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10 Most, Least Diverse States in America

West Virginia comes in last on WalletHub's list, while California takes the No. 1 spot

(Newser) - In the next two decades or so, the US Census Bureau expects that non-Hispanic whites will no longer rank as the lone ethnic majority in America—in fact, the agency predicts there won't be any group that will be able to claim that by then, per WalletHub . That translates...

$85.6M Haul Makes QB the NFL's Top-Earning Player

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff takes top spot, per Forbes

(Newser) - The National Football League's 10 highest-earning players are set to make a collective $644 million this year—more than twice what the top players earned in 2017, reports Forbes . At the top of the list is 29-year-old Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who helped push his team to their...

People Believe These 10 Brands Are Most Partisan

Quartz lists the brands people consider liberal or conservative

(Newser) - As people become more divided over politics , brands choosing to stay neutral so they don't alienate consumers makes financial sense. But Quartz reports that whether or not US companies take a public stand, most Americans attribute liberal or conservative values to them. Using data from YouGov, the outlet reports...

10 Happiest States in America
These Are
the Happiest
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Sep 14, 2024 5:30 AM CDT

These Are the Happiest US States

In WalletHub's ranking, the Aloha State takes the top spot for joy

(Newser) - Ever wonder where the happiest Americans live? According to WalletHub's ranking of the happiest states, Hawaii lives up to its reputation for rainbows and sunshine. In a new report, they used 30 metrics to assess joy in all 50 states. "The happiest states are those that provide above-average...

These US Cities With Small-Town Vibes Await You

CNN ranks the best small cities in America to visit

(Newser) - If you've already "been there, done that" in terms of checking out some of the nation's biggest cities—think San Francisco, Chicago, the Big Apple—some quieter metropolitan areas with small-town vibes await, whether you're seeking an end-of-summer jaunt or hoping to travel anytime this year....

Top 10 Colleges in the US
Top 10 Colleges in the US
Sep 5, 2024 2:27 PM CDT

Top 10 Colleges in the US

Princeton and Babson are tops in Wall Street Journal ranking

(Newser) - The Wall Street Journal is out with its annual ranking of the best US colleges, and Princeton is No. 1 for the second straight year. It is followed, however, by the lesser known school of Babson in Massachusetts. The survey, done with the research group College Pulse, takes into consideration...

Best and Worst US Cities for Retirees

Florida is doing pretty well for our elders

(Newser) - For those looking to give up punching the clock sooner rather than later, some cities are better able to facilitate that. As calculating "snowbirds" have long figured out, the Sunshine State is a good place to look at. WalletHub crunched the numbers on 182 American cities (the 150 most...

These Are America's 10 Most Relaxed Cities
America's 10 Most
Relaxed Cities
Sep 2, 2024 6:00 AM CDT

America's 10 Most Relaxed Cities

LawnStarter looked at a variety of metrics to rank the top 500

(Newser) - Is your current city filling you with a little too much stress? Consider relocating to one of the US cities deemed "most relaxed" in a new LawnStarter ranking, which looked at 43 metrics, including how affordable housing is, how long a workday lasts on average, how high the rates...

'Best Value' College Isn't in the Ivy League

Harvey Mudd College in California tops this ranking

(Newser) - A small private college in the Los Angeles area ranks No. 1 in terms of bang-for-the-buck value in the US, reports the Hill . Harvey Mudd College in Claremont finishes atop the "best value" rankings by Niche , a website that focuses on education data and reviews. Niche crunched data on...

Here Are the Most Reliable Used Cars
10 Most Reliable
Used-Car Brands
Aug 31, 2024 8:00 AM CDT

10 Most Reliable Used-Car Brands

Lexus tops the Consumer Reports list overall, but the Chevy Cruze is a top pick, too

(Newser) - Consumer Reports is out with its first-ever ranking of used cars, and Lexus and Toyota models stand above the rest in terms of reliability. The assessment looked at vehicles five to 10 years old and factored in problems large (transmissions) and small (squeaky brakes) to come up with an...

This Is America's Hardest-Working State

North Dakota takes the top spot, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Americans are known for working around the clock and while hard work is admirable, a WalletHub analyst notes that "people in the hardest-working states may need to consider taking a break once in a while, as a lack of leisure time can have a negative impact on people's...

10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds
10 Most
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Aug 24, 2024 2:25 PM CDT

10 Most Expensive Dog Breeds

English bulldogs top the list

(Newser) - Owning a dog these days can be an expensive prospect—a USA Today survey finds that 91% of dog owners have had some degree of related financial stress over the last year— and sometimes it starts with the actual cost of the animal. Reader's Digest lays out the most...

10 Best, Worst Real Estate Markets in US

McKinney, Texas, comes out as No. 1 in WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - The best two real estate markets in the nation are in the Dallas metro area, according to a new WalletHub assessment. The cities of McKinney and Frisco, Texas, finish 1-2 in the rankings, which used factors such as home values, price appreciation, days on the market, share of "underwater"...

Best Leading Actor Ever? Stats Site Breaks It Down

Leonardo DiCaprio is top male actor, Audrey Hepburn is top female actor

(Newser) - The site Stat Significant tackles a dicey challenge: naming the "greatest leading actor" of all time. And, yes, Daniel Parris acknowledges "the absurdity of quantifying something so personal, human, and deeply subjective," but nevertheless digs in. The ranking uses three factors—online ratings of the actor's...

This Is the Safest Suburb in America

Lehi, Utah, takes the top spot on SmartAsset's list

(Newser) - Many homebuyers flock from cities to the suburbs when looking for a place to settle down, so SmartAsset wanted to check out which ones offered the safest environment. The financial tech firm looked at 360 places located on the outskirts of the 100 largest US cities, using multiple metrics on...

Obama Drops His Summer Reading, Music Lists

Former president is having a 'brat' summer with Charli XCX's '365,' among other tunes

(Newser) - With the year's warmest weather heading into its final stretch, former President Obama has dropped his summer song and reading lists. "With summer winding down, I wanted to share some songs that I've been listening to lately—and it wouldn't be my playlist if it didn'...

This Is America's Best State to Live In

According to WalletHub, Massachusetts tops the list, while Louisiana comes in last

(Newser) - From sea to shining sea, and every stretch in between, the United States offers plenty of diverse places to settle down, though the "ideal" locale will differ for each person or family. WalletHub has attempted to whittle down the choices with an overall look at each state, comparing all...

Top Companies for High School Grads
Top Companies for
High School Grads
Aug 11, 2024 11:00 AM CDT

Top Companies for High School Grads

Chipotle tops American Opportunity Index's best jobs for those with a high school diploma

(Newser) - For recent high school grads, college may not be in the immediate cards, or at all, for a variety of reasons. Axios notes some grads may decide college isn't for them, while others may want to save up some cash first by working—in which case, they'll want...

Top 10 Fittest, Least Fit Cities in the US

If one wants to be healthy, your environment matters, according to this index

(Newser) - If you want to be around people jogging in easily available parks and eating kale, there are some big towns that are much more conducive to that than others, reports USA Today . The 2024 ACSM American Fitness Index took a look at the 100 biggest cities in America, and how...

Want Quality of Life? These States Are Worst

Texas is last in the union

(Newser) - Not all 50 states are so nifty when it comes to quality of life, reports CNBC as part of its annual "America's Top States for Business" study, which looked at 10 categories to determine a state's attractiveness to potential businesses and their workers. Of those categories, quality...

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