West Virginia
Several bridge closures and collapses made the news in the past year. For example, the Washington Bridge in East Providence, Rhode Island, was closed in December following an inspection that revealed...
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When COVID-19 public measures hit in early 2020, including lockdowns in many parts of the country, it seemed as if the roads at times were empty. And yet, despite the fewer cars on the road, the...
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Generally seen as a sound investment, homeownership has long been a practical means of building wealth in the United States. In much of the country, however, the current state of the housing market...
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There are no rules for naming towns. Some are christened, reasonably enough, after their founders or a defining geographical feature. Others have monikers based on other languages or they may pay...
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On July 26, the Federal Reserve increased its benchmark interest rate by a quarter of a point, to a range of 5.25% to 5.5%, making it more expensive to borrow money for everything from business loans...
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When it comes to health, we can try our best to improve what we can control, but sometimes factors beyond our control are stacked against us. People can try to lead an active lifestyle and eat a...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Melly Alazraki. The interest rate on a 30-year fixed rate mortgage has been above 6% for...
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This article was written with the assistance of A.I. technology, and has been edited and fact-checked by Colman Andrews. West Virginia is the most obese state in America, according to the Centers for...
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With home prices declining for over six months, some U.S. housing market conditions have shifted to favor buyers. Still, other conditions stack up against homebuyers, particularly mortgage rates. As...
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What’s better than a pumpkin spice latte and unlikely to go out of fashion? Autumn foliage. Nearly every state goes through a dramatic, multicolored transformation as temperatures drop in the fall....
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Three states lost population from 2010 to 2020, led West Virginia. It is the 39th largest state based on population.
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Three states lost population from 2010 to 2020, led West Virginia. It is the 39th largest state based on population.
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The state that lost the most population from 2010 to 2020 was West Virginia. It was one of only six states that lost residents in that time.
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Though bachelor’s degree attainment rates are increasing, there is still much variation in the share of college-educated adults across the country.
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The diner is a uniquely American institution. Historians trace its origins back to the horse-drawn lunch wagons that began appearing on the East Coast in the 1870s. These evolved into restaurants on...
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