States Raising Minimum Wage
One of the results of the closely followed midterm elections on Nov. 6 was the passage of minimum wage increases in two states that voted heavily for Donald Trump in 2016. Residents of Arkansas…
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America’s Best Cars
The market for sedans is dying as Americans favor SUVs, pickups, and crossovers. Some sedans have even been discontinued because of low sales. Ford has wiped out most of its vehicles in the segment.…
Places Where People Pay the Most for Food
Food is a necessary component of every household’s budget. Spending on food products varies greatly and depends on many factors, from grocery store prices of fresh and processed foods, to how frequently a family…
Largest Private Donors in American Politics
In his 1906 State of the Union address, President Theodore Roosevelt called for a law “prohibiting all corporations from contributing to the campaign expenses of any party.” The rough-riding, trust-busting Republican was such an…
Why Are These Cities Attracting the Most Startups?
Being able to start a successful business is central to the American dream. Many Americans have come from poverty and with some hard work, good ideas, and sound management became successful business leaders. Over…
1 Out of 3 Fortune 500 Companies Are Headquartered in These 6 Cities
The composition of the Forbes Fortune 500 — the annually published list of the largest companies in the United States — has changed a lot over the years. As of October 2017, only 60…
25 Richest Countries in the World
The world is getting richer. The global economy expanded by more than 3% to $80.68 trillion in 2017. The world’s wealth is not distributed equally. North America, home to less than than 5% of…
Jobs With the Best (and Worst) Job Security
Since hitting 10.0% in October 2009 — its highest level in over two and a half decades — the unemployment rate has been steadily declining in the United States. Today, the unemployment rate sits…
26 Greatest Families in Pro Sports
It should come as no surprise that many children of pro athletes go on to become pro athletes themselves. In addition to inheriting such qualities as strength, speed, and height, many get the drive…
America’s Heart Disease Capitals
Every year cardiovascular disease kills about 18 million people worldwide — this is about a third of all deaths on the planet. In the United States, heart disease is still the top killer, leading…
30 Things You Didn’t Know About Dr. Seuss
Theodor Seuss Geisel, who was called Ted as a boy but would one day be known to the world as Dr. Seuss, was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1904. His father, Theodor Robert Geisel,…
Coldest Places in the World
With winter on its way and meteorologists warning of a renewed cold air, complete with winds and snow, hitting the Midwest and Northeast this weekend, we might find small comfort in the knowledge there…
Most Expensive States to Get a Divorce
Today, about 46% of marriages in the United States end in divorce, down from 49% a decade ago. Divorce is often considered one of the most stressful life events, second only to the death…
Best Independent Sandwich Shop in Every State
November 3 was National Sandwich Day. As with so many other putative food holidays, nobody knows exactly who established it or decided when it should be celebrated. Americans hardly need a special occasion to…
Most Expensive Stadiums Around the World
Every owner in professional sport wants to have the best team in the league. Many also want to have the best field and finest stadium. Over the past decade or so, there has been…