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247alex | Nov 20, 2014 at 5:55 AM EST

Countries With the Most Slaves

thinkstock.comWhile many believe slavery is an issue of the past, it remains a real, yet largely hidden, problem. An estimated…

247alex | Nov 18, 2014 at 6:19 AM EST

10 Worst Cities for LGBT Rights

ThinkstockAcross the United States, cities are increasingly embracing equal treatment and access for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans.…

Thomas Frohlich | Nov 14, 2014 at 5:45 AM EST

States With the Most Student Debt

thinkstock.comSuccessfully completing college is still one of the best ways for Americans to land a well-paying job, according to The…

Thomas Frohlich | Nov 13, 2014 at 6:26 AM EST

10 Stores Closed on Thanksgiving

thinkstock.comThe holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly…

247alex | Nov 13, 2014 at 6:19 AM EST

8 Stores Open on Thanksgiving

thinkstock.comThe holidays are an extremely important time for retailers, many of which depend on holiday shoppers to meet their yearly…

Thomas Frohlich | Nov 11, 2014 at 5:37 AM EST

The Most Dangerous Cities in America

thinkstock.comThe number of violent crimes across the United States is estimated to have dropped by 4.4% in 2013 from the…

Thomas Frohlich | Nov 7, 2014 at 6:06 AM EST

Companies Paying Americans the Least

ThinkstockIn the wake of mounting protests from labor groups, numerous U.S. localities have approved minimum wage increases, including two of…

247alex | Nov 5, 2014 at 7:02 AM EST

Seven Commodities With Collapsing Prices

thinkstock.comEarlier this year, the International Energy Administration (IEA) and Bank of America both said that the United States has become…

Thomas Frohlich | Nov 3, 2014 at 5:29 AM EST

Most and Least Tax-Friendly States for Business

ThinkstockPolicymakers have the difficult task of generating adequate tax revenue without excessively hampering economic growth and employment. States can promote…

247alex | Nov 1, 2014 at 8:43 AM EDT