. reported…
Every State’s Travel Guide for Residents and Visitors
Most U.S. states imposed limitations on interstate and international travel shortly after the coronavirus began to spread across the country in February. Six months later, with the country in various stages of reopening, many…
These Are the 24 Jobs You Are Most Likely to Lose
About 18.9 million Americans — 11.4% of the workforce — either switch occupations or exit the labor force entirely each year. Many of these workers may have made the choice to leave their jobs…
25 Hardest Teams to Root For
Every sports franchise has its ups and downs, dynasties fade as star players leave or retire, and losing teams are afforded the chance to draft top-tier talent. But whether through bad luck, bad management,…
How Schools Plan to Reopen in Every State
Schools across the country have begun to reopen. Some students are already going for in-person classes, while others will be starting the new academic year online. While each school or school district has the…
Every State’s Rules for Staying Open and Social Distancing
After many states across the country set new records in daily new coronavirus cases in the middle of July, COVID-19 infections are once again appearing to be leveling off. Some of the increase in…
Cities With the Worst Unemployment Since the Pandemic Started
The decade since the end of the Great Recession in 2009 was one of historic economic growth in the United States. Over that period, the U.S. economy added about 20 million jobs and the…
The City in Every State Where COVID-19 Is Growing the Fastest
More than 160,000 Americans are confirmed to have died from COVID-19 — by far the highest death toll of any country. Within the United States, the extent of the spread varies considerably from state…
Cities Where COVID-19 Is Growing the Fastest
The nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases that began in early June appears to be finally slowing down. On Aug. 3, the number of new daily reported cases fell below 50,000 for the first time…
These Are the 50 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch Lyme Disease
Spending as much time as possible outdoors has become synonymous with staying healthy, especially in the age of COVID-19 (as Americans are being urged to exercise out in the open air to prevent infection-optional).…
States Where the Virus Is Growing the Fastest
After an alarming surge in coronavirus cases that began in June and continued through most of July, it appears that new COVID-19 infections may be leveling off nationwide. On Monday, the U.S. reported fewer…
35 Most Successful Craft Breweries in America
Americans love beer. In 2018, we quaffed about 6.3 billion gallons of it in all, which works out to an average of roughly 26.2 gallons per adult of drinking age (not that adults of…
50 Hardest Law Schools to Get Into
For those looking to leave their mark on the world, few careers allow for greater meaningful impact than law. Laws are the foundation of society — and the implementation of new laws can have…
The Most Dangerous Cities in the World
The overall risk of dying from intentional homicide has declined across the globe over the last few decades. In 1993, there were 7.4 homicide victims per 100,000 people worldwide. By 2017, that figure declined…