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America’s Best Companies to Work For

Adults working full-time in the United States spend about a third of their waking life at work — and often much more. Because work has such a central role in our lives, job satisfaction…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago

33 Places Young People Are Moving

Just 11.2% of Americans moved in the past year — an all-time low. This is mostly due to low migration levels among millennials, who are far less likely to migrate than older generations. Still,…

Thomas Frohlich · 9 years ago

10 Best Indoor Dog Breeds

In New York, America’s largest city, many people live in small apartments. Yet more people have dogs than cats, according to the New York Economic Development Corporation. A small apartment clearly doesn’t mean you…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

10 Smartest Dog Breeds

Dogs seem capable of being remarkably smart, whether they are shepherding flocks of sheep, quickly learning new tricks, or reading our moods and our minds. But different breeds have different abilities, and some are…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

The Most Popular Musicians on Tour This Fall

Calling all music fanatics and concert junkies who crave a euphoric live performance from their favorite artists. A few of us music fans at 24/7 Wall St. compiled a list of the most popular…

Steven M. Peters · 9 years ago

Countries With the Largest Nuclear Stockpiles

Tensions between North Korea and the United States were raised Wednesday as the communist nation threatened preemptive military strikes against the U.S. after President Donald Trump promised to unleash “fire and fury” on North…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

States Where Alzheimer’s Is Soaring

The number of people with Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative brain disease and the most common form of dementia, will rise by at least 14% in all 50 states over the next eight years. However,…

John Harrington · 9 years ago

50 Most Famous Actresses

Whether you’re a lover of all things comedy, drama, action, or romance, you’re bound to have a few favorite actresses. Although many actresses are often identified with one or two genres, the most famous…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

50 Least Powerful People in the World

Fame, fortune, and power in all its forms are glorified in American culture. Entire media networks are dedicated to covering celebrity news and gossip — and television programs that showcase the lifestyles of the…

Sam Stebbins · 9 years ago

10 Best Dogs for Families

It should come as no surprise to learn that man’s best friend is also America’s favorite pet. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, 36.5% of households have a dog. But different breeds are…

Charles Stockdale · 9 years ago

America’s Most Powerful Athletes

Being an elite athlete no longer means you are just a sports icon. While sports figures make a name for themselves on the field, their reach goes even further once they get online. When…

Joseph Gedeon · 9 years ago

America’s Fastest Growing First Names

Thank goodness parents have at least nine months to decide on a name for their baby girl or boy, because the options are truly endless. And just as times change, names do too. Some…

Cheyenne Buckingham · 9 years ago

Cities Adding the Most Jobs in Every State

As the United States recovered from the recession and began one of its longest periods of economic growth, the unemployment rate fell to 4.4%, nearly its lowest point in a decade and far less…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

The Most (and Least) Crowded Countries in the World

If the world’s population were evenly distributed across the globe, each of Earth’s 7.4 billion human beings would have approximately 150 square miles to him- or herself. But humans have lived in cities for…

Evan Comen · 9 years ago

Who Is on the Short List to Succeed Kalanick at Uber?

As Uber looks to put the controversy around its former CEO Travis Kalanick behind it, the ride-hailing company has been searching for a new chief executive. According to reports, Uber would like to complete…

John Harrington · 9 years ago