Participation in outdoor recreation surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as Americans sought safe ways to spend their free time. For certain government-regulated outdoor sports, particularly fishing, renewed public interest was a boon for state…
Violent crime has been trending downward in the United States for decades. According to the FBI, the U.S. violent crime rate — a population-adjusted measure that includes incidents of robbery, homicide, and aggravated assault…
During a September visit to the Albanian capital of Tirana, Kosovo President Vjosa Osmani asserted that Serbia, a strong ally of Russia, was making efforts to disrupt the Western Balkans in order to “attack…
Founded over 100 years ago, General Motors is one of the largest and most successful companies in American history. The Detroit-based automaker led the industry in global sales for most of the 20th century…
What car you like, or don’t like, can be very subjective. What one person may think is the best car they’ve ever had, another may think it’s the worst. But what is it about…
It has been almost two years since the Russian army invaded Ukraine, and despite numerous significant offensives and territorial shifts, there seems to be no resolution in sight. Experts initially believed that the war…
From rather humble beginnings half a century ago, SUVs now account for nearly half of global auto sales. Partly that’s due to how many vehicles are categorized as SUVs. According to the International Energy…
Since the Second World War, China has grown tremendously. However, the country truly saw growth with the reformation of its economy in the late 1970s, which resulted in its rise as an economic powerhouse.…
It probably comes as no surprise that the United States is the world leader in fast-food consumption. The U.S. ranks well ahead of other fast-food-loving nations, such as the United Kingdom, France, Sweden, and…
According to the United States Constitution, congress is the single branch of government with the authority to declare war. Congress has not exercised this power since 1941, when the country entered World War II.…
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration enacted strict new border policies, ostensibly to curb the spread of the virus. The program, commonly known as Title 42, granted U.S. Customs and…
Look, let’s be honest—we should all be avoiding every brand of cigarette out there. Cigarettes are, of course, unhealthy (even the ones that don’t show up on this list). Still, if your heart is set on…
The United States Marine Corps Rifle Creed reflects the powerful bond between soldiers and their weapon. One part says, “My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless.” Even though it…
Viewers enjoy movies for their ability to elicit laughter, tears, suspense, and joy. From action-packed thrillers that feature adrenaline-pumping scenes and comedies offering a light-hearted escape to horror films that deliver spine-chilling entertainment and…
The United States has the highest defense budget in the world, with more than $850 billion spent on defense in 2023 alone. The 2024 budget has a similar amount slotted for spending, with a…
