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Cities With the Most Gun Violence

We reviewed the number of firearm homicides in America’s 50 largest metro areas. Here are the 10 with the most gun violence.

Sam Stebbins · 7 years ago

The Most Expensive City in Every State

Americans’ lifestyle is mostly determined by their income. Another factor, however, is where they live. The cost of everyday necessities, like food, transportation, and rent, varies considerably nationwide and can impact how far an…

Grant Suneson · 7 years ago

15 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Fly

Flying can be a frightening experience for some people. Planes are usually huge machines that can be very daunting. Nothing gets you to your destination faster, but this convenience comes at a price —…

Hristina Byrnes · 7 years ago

America’s Most Popular Dog Breeds

Pet ownership is climbing in the United States, with dogs leading the way, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). The 2017-2018 edition of the Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook found that 38%…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

Weirdest Job in Every State

Most people need to work for a living, but that doesn’t mean they have to take conventional jobs. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed job listing sites, online databases, and occupation data from the Bureau of…

Mike Sauter · 7 years ago

Board Members Who Make More Than $1 Million

At a number of major American companies, compensation for board of director members has come under fire from shareholders in recent years. While director salaries remain a small fraction of CEO salaries (these are…

Evan Comen · 7 years ago

Australian Words and Phrases Americans Just Don’t Get

Until its restrictive immigration laws were eased in the mid-20th century, Australia’s culture, apart from that of the indigenous Aboriginal peoples, was predominantly British and Irish, and English has been the lingua franca of…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

How to Pick the Best Produce

The first rule for choosing the best fruits and vegetables is to buy what’s in season, and preferably what’s local. Sure, you can get strawberries in December and tomatoes in March, but they won’t…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

Weirdest Job in Every State

Most people need to work for a living, but that doesn’t mean they have to take conventional jobs. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed job listing sites, online databases, and occupation data from the Bureau of…

Mike Sauter · 7 years ago

The Most Welcoming Countries to Expats

Expats are people living outside of their native country. The reasons they are doing so include jobs and career, lifestyle choices, education, and for love and family. For many expats, the decision to live…

John Harrington · 7 years ago

Cities Where Hurricanes Would Cause the Most Damage

Hurricane season can be one of the most nerve-wracking times of the year for Americans living on the coast. The period runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, although severe storms can also occur…

Steven M. Peters · 7 years ago

Counties With Worst Drug Problems in Every State

Litigation over America’s opioid crisis has gathered steam in recent months. In a civil suit similar to the suits brought against Big Tobacco 20 years ago, nearly 2,000 towns, cities, and counties are seeking…

Evan Comen · 7 years ago

Top Ranked Colleges That Pay Off the Least

The growing student loan debt crisis is one of the most daunting public policy challenges of our time. In the last 10 years alone, total student loan debt more than doubled in the United…

Sam Stebbins · 7 years ago