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This back-to-school season, the cost and value of higher education are top of mind.In a time when going to college can put you in hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt, and as more tech moguls share that they skipped university altogether, it could be worth considering a public school.Every…
Seafood shacks have long been a staple of American dining, from the rocky shores of Maine to coastal California locales.While there’s bound to be some debate about which seafood shack is the most iconic in every state, we devised this list based on customer reviews, local history, cultural significance, and…
Lottery jackpots continue to climb to staggering heights, with the Powerball jackpot for Saturday’s drawing now sitting at an estimated $707 million.Although billion-dollar prizes remain rare, they’ve become far more common over the past decade.The Christmas Eve Powerball jackpot of $1.817 billion was the second-largest lottery prize in US history,…
From railroad hubs and river towns to hard-fought votes and alleged bribes, America’s state capitals took wildly different paths to power.Today, in 17 states, the capital is also the most populous city. Phoenix, the nation’s most populous state capital, has more than 1.6 million residents, while Montpelier, Vermont, has fewer…
At a time when education is under scrutiny because of concerns over AI, a perceived literacy crisis, and learning loss from the COVID-19 pandemic, test scores can provide a snapshot of student performance.But that performance can vary widely across state lines.The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) is a federal…
Who is earning a lot of money in your state?Turns out, it tends to be doctors and other medical professionals. We decided to take a look at what high-paying roles there are that don’t require years of medical school or similar training.Business Insider previously looked at the best-paying job in…
It’s been a drought of a summer for romance. Finally, just a few days before the glorious 250th birthday of this nation, we got a hot and confusingly romantic love story with the couple that climbed the Empire State Building.I’ve been spending the last four weeks watching the least romantic…
A state’s capitol can tell you a lot about its history.State capitols house each state’s legislative branch of government, executive offices, and other administrative and ceremonial spaces. While their function may be the same across all 50 states, their architectural designs vary.Many state capitols feature references to their locations, like…
Many people consider public school teachers to have one of the most important jobs.But while teaching is the most common public-sector job, per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, many educators still struggle to make ends meet. A 2025 Gallup poll found that 21% of polled K-12 educators said they were…
You’ve been hearing about the K-shaped economy and the shrinking middle class, but what does it actually mean to be in the middle class at all in the US today?For many, the label can describe a suburban, non-excessive way of life, but the actual income it implies can span a…
