The U.S. reported over 64,000 new cases of coronavirus on Feb. 17, bringing the total count to more than 27,400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 470,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the…
The U.S. reported over 64,000 new cases of coronavirus on Feb. 17, bringing the total count to more than 27,400,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19. There have been more than 470,000 COVID-19-related deaths — the…
The COVID-19 pandemic brought an abrupt end to an era of relative prosperity in the United States. After years of steady economic expansion and job growth, the U.S. poverty rate stood at 12.3% in…
The average American keeps a new vehicle for about six years, according to research by automotive industry consultancy firm R.L. Polk. But chances are you’re seeing many cars, SUVs and pickups on the road…
Screenwriters don’t always know which one of their lines will become a memorable quote. It’s often a combination of the drama or action in that moment, the character speaking it reaching a pivotal moment,…
There are about 90 million dogs in U.S. households, with a multi-billion dollar industry to support them. Still, nearly a quarter of shelter dogs are euthanized each year. These numbers have been declining, however,…
Even though the COVID-19 pandemic claimed the lives of over 340,000 in the U.S. in 2020, Americans were still much more likely to die from cancer as they were the virus. Before the pandemic,…
The federal government has been requiring that all international visitors show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than three days before flying into the U.S. Many individual states are urging potential…
The U.S. has reported more than 27,000,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as of Feb. 15. There have been more than 470,000 reported deaths from COVID-19-related causes — the highest death toll of any country. The…
Going to the movies was a big deal in the 80s. It was the decade before the internet arrived, before even the DVD, and people didn’t have as many entertainment options as they do…
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a heightened sense of uncertainty about many aspects of American life, including higher education. Classes at American colleges and universities have resumed, though outbreaks reported at campuses across the…
Since 2001, the annual presidential salary has been set at $400,000. Even before that, every president has been paid well. George Washington’s salary of $25,000 was equivalent to over $700,000 in modern dollars when…
During presidential elections the spotlight often turns to the life and background of candidates who may be the next occupants of the White House. That very often includes an interest in their family history.…
Few elected officials at the federal level have as limited job security as members of the House of Representatives. Unlike their counterparts in the Senate, who are up for reelection every six years, House…
Valentine’s Day is named for a saint who was martyred in 296. He was known for, among other things, a purple amethyst ring he wore regularly. The stone was considered a symbol of love…
