Category: US News
Nearly 5.5 million homes are vacant in the nation’s largest metros — Here’s where vacancy rates are highest and lowest
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 …
Grades are in: States with the smartest drivers
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 …
In the fast lane: States with the most speeding tickets
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, …
Uninsured and high-risk: States with the most uninsured motorists
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 …
The eco generation: Students across the U.S. launch green new deal for schools
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 …
$1,050 middle class tax refund from California still going out: Who will get it?
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 …
On the run: States with the most hit and runs
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 …
“All the single ladies”: Single women outearn single men in only 1 of the US’ largest metros
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 …
Take caution driving here: The 10 states with the most suspended/revoked licenses
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 …
Go green or go home! The 10 states with the highest percentage of hybrid or electric vehicles
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 …
Extreme weather ahead: New York enacts law requiring property sellers to disclose flooding risk
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 …
The best fall cheese festivals in top dairy states California and Wisconsin
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 …
California orders bottled water company to stop drawing from natural springs needed for wildlife habitat and wildfire protection
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 …
U.S. gas prices on the rise again
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 …
$1,000 tax rebate check from New Mexico: How you can still claim it
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 …
Military spending: How Azerbaijan surpassed Armenia
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 …
Newsom to sign major California corporate climate disclosure bill
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 …
In the market for a new car? Here’s why SUVs & Toyotas are 2023’s bestselling cars in America
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 …
Apple officially announced the iPhone 15—here’s what’s new
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 …
Pilot retrieves lost American Girl doll in Tokyo, flies her home to Texas
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 …
On the move: Nearly 3 in 10 homeowners and renters across the nation’s largest metros moved in 2019 or later
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 …
Double rainbow breaks through storm clouds over NYC skyline on 9/11
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 …
Americans still love buying trucks, even as gas prices rise
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 …
Watch Queen Latifah sing the national anthem at NFL game honoring 9/11 victims
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 …
Here’s how Biden plans to make mental health care easier to access
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 …
The frontrunners for the 2024 Republican nomination
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 …
2023’s best and worst states to live in, ranked
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 …
Places where black Americans thrive the most (and least)
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 …
Cleaner fuels replace over half the amount of diesel used in California for first time
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 …
Breathe easy: States with the greatest decline in smoking
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 …
