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Nearly 5.5 million homes are vacant in the nation’s largest metros — Here’s where vacancy rates are highest and lowest

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Even in the face of reduced buyer demand, a lack of available housing inventory has helped keep housing costs high throughout many of the nation’s big …

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Grades are in: States with the smartest drivers

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Pencils down! While students covered by auto insurance policies are not evaluated directly on their driving, their grades do matter. GPA is used as a proxy …

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In the fast lane: States with the most speeding tickets

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These are the states that clearly have a need for speed. When we drive, speeding can be one of the last things on our minds. Oftentimes, …

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Uninsured and high-risk: States with the most uninsured motorists

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Across the United States, it’s illegal to drive without car insurance. Yet, some car owners choose to do so despite the risks. The consequences of driving …

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The eco generation: Students across the U.S. launch green new deal for schools

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Students at more than 50 high schools across the United States are launching a Green New Deal for Schools campaign, with the hope of getting climate …

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$1,050 middle class tax refund from California still going out: Who will get it?

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California’s Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) started going out in 2022, and most eligible residents have already received the payment. However, those who missed the Middle …

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On the run: States with the most hit and runs

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Hit and run collisions are a dangerous traffic violation that need to be stamped out. These are the states that are most guilty. In the United …

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“All the single ladies”: Single women outearn single men in only 1 of the US’ largest metros

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There’s a pay equality anomaly between men and women, no doubt. The U.S. Department of Labor reported that women earned just 83.7% of what men did …

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Take caution driving here: The 10 states with the most suspended/revoked licenses

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Committing certain driving infractions may lead to a suspended or revoked driver’s license. While both punishments mean you’re no longer legally allowed to drive, a revoked …

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Go green or go home! The 10 states with the highest percentage of hybrid or electric vehicles

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Alternative fuel vehicles were once considered a toy for the rich, but today they’ve become more commonplace, with over half a million hybrid and electric vehicles …

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Extreme weather ahead: New York enacts law requiring property sellers to disclose flooding risk

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In New York, anyone looking to sell a property will need to disclose whether that property has experienced flooding or is at risk of flooding in …

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The best fall cheese festivals in top dairy states California and Wisconsin

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California is the number 1 dairy producing state and Wisconsin is right behind as number 2 so it should come as no surprise that both are …

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California orders bottled water company to stop drawing from natural springs needed for wildlife habitat and wildfire protection

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The California State Water Resources Control Board has ordered Arrowhead bottled water’s parent company BlueTriton to significantly reduce the amount of water it takes from natural …

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U.S. gas prices on the rise again

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The price of gasoline in the United States is climbing once more as production hit a summer low while major producers Saudi Arabia and Russia cut …

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$1,000 tax rebate check from New Mexico: How you can still claim it

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Most New Mexicans would have already received the rebate checks which started going out in June this year. The tax rebate check from New Mexico automatically …

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Military spending: How Azerbaijan surpassed Armenia

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Three years after the last war between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Armenian-majority separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh has suffered new Azeri strikes. Baku says its intention was …

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Newsom to sign major California corporate climate disclosure bill

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The State of California filed a lawsuit on Friday, People of the State of California v. Bill Oil, against the world’s biggest oil companies, alleging they …

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In the market for a new car? Here’s why SUVs & Toyotas are 2023’s bestselling cars in America

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The average U.S. driver spends 61.3 minutes daily, or 15.5 days a year, behind the wheel, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.1 In a …

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Apple officially announced the iPhone 15—here’s what’s new

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Apple just announced its newest iPhone models, and fans of the popular smartphone have a lot of new features to geek out on! According to Apple’s …

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Pilot retrieves lost American Girl doll in Tokyo, flies her home to Texas

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No matter how many dolls or stuffies a child might have, there is always that one special item that is irreplaceable. And when that beloved toy …

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On the move: Nearly 3 in 10 homeowners and renters across the nation’s largest metros moved in 2019 or later

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Moving can be a challenge, regardless of whether you own or rent a home. This is especially true in today’s economy, where hot inflation and high …

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Double rainbow breaks through storm clouds over NYC skyline on 9/11

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A beautiful sight emerged over the skies of New York City the day the world stopped to remember a darker time in history. On Monday’s 22nd …

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Americans still love buying trucks, even as gas prices rise

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Americans are still buying trucks even as gas prices rise Some trace the American obsession with pickup trucks back to the horse and buggy. It’s a …

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Watch Queen Latifah sing the national anthem at NFL game honoring 9/11 victims

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On Sunday night, New Jersey native Queen Latifah impressed the crowd at MetLife Stadium with her rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.” The actor, producer and singer …

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Here’s how Biden plans to make mental health care easier to access

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Health insurance is so complicated that 41% of Americans have avoided getting medical care because they knew or feared insurance wouldn’t cover the costs. Mental health …

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The frontrunners for the 2024 Republican nomination

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Former President Donald Trump announced in November that he was seeking the Republican nomination for the presidential elections in 2024. Trump served one term from 2017 …

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2023’s best and worst states to live in, ranked

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One of the most appealing aspects of the U.S. is its size. Because this country is so big, you can live in a variety of places …

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Places where black Americans thrive the most (and least)

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The financial challenges that Black Americans face are evident. An ever-moving target, the net worth of Black families in America is typically a fraction of that …

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Cleaner fuels replace over half the amount of diesel used in California for first time

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The California Air Resources Board has announced a new landmark for the state: for the first time, over half of diesel fuel used statewide was replaced …

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Breathe easy: States with the greatest decline in smoking

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When it comes to breaking this bad habit, some states have gone above and beyond for the sake of public health. Perhaps one of the most …