It has now been 35 weeks since the first shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine were sent out to states, kicking off the largest vaccination campaign in human history. As of August 16, 415,958,305 doses…
When Pixar’s “Toy Story” first arrived in theaters, the animation studio didn’t know what to expect. To quote executive producer Steve Jobs, “If ‘Toy Story’ is a modest hit — say $75 million at…
Wildfires did more damage in 2020 than in almost any other year in American history. There were nearly 59,000 blazes reported, scorching over 10 million acres in total. This was just the third time…
The 1970s breathed new life into the American film industry. It saw the birth of the blockbuster and the “Star Wars” phenomenon. It saw the groundbreaking pioneers of the “New Hollywood” come of age.…
The Fast and Furious films are a fascinating franchise in Hollywood history. It began as a simple flick about good-looking street racers, according to critics, and has since evolved into a multi-billion-dollar international blockbuster.…
The average cost of a college education in the United States is $35,720 a year — three times higher than it was two decades ago. While rising tuition costs are discouraging many Americans from…
The world of espionage is shrouded in mystery. We attach romantic and idealized notions to being a spy, influenced by TV shows, books, and movies such as those featuring British agent James Bond —…
As the U.S. auto market recovers from a difficult 2020, many dealers are struggling to keep their lots stocked with new cars. In July, the average new car took 35 days to sell —…
Some dogs have an instinct to protect their home and the people who take care of them — and these qualities make them excellent guard dogs. But that does not mean these dogs tend…
As the delta variant spreads, new daily cases of COVID-19 are on the rise once again in much of the United States. Since the first known case was identified in the U.S. on Jan.…
As the delta variant spreads, new daily cases of COVID-19 are on the rise once again in much of the United States. Since the first known case was identified in the U.S. on Jan.…
For as long as there have been cameras, there have been photos of people doing interesting or silly or dangerous things, often in exotic locales. The difference is that until the latter part of…
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the U.S.’s restaurant industry, including on the uniquely American institution of diners. Like many eating establishments, diners were brought to a breaking point during the…
A surge in demand for homes in the United States, in addition to limited housing inventory, has created a sellers market unlike anything seen in recent memory. Homes are now selling faster than ever…
For many people, 2020 was a challenging year. The COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic fallout caused millions of American workers to lose their jobs or to have their hours cut. Yet not everyone struggled.…
