While medical errors are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, accountability in health care often depends on costly and complex malpractice litigation. As deaths due to medical and surgical…
The U.S. population is undergoing a massive shift. As the country adds tens of millions of new residents in the coming 75 years, a larger share of Americans will live in urban areas where…
For millions of people around the world, Disney is the happiest place on Earth, or better yet, the most magical place on Earth. A land of dreams for children and Dole Whip for parents,…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Americans spent $1,842 per capita on transportation services in 2023. Spending on travel varies widely from state to state, ranging from $851 to $2,805. While transportation spending correlates with overall…
Around the world and in the United States, climate change is shaping migration patterns. Disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods have already displaced millions of people worldwide, forcing communities to abandon homes and livelihoods,…
While declining fertility rates and an aging population will cause population growth in the United States to slow over the course of the 21st century, a small subset of the country is expected to…
While the U.S. population grew by 6.7% from 2013 to 2023, population growth was far from even across the country. Of the roughly 29,000 cities with available data, 14,000 experienced population declines over the…
While a majority of Americans agree climate change is happening, specific issues around the mitigation of and adaptation to climate change can be divisive. One of the more controversial questions is whether global warming…
Burger King’s answer to McDonald’s Big Mac, the Whopper, is one of the most popular and best-known hamburgers in the world. First introduced in 1957, this quarter-pound of beef was significantly larger than other…
One of the most beloved family meals in fast food history is that of the Happy Meal. Initially introduced in 1979, this fan favorite was introduced with the hopes of appealing to children, with…
In a year marked by global economic uncertainty, geopolitical instability, and escalating climate impacts, many of the world’s developing countries are facing a number of overlapping and compounding risks. While the developed world is…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Americans spent $2,207 per capita on recreation in 2023. Spending on fun varies widely from state to state, ranging from $1,171 to $3,274. Many of the states with the greatest…
While purchasing power for the average world denizen is declining, the number of billionaires continues to grow. According to the latest Forbes data, there are now over 3,000 billionaires on planet Earth. More than…
24/7 Wall St. Insights Americans spent $4,074 on going out to eat per capita in 2023. Dining out costs vary widely from state to state, ranging from $2,870 to $5,298. Many of the states…
Among the most impactful consumer products the world has ever known, the iPhone has to be near the top. Today, the iPhone has put a computer into the pocket of billions of customers, and…
