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Why South Carolina Has Some of the Worst Drivers (and How It Impacts Car Insurance Rates)
There are lots of great things about living in South Carolina, but unfortunately, good drivers are not on…
The South Of The USA And Its Most Gorgeous Neighborhoods
The South is loaded with some incredibly gorgeous neighborhoods filled with homes that not only tell the story…
The 6 Must Experience Southern Cheeses In The USA
The artisan cheese industry in the southeast U.S. has blossomed. Here are the best examples of great Southern…
2022’s Most Independent States In America
Americans value independence. We fought hard for it during the American Revolutionary War, and in the present day,…
Happy Twosday! Why numbers like 2/22/22 have been too fascinating for over 2,000 years
This Feb. 22, the world hits an unprecedented milestone. It’s the date itself: 2/22/22. And this so-called “Twosday”…
Relief or stimulus: What’s the difference, and what it means for Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus package
The Biden administration and Congress are fast-tracking a US$1.9 trillion coronavirus package that includes aid for states, cities,…
Domestic Terrorism: A More Urgent Threat, But Weaker Laws
ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like…
US Elections 2020: Congress Could Select The President In A Disputed Election
President Donald Trump’s campaign is challenging results of battleground states with lawsuits, hoping to litigate its way to…
Pandemic Alters Political Conventions – Which Have Always Changed With The Times
Politics, like everything else in American life, is being reshaped by the pandemic and by technology. Democrats held…
George Floyd’s Death Reflects The Racist Roots Of American Policing
Outrage over racial profiling and the killing of African Americans by police officers and vigilantes has recently resurfaced…
U.S. States Offering The Most Coronavirus Support
Which U.S. states are ready to help those at-risk due to the COVID-19 pandemic? With over 3.6 million…
2020’s Best And Worst US States For Women
It will take 99.5 years for the world to attain gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum’s…
Class, Trump, Brexit, And The Decline Of The West
In politics, long-term socio-economic trends and global shifts matter more than often overstated ‘progressive’ discourses about equality, progress…
4 Ways To Curb Our Addiction To Plastic
Not all plastic is evil, but our world could probably do with a whole lot less of it.…
How Underground Radar Uncovered a Lost WWII Cemetery
Cutting-edge archaeological tools are helping nations find the remains of missing service members and return them home. Growing…
In These Small Cities, AI Advances Could Be Costly
A new MIT study finds that larger cities are more resilient to technological unemployment. It’s long been clear…
Sleep Among The Trees Beneath The Stars In These Hotels
Think tree houses are just rickety pieces of lumber crafted into backyard forts for kids? Think again. Tree…
It Is Not What People Believe That Shapes A City…
“…it is how they put those beliefs into action.” Norwich has the highest proportion of residents describing themselves…
Why These 10 Cities Are Best For Growing Food
Homes in these cities have the most gardens, greenhouses and chicken coops. With continued awareness around GMOs, pesticides,…
Welcome To The Top 10 Friendliest Cities Of The World
The southern town where the US Civil War started is now the friendliest city in the world, according…
The 20 Most Beautiful Public College Campuses In America
For some people, college is the last time they really have the opportunity to stop, look around, and…
The 10 Best College Towns In The U.S. Year 2016
While the term “college town” may bring to mind solo cup-littered parties and riotous football games, there’s far more to these…
While We Fear The End, These Scientists Live The End Everyday
The scientists at the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center model cyberattacks, global pandemics, and megastorms. September 11…
A History Map Of The Rise & Fall Of U.S. Slavery
The historian and cartographer Bill Rankin visualizes the practice with a fresh approach. Although it was abolished in…
The Highs & Lows of Youth Unemployment In (USA / World)
Young people were twice as likely to be out of work last year, according to new data. It’s…
The USA’s 50 States & 50 Unique Personalities
What is your state best at? Most states have something they excel at. It might be a food…
How The World’s Largest Man-Made Waves May Prevent Deadly Floods
A new Dutch facility, called Delta Flume, can generate waves up to 15 feet high. The trailer feels…
The 10 Best College Towns In The U.S.
It doesn’t take a master’s degree to know that the best college towns appeal to more than just…
THE 33 BEST AND MAGICAL COLLEGE BARS IN AMERICA
Nostalgic for that four-year vacation called ‘college’? Us too, which is why we’re bringing back College Week. Double-sink…
America’s Greenest Cities
“Being green isn’t just smart — it might even make you gorgeous.” Irene Lane, founder of ecotourism “concierge”…
6 Months In, There’s No End In Sight For The Russian-Ukraine War
As the war in Ukraine heads into its sixth month, with almost 50,000 people killed, both sides are…
Which Cities Have the Highest & Lowest Purchasing Power?
According to website Numbeo, salaries go furthest in U.S. cities. Towards the top of the list is East Coast tech hub San…
Things to Consider Before Moving to a College Town
Anyone who has ever lived in a college town knows that they’re not like other places. It’s hard…
Biden Won. Now Comes the Hard Part
The election is over. Joe Biden won, and by bigger popular vote and Electoral College margins than Donald Trump did…
How Cities Can Combat The Dangerous Combination Of Extreme Heat And COVID
Labor Day Weekend usually signals the end of summer, but this year, it seems like the record heat…
The Best U.S. States For Remote Work
Forced to stay indoors, which states have the infrastructure best suited for remote working conditions? Exceeding 4 million…
The Madrid Climate Talks Failed Spectacularly. Here’s What Went Down
The United Nations’ COP25 climate talks concluded on Sunday morning in Madrid, almost 40 hours overtime. After two…
Why The Nazis Studied American Race Laws For Inspiration
On 5 June 1934, about a year and half after Adolf Hitler became Chancellor of the Reich, the…
World Hunger Has Risen For Three Straight Years, And Climate Change Is A Cause
World hunger has risen for a third consecutive year, according to the United Nations’ annual food security report.…
The Spectacular Autumn Colours Around The World
It’s the season for mother nature to dazzle us with golds, reds, yellows and oranges … Our readers…
Stunning Space Views Of National Parks You’ll Soon Enjoy
It might be hard to resist planning a trip to these parks once you see them from above.…
U.S. Salary Inequality From Productivity Not Just Tech Boom
Employment may have rebounded since the Great Recession, but the staggering regional gaps in both real wages and…
The Top 10 Best Cities for Conservatives In The U.S. During Trump
Republicans should feel right at home in each of these conservative cities. Can’t bear the thought of another President…
The Top 10 Best US Cities For Entrepreneurs
You might joke that entrepreneurs tend to live at their businesses. The level of dedication – regardless of…
True Farm-To-Table, Still An Exception, A Long Road Ahead, If At All
As the food trend spreads, its impact and limitations on actual, real-life farms and farming communities becomes more…
America’s Top 11 Autumn Getaways You Must Not Miss
Autumn is here and winter is not far behind. This transition is often seen as a slow and…
The 10 Best Cities For Young Entrepreneurs
We previously looked at the best cities for young millennials in the US. Now lets take a more…
35 Ways To Experience America’s 35 Obnoxiously Rich City Suburbs
We’re gonna take a guess: if you’re checking to see if your town is on this list, you…
The Top 10 Best American Cities to Work in Tech in 2016
Want to work in tech but not sure Silicon Valley is the place for you? You’re not alone.…
America’s Top 10 Secret Wine Regions
We all know Napa Valley and Sonoma, but these are places you’d never suspect to find a glass…