In one of the most brutal and volatile days reminiscent of the 2010 flash crash, the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed nearly 1,600 points during trading on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018. The Dow recovered…
The United States was home to 46 million senior citizens as of 2016 — about 15% of the total population. By 2060, the number of Americans 65 and older is projected to more than…
Staying in shape during the winter can be quite the challenge. Americans seem to manage though. Gym membership in the United States has been trending upward for at least a decade, and more Americans…
Incomes in the United States have been rising in recent years. The median household income rose to $59,039 last year, up 3.2% from 2015 and one of the highest incomes ever recorded. Poverty levels…
With the NFL season now complete, sports fans now find themselves looking to other sports to keep themselves entertained throughout the week. Fortunately, the NHL, NBA, and college basketball seasons are all in full…
The doughnut seems like a fairly simple food as it is just a fried ring of dough. However, there is a lot of room for tweaks and nearly endless variations of glazes and toppings.…
With the exception of Antarctica, wherever there are people there are squirrels. Whether you live in the city or in the country, in a forest or a desert, you probably have squirrels for neighbors.…
Despite a recent decline in viewership after a slew of bad press, including abuse scandals and growing concern about the health effects of repeated head trauma, The NFL remains by far the most popular…
The drama, the grind and the controversy of 17 weeks of the NFL regular season is nearly over. All that is left after a three-week playoff stretch is this Sunday’s game — Super Bowl…
For the world’s vacationers, there is a seemingly infinite number of hotels to choose from. Depending on the budget, accommodations can range from a windowless ground floor motel room to the luxury experience of…
Video games have been wildly popular since the release of Atari’s Pong. Since then, video games have evolved at a rapid pace. Improving technology and customer demand resulted in faster, better-looking, and all around…
As the land of opportunity, the United States has attracted people from around the world for centuries. Yet not all parts of the country are equally desirable, and some cities are far more liveable…
One of the more sobering realities of 21st-century American life is divorce. Marriages end over a host of issues, including infidelity, stress, money troubles, and personal changes by one or both partners over the…
GeorgeRudy / iStockSleep — just like food, water, and air — is essential for our bodies to function properly. Yet many Americans tend to ignore the importance of sleep. Experts recommend that adults up…
The U.S. economy grew at an annualized rate of 2.6% in the fourth quarter, capping 15 straight quarters of economic growth. The economy has added jobs for more than seven years. The Dow Jones…
