As 2019 fades into history, America ruefully looks back on another year of mass murders, bias-inspired crimes, child and sex abuse cases, fraud involving the privileged class, and other misdeeds. Using media sources such…
It’s no secret that the restaurant business is volatile, and that restaurants come and go with sometimes surprising speed. Especially go. Restaurants close for a variety of reasons. Sometimes the proprietors simply want to…
Bold headlines — political and otherwise — kept the spotlight on health care and wellness throughout 2019. As the year winds down, it’s time to look to what might be happening in the field…
Years go into preparing a new car for regulators and the fiercely competitive U.S. auto market. New cars must pass a series of safety, performance, and consumer sentiment tests long before they reach dealership…
Pitcher Gerrit Cole signed a jaw-dropping contract in November 2019 with the New York Yankees for $324 million for nine years. The $36 million per year average annual value of the contract is the…
In a consumer driven economy like that of the United States, companies grow and thrive by regularly introducing new and innovative products. Every year, businesses — ranging from small startups to global industry titans…
There are many important things to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some cars are built to last,…
There are many important things to consider when buying a new car, and something that often gets overlooked is how long it will last before repairs are needed. Some cars are built to last,…
When the 21st Amendment repealed national prohibition in 1933, the power to regulate the sale and consumption of alcohol was left to the states. While 16 states explicitly prohibit the creation of dry localities…
It’s not always clear why some trends catch on while others don’t, but in this day, any person with a penchant for social media can start a trend and become the face of a…
While many sports fans might not admit it, it can be as fun to have a good rivalry as it is to have a good team. Games against a franchise’s bitter enemies are usually…
Who are the most admired men and women of the year? To answer that question, 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the most recent survey data from two of the most widely cited admiration polls, YouGov…
Among the wonders of American life that tend to inspire awe in visitors from other countries is the variety of choices available to food shoppers in our supermarkets. And indeed, our markets are really…
The year 2019 was filled with viral moments that dominated the news and social media. From fun challenges to plans to invade government property, people from all over the world helped create and spread…
There’s an old adage that says “no news is good news.” In 2019, we had plenty of news. Many of the largest news stories certainly were not “good news” — covering anything from the…
