The police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor earlier this year sparked one of the largest protest movements in U.S. history and have inspired a national conversation on police conduct. And while the…
With COVID-19 cases once again appearing to be rising nationwide and a second wave expected in the fall, some states are re-imposing travel restrictions that were loosened over the summer. Nearly half of U.S.…
Happiness is a personal feeling that depends on several factors, both internal and external. And depending on where people live, their happiness and mental well-being may vary significantly. To determine the happiest U.S. states,…
A typical school day now involves social distancing, temperature checks at the door, mask wearing, and occasional temporary closures due to students and teachers testing positive for COVID-19. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed different sets…
Happiness and sadness are influenced by factors that vary from person to person. They may also frequently change, depending on an endless set of dynamic circumstances, including social, financial, and health factors. While the…
With at least two more months remaining in the Western United States’ wildfire season, this year’s forest fires have already broken records. Four of the five largest wildfires in California’s history occurred in 2020.…
The economic fallout associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has proved too much for many American businesses to absorb. Small businesses across the country were forced to shut down in order to help contain the…
Throughout August and early September, the number of daily COVID-19 cases diagnosed in the U.S. appeared to be in decline. Yet the week ending Sept. 27 was the second week in a row in…
Nothing in 2020 has been the same — and Halloween won’t be an exception. The spooky holiday is a month away, and already scores of cities have cancelled popular events to avoid large gatherings…
American incomes in 2019 reached an all-time high, with the median household income rising to $65,712. While incomes vary widely from state to state, many have at least one major city in which residents…
As the U.S. continues to struggle with the health and economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, school staff and teachers across the country have returned to work. Many occupations deemed essential to the economy,…
We all know a bad movie when we see one. Bad movies can have weak story lines, incompetent direction, poor technical quality, amateurish performances — or all of the above. Sometimes, the title is…
U.S. Representatives and Senators are elected to Capitol Hill to represent the interests of all Americans. However, based on the reported net worth of sitting U.S. senators, it appears that many legislators may not…
Schools across the country have reopened, and a traditional school day now involves social distancing, temperature checks at the door, mask wearing, and occasional temporary closures due to students and teachers testing positive for…
According to conventional wisdom, there are many compelling reasons to work in the public sector. These can include job security, generous retirement and health care benefits, and work that is geared toward the public…
