15 of the Biggest Health Topics of 2019
Some of the most talked about health topics of 2019 are negative – measles, food recalls, deaths from smoking e-cigarettes. But it has not all been bad news. Yes, 2019 was the worst year…
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Weirdest News Stories of the Year
It used to be easier to dismiss strange news events as fringe occurrences — be they conspiracy theories, hoaxes, fake news, or inexplicable behavior by public officials. But things have changed as these days…
50 Biggest Food Recalls of the Year
The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is charged with ensuring the safety of meat, poultry, some fish, and processed egg products. In pursuing that goal,…
These Are the Most Expensive Zip Codes in 2019
Home prices rose slightly in the United States in 2019, with the median sales price of homes increasing 3.4%, or about $8,000, to $243,000. In the nation’s most affluent neighborhoods, a price increase of…
50 Worst Movies of All Time
We’ve all been stuck at some point watching a bad movie. Generally we find ourselves bored, cringing, and sometimes chuckling at the film’s shortcomings. If the movie’s real bad, we might even find ourselves…
America’s Military Cities
The U.S. military is regarded as the most capable fighting force in the world. Though its purpose is to defend American interests across the globe, the impact of the U.S. military extends far beyond…
Countries Taking in the Most Refugees and Where They Come From
Persistent violent conflicts around the world and continuing population growth have contributed to an ongoing and ever-worsening global refugee crisis. As of the end of 2018, there were more than 74.8 million displaced people…
The Biggest Complaint About America’s Most Popular Cars
By and large, Americans are fond of their cars. According to a 2019 survey from Cars.com, 73% of U.S. drivers say they love their vehicles a lot. At least in some cars, however, defects…
The 30 Most Polluted Places in America
Air quality in the United States has been worsening over the last three years — and it’s killing people. While air quality had been improving since 2009, the trend reversed in 2016. Nearly 10,000…
Longest-Serving Democrats in the House
With the exception of Supreme Court justices, who are appointed for life, job security can be tenuous in Washington D.C. — particularly for members of the House of Representatives. Unlike their congressional counterparts in…
Longest-Serving Republicans in the House
With the exception of Supreme Court justices, who are appointed for life, job security can be a major challenge in Washington D.C. — particularly for members of the House of Representatives. Unlike their congressional…
The 30 Most Polluted Places on Earth
When Americans picture the steel mills of Pittsburgh or industrial parts of New Jersey, images of white and grey plumes of smoke come to mind. But no matter how bad the smog can get…
The 30 US Cities With the Most Underrated Food Scenes
What makes a good food city? An abundance of good restaurants, of course, ideally offering an ample choice of both casual and serious options and representing a wide range of cuisines. (Food halls and…
The Income a Family Really Needs to Avoid Poverty in Every State
As of 2018, 10.3% of Americans in families lived in poverty. But this national figure is only a very crude representation of the actual financial situation of families of different sizes and in different…
How Technology Has Changed the World Since 2010
In the past decades, the world has seen some astounding technological changes — and even since 2010, technology made leaps and bounds. Mobile phone networks can now let users surf and stream at great…