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Many jobs are common across all U.S. states. Jobs like educators, food service workers, and government employees are necessary to sustain a population regardless of the state. But each state is also...
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Participation in the democratic process is a fundamental right and responsibility of American citizens age 18 and older. Still, nationwide, fewer than two out of three voting-age Americans show up to...
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Dating can be fun, and it can be stressful; the two of you might be meeting for the first time or you might be well into a relationship. But no matter if it’s the love of your life who is sitting...
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The majority of countries in the world guarantee the right to a free education in their constitutions — and many of those that do not are signatories to a U.N. treaty that protects the right to...
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Americans’ lifestyle is mostly determined by their income. Another factor, however, is where they live. The cost of everyday necessities, like food, transportation, and rent, varies considerably...
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Most people need to work for a living, but that doesn’t mean they have to take conventional jobs. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed job listing sites, online databases, and occupation data from the Bureau of...
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Every day, an estimated 10,000 Americans baby boomers retire — and unfortunately many of them will spend their golden years pinching pennies. According to a recent estimate released by the U.S....
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Litigation over America’s opioid crisis has gathered steam in recent months. In a civil suit similar to the suits brought against Big Tobacco 20 years ago, nearly 2,000 towns, cities, and counties...
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While humans have built some impressive, gravity-defying, and awe-inspiring marvels — here are the most photographed structures in the world — the natural world may have us beat. We’re no match...
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According to the International Dairy Foods Association in its report on ice cream sales and trends, about 1.4 billion gallons of ice cream and related frozen desserts (like gelato and sorbet) were...
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Litigation over America’s opioid crisis has gathered steam in recent months. In a civil suit similar to the suits brought against Big Tobacco 20 years ago, nearly 2,000 towns, cities, and counties...
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The pace of economic growth in the United States slowed to 2.1% in the sec ond quarter, down from 3.1% in the first three months of 2019. The relatively modest second quarter growth was nonetheless...
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The U.S. job market is in a period of unprecedented growth. The number of working Americans has increased for 105 consecutive months — a record streak. This coincides with an even longer period of...
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Americans spend decades preparing for retirement, which is seen by many as a well-earned break following nearly a lifetime of work. Baby Boomers — people born from 1946 to 1964 — started turning...
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When planning a wedding, the couple and their families want to make the ceremony and reception a memorable celebration of love — and whoever is financing the event often spares no expense to make...
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