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Thomas Frohlich | Jul 11, 2016 at 9:43 AM EDT

Cities Adding the Most Jobs in Every State

The improved U.S. labor market has attracted more people to the labor force — defined as those who are employed…

Steven M. Peters | Jul 8, 2016 at 5:55 AM EDT

States Where People Drive the Most

Americans drove 3.15 trillion miles in 2015, breaking the previous record of about 3 trillion miles set in 2007. Driving…

Thomas Frohlich | Jul 7, 2016 at 9:00 AM EDT

The Most (and Least) Valuable States

A recent study estimates that the combined value of all land in the contiguous United States is worth nearly $23…

Evan Comen | Jul 6, 2016 at 11:25 AM EDT

7 States Recovering From Severe Drought

California and parts of the Southwestern United States have now endured a fifth consecutive year of drought. While these areas…

Sam Stebbins | Jul 6, 2016 at 5:57 AM EDT

The 25 Healthiest Cities in America

[cnxvideo id=”655426″ placement=”ros”]At 78.5 years, life expectancy in the United States, while trailing several dozen other countries, has continuously risen…

Sam Stebbins | Jul 2, 2016 at 9:27 AM EDT

12 Worst States for Lyme Disease

[cnxvideo id=”655420″ placement=”ros”]Lyme disease is a debilitating, sometimes deadly infection, transmitted to humans through bites of blacklegged ticks, commonly known…

Steven M. Peters | Jul 1, 2016 at 12:09 PM EDT

50 Most Popular National Monuments

[cnxvideo id=”655416″ placement=”ros”]Fireworks, barbecues, and parades are perhaps the most common Fourth of July celebrations. While perhaps more solemn, visiting…

Evan Comen | Jun 30, 2016 at 5:42 PM EDT

25 Most American Cities

The electorate for the upcoming election will be the most racially diverse in U.S. history. Polling data and election coverage…

Steven M. Peters | Jun 30, 2016 at 2:49 PM EDT

50 Most American Cars

Despite the general decline of the manufacturing sector in recent decades, auto manufacturing is one of the largest industries in…

Evan Comen | Jun 29, 2016 at 12:44 PM EDT

The Most (and Least) Expensive States to Drive

[cnxvideo id=”509525″ placement=”ros”]After housing, transportation is the average American’s second largest yearly expense. Gasoline, insurance, and car repairs cost the…