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Top 6 Reasons To Move To The USA
The world has become smaller in recent years due to globalization and this has meant that many people…
The States With The Most DACA Recipients
These ten states have recorded the highest number of approved applications for the DACA program. Since its introduction…
What Is Juneteenth And Why Are People Celebrating It?
What exactly happened on June 19? What is the reason why people are celebrating it? Juneteenth — a…
What You Need To Know About The Racial Wealth Gap In America
Here are some figures revealing just how big the wealth gap is between different races. The on-going Black…
How Much Do U.S. Cities Spend On Policing?
How much of the general fund allocations of cities is spent on the police department? The trend of…
Who Came To America, And When?
Here are the key events which have shaped the United States’ long history of immigration. Among the defining…
A Month Before George Floyd’s Death, Black And White Americans Differed Sharply In Confidence In The Police
Racial differences in police confidence were observed before George Floyd’s death. Are they still present? A few weeks…
George Floyd And Black Lives Matter Protests: A Brief Timeline
Here is a summary of events in the on-going Floyd and Black Lives Matter protests. “I can’t breathe.”…
US Law Has Long Seen People Of African Descent As Fugitives
Occasionally, a mistruth spreads that the Second Amendment to the US Constitution was based on the need for…
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…
How George Floyd Was Killed In Police Custody
The New York Times has reconstructed the death of George Floyd on May 25. Security footage, witness videos…
Which U.S. Industries Are Best Geared Towards Remote Working?
Results from a LinkedIn survey reveals which industries are best suited for remote working conditions. Approximately more than…
U.S. Records The Highest Share Of Single-Parent Households Worldwide
Study reveals an upward trend in the rate of single parenting in the U.S. The United States has…
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…
These Are The World’s Top Military Spenders
What would happen if instead the military budget was used to finance our healthcare system? Economic rivals U.S.…
Coronavirus Shopping Survey: 58 Million Americans Are Spending More Money While Social Distancing
To regain a sense of control during the pandemic, some Americans have resorted to shopping. In spite of…
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…
The Biggest Financial Contributors To The World Health Organization
With Trump announcing that the US will halt funding, China will be WHO’s biggest benefactor. The United States…
OPEC+ Ends Oil Price War With A Historic Deal
The coronavirus pandemic has brought massive shocks across the stock market. Adding fuel to the fire, an oil…
Single Mothers Worldwide Are Struggling To Put Food On Their Tables
Globally, single women are more likely to struggle having enough money to buy food, data from the recent…
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…
The 100 Most Solar Cities In America
45 of the 57 largest cities in the United States doubled in solar capacity over the past six…
The US Cities Where Apartment Rents Are Rising The Fastest
Settling in a new city cannot be complete without a new apartment. A lot of us have specific…
Coronavirus: Are We Heading For A Global Recession?
If the deaths caused by the recent COVID-19 outbreak aren’t already enough, there are escalating fears that this…
Can We Rebuild The Country After Trump?
Can we rebuild the United States after President Trump is gone? And how would we do it? It’s…
Where US Commuters Spend The Most Time Stuck In Traffic
The commuters of Los Angeles experience the worst traffic conditions in the United States. This is based on…
Why America Should Legalize Pot
There are currently more than 30 states in America that have in some way legalized the use of…
4 Ways CBD Can Be Used In Fighting Drug Addiction
Substance misuse, encompassing drug addiction, is a big problem for the United States. The way that medical institutions…
The Largest Military Forces In The World
China boasts the largest military in the world in terms of available active military manpower, Global Firepower reports.…
Qassem Suleimani Air Strike: Why This Is A Dangerous Escalation Of US Assassination Policy
The US government has killed Iranian general Qassem Suleimani, commander of the Quds Force, the elite wing of…
Impeachment Comes To The Senate – 5 Questions Answered
The House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump. Attention now turns to the Senate. Majority Leader Mitch…
Looking Back: What Happened In Pearl Harbor?
7th of December 1941 is the day the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Prior to this, America was opposed…
At 70, Is NATO Still Important? 5 Essential Reads
As the NATO summit begins in London on Dec. 3, it brings together leaders of the world’s most…
12 Best Cities for Small Business in America Right Now
There are more than 30 million small businesses within the United States as of 2018. Small businesses create jobs for millions…
Why We Gobble Up Specific Foods On Thanksgiving
United States lore has it that the first Thanksgiving was in 1621, when Plymouth colonists and the Wampanoag…
How Much Does A Thanksgiving Dinner Cost In 2019?
Are you the Thanksgiving dinner host this year? Wondering how much will your Thanksgiving grocery amount to? Here…
The Cheapest Cities To Rent An Apartment In The U.S.
Rent is one of the major expenses that we have to spend each month. It would be a…
The Top 10 U.S. Cities For Immigrants
Our world is becoming more and more diverse as people continue to move from their home countries to…
Why Aren’t Americans Rising Up Like The People Of Chile And Lebanon?
With more Americans demanding an alternative to a system that doesn’t serve their needs, the tinder for a…
9 Breathtaking US Hiking Trails You Need To Conquer
Hiking is a good way to connect with nature and enjoy its beauty. The 17th of November is…
Don’t Get Confused: The Difference Between Veterans Day, Remembrance Day, Armistice Day & Memorial Day
November 11 marks Veterans Day — and Remembrance Day. If you are in the United States, you are…
Best US Cities For Halloween 2019
Halloween is just around the corner. Are you prepared? Perhaps you are planning to make some last-minute shopping…
Hong Kong Protesters Shouldn’t Pin Hopes On Outsiders To Solve Their Impasse With Beijing
The decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation tightening up the scrutiny of Hong Kong’s…
Does Your City Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day?
Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus to the Americas back on October 12, 1492. It is…
Impeachment Won’t Save America’s Democracy
So it’s official: The U.S. House of Representatives, led by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, is moving toward impeaching President…
5 US Cities With The Most Homeless People
While the United States enjoy one of the strongest economies in the world, the benefits of the country’s…
What To Expect As A New Visitor In The US
Are you planning a trip to the US? Do you have targeted locales in the US that you…
Could We Have Prevented The Collapse Of The World Trade Center?
This day marks the tragic 9/11 attacks. One can perhaps vividly remember the tragic collapse of the World…
The Economic Impact Of Closing The Racial Wealth Gap
The United States is one of the world’s largest economic power and this is shown in the growth…
Seven Threats To The State Of The Air In The US
Too many people in the United States live their daily lives with air unhealthy for them to breathe…