Home prices have risen by record amounts in the past two years. Home prices nationwide rose 18.8% in December, compared with the same month in 2020, according to the carefully followed S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller…
The dawning realization that the movie we’re watching is irredeemably bad is always so incredibly disappointing. Here we are, with our popcorn and oversized fountain beverage at hand, ready to strap in and escape…
The cost of energy around most of the world has started to soar. This is partly due to Russia’s attack on Ukraine, which has led some nations to boycott Russian oil, triggering a shortage…
May the 4th will be here before we know it. Every year fans celebrate their love of a galaxy far, far away. After the mandatory Star Wars marathon, why not answer some trivia questions…
Burglary – defined as the unlawful entry of a structure, such as a home or business, to commit a theft or felony – is the most serious nonviolent offense tracked by the FBI. There…
The war in Ukraine has devastated the lives of millions of Ukrainians who have, for several weeks now, endured a devastating conflict that was thrust upon them. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also disrupted…
The residential real estate market in America has been on an unprecedented tear. According to the widely followed S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price NSA Index, home prices rose 18.8% in 2021 compared…
What makes the people of a country unhappy? Widespread exposure to warfare, famine, poverty, or plague are obvious answers, but those factors don’t apply universally. Common country-level measures of happiness, contentment, or satisfaction among…
Few locations are as distinctly American as the diner. These humble establishments have provided coffee and a hot meal to many generations all across the country. From all-night delis in New York City to…
Gun violence has become a regular part of the news headlines this year. Murders in American cities spiked in 2021, particularly in large cities. So far this year, the trend has continued. The Wall…
Most young people have typically been keen to escape from their parents and have their own places as soon as they can. Sometimes they are unable to do so for financial reasons, however, especially…
Of all the most serious crimes tracked by the FBI — known as Part I offenses — larceny is by far the most common. There were 4.6 million cases of larceny-theft reported in the…
With a combination of early detection, innovative treatments, and a deep reduction in smоking rates, cancer deaths in the U.S. have declined precipitously in the past 20 years. Between 2001 and 2020, the Centers…
The residential real estate market in America has been described as out of control. Prices in some markets have risen 50% over the last two years. Nationwide, home prices were up almost 20% in…
American spending habits have been altered substantially because of the pandemic, and more recently they have been altered because of rising prices. The more recent changes are likely to become more pronounced as consumers…
