Names That Are Disappearing the Fastest
To paraphrase Yogi Berra, nobody chooses that name anymore, it’s too popular. As counterintuitive as it may seem, too much exposure can make even long-cherished names drop out of favor with new parents. Each…
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Terrifying Movies Based on True Events
The most terrifying films are often those that are firmly rooted in reality. When audiences see characters they can identify with having their world upended by forces beyond their control, they recognize their own…
25 Most Expensive Cities to Move To
Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans leave their hometowns and move to a new place. Some go for education and others for career opportunities. Some elderly Americans head to warmer climates to enjoy…
Most Fashionable Cities in America
“Clothes make the man,” Mark Twain once wrote — and this was deep insight. Clothes are the expression of who we are, be it a tailored suit in business or a carefree attire on…
Cities Where People Go Out to Eat All the Time
Going out to eat is more popular than ever. Americans in the 1950s spent three times as much on groceries as on food away from home. In 2014, for the first time, restaurant spending…
Aretha Franklin’s 50 Greatest Hits
When a panel of 179 music experts chose “The Greatest Singers of All Time” for Rolling Stone in 2008, Aretha Franklin — who died of pancreatic cancer on August 16 at the age of…
Counties With the Worst Drug Problem in Every State
Drug overdoses killed 72,000 Americans last year, a 10% increase from 2016 and the highest death toll from drugs in U.S. history. These preliminary findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reflect…
40 Most Popular Female Wrestlers
While the world of professional wrestling has just started to embrace its female contingent — the WWE introduced two of its three active women’s championships in the last five years, and is set to…
Movies Critics Love but Audiences Hate
Film critics view movies with a critical eye. They consider artistic composition, acting, and other elements when evaluating a movie. And their opinions matter. Film critics can influence consumer choices and affect a movie’s…
Movies Audiences Love but Critics Hate
Hundreds of movies are released in the United States each year. To help navigate the deluge of films, filmgoers often turn to movie critics. We trust these connoisseurs to evaluate the many films available…
Lowest Paying Jobs for College Grads
Each year, thousands of young people begin college with the goal of earning a degree and becoming more attractive to employers as they prepare to enter the job market. Those who hold college degrees…
Cities Adding the Most Jobs in Every State
The U.S. is in a period of record-breaking economic growth. The economy added 157,000 jobs in July 2018, marking the 94th consecutive month of employment growth. Last month’s hiring is the continuation of a…
The City With the Weakest Job Growth in Every State
The strength of the U.S. economy is a favorite talking point of politicians, journalists, and business leaders. Indeed, there is plenty of evidence to suggest we are in a period of unprecedented prosperity. The…
Cities Where Incomes Are Growing the Fastest
Income in the United States tends to grow more rapidly in and around major cities than in more rural areas. Real personal income in U.S. metro areas increased by 1.3% in 2016, six times…
Most Expensive Housing Market in Every State
The U.S. economic recovery and continued growth have had many positive effects on the nation and the population. For at least one group, however, the improving economy has had a negative impact — for…