The Dow Jones Industrial Average reached its all-time high of 26,616.71 on Jan. 26. Driving the market’s surge over the decade have been a strengthening economy, rising corporate profits, and a massive tax cut…
March is Women’s History Month, and in honor of the occasion 24/7 Wall St. set out to compile a list of 40 of history’s greatest women. This was no easy task, as there are…
On or before April 17, millions of Americans will file their income, property, and other taxes. Not included in the filings are sales taxes, but many Americans pay thousands of dollars each year in…
The promise that with hard work anyone in the United States can pursue their dreams and achieve success continues to attract large numbers of immigrants from around the world. Around one million are admitted…
The 1990s were a transformative time for American cinema. Audiences were treated to a new wave of independently produced films by now world-famous directors such as Quentin Tarantino, Richard Linklater, and Joel and Ethan…
The prevalence of obesity among American adults has been on the rise for decades. While the obesity epidemic has ushered in wave after wave of fad diets and weight loss schemes, the fact remains…
Nearly every conceivable modern technology taken for granted today would not exist if it were not for specific revelations in the fields of mathematics, physics, and engineering. From the internal combustion engine used in…
In the United States Declaration of Independence, the pursuit of happiness is considered an inalienable right of all Americans. But finding happiness and fulfillment is no easy feat, and the likelihood of doing so…
Americans watch television crime dramas because we are intrigued by issues involving crime, justice, and equality under the law. Crime dramas storylines often depict a crime and viewers often follow the persons who try…
Billboard began publishing its Radio Songs chart in 1984, measuring the most popular songs in the United States based solely on radio airplay. The chart is a departure from the more comprehensive Billboard Hot…
Obesity is one of the leading causes of preventable death in the United States. Obesity is measured as a function of the body mass index, a ratio of height to weight. A person with…
Science fiction movies challenge the viewer to think beyond what we know about life on Earth, about the potential for space travel, and encountering other forms of life. The best science fiction movies fill…
Violent crime is a broad designation consisting of the most egregious infractions — aggravated assault, robbery, rape, and murder. According to the FBI, there were 386 violent crimes for every 100,000 people in the…
By tax deadline day, which this year is April 17, over 150 million American households will file personal income tax returns. Many who file hope for a substantial refund to help pay for essentials,…
The United States is home to some of the largest global companies. Of the world’s 50 largest public companies by revenue, 21 are based in the United States, including five of the top 10.…
