This Is the Hottest Luxury Home Market in America
The frenzy of activity in the U.S. housing market has gone on for two years. And based on January data, this will likely not end any time soon. The median home price in America…
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Best Colleges With a Female President
Women comprise almost 60% of U.S. college enrollment, according to spring 2021 estimates from the nonprofit organization the National Student Clearinghouse. The Chronicle of Higher Education, on the other hand, reports that as of…
17 Animals That Have Caught COVID
Bubonic plague, avian flu, Ebola, and yellow fever are just a few of the many deadly zoonotic diseases – those caused by pathogens that can spread between animals and humans – that have posed…
American Cities Where Violent Crime Is Falling the Fastest
During the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. violent crime rate rose to its highest level in a decade. The increase was driven by a rise in aggravated assault and, most notably,…
Amazing Child Actor Performances of the Past 100 Years
Fame can be a double-edged sword for those in the entertainment world. The attention, the glamor, and the adulation are great, but the pressure of staying on top is enormous. And it weighs even…
US Cities Where the Assault Rate Is Declining Fastest
The aggravated assault rate in the United States is at its highest level since 2007. According to the FBI, about 921,500 cases of violent assault were reported in 2020 nationwide, a 12% spike from…
The Countries Most Immigrants in the US Are Originally From
More immigrants are living in the United States than in any other country. Nearly 45 million people who live in the U.S. were born in other countries, according to the Census Bureau. This accounts…
The Current Top Songs in America’s Biggest Cities
You might think that corporate ownership of radio stations and streaming services means that everybody everywhere listens to the same music. While there’s some truth to that, there are significant local differences when it…
The Surprising Reasons These Companies and Brands Changed Their Names
After a multi-year saga, the NFL franchise in Washington, D.C. has a new name – the Commanders. The team had played for two seasons as the Washington Football Team. That was a temporary stopgap…
Best Movies to Stream on Amazon Prime This Month
Every month Amazon Prime adds movies to its lineup and takes other movies off. As usual with this high-profile streaming service, each month’s offerings include something for every taste and age bracket. To determine…
Highest-Grossing Kids’ Movies of All Time
In 1937, The Walt Disney Company pushed the boundaries of animation by releasing the first full-length animated film, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs,” to critical and commercial success. Since then, movies, animated and…
Countries With the Most and Least Affordable Groceries
Inflation recently reached a four-decade high in the U.S., spiking around the world as well. Oil and gas prices have recently surged because of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, putting further pressure on prices. Consumers…
27 Best Flavored Vodkas for 2022
Like other neutral spirits around the world, vodka has been enhanced with herbs and other ingredients for centuries – most famously in the case of Poland’s Żubrówka, infused with so-called bison grass (Hierochloe odorata),…
Professional Athletes Who Have Played for the Most Teams
When professional athletes start their career, they likely picture themselves having a long, successful career with the team that drafted them. Yet the average MLB, NFL, NHL, and NBA career is less than six…
US City Economies That Were Growing the Fastest Before the Pandemic
More than two years have passed since the pandemic hit the U.S. yet COVID-19 continues to have a knock-on effect on consumers, contributing to the highest inflation in 40 years. After plunging by 3.4%…