The United States has many famous colleges and universities that are well-known worldwide. Because of their good reputation, these schools receive many more applications each year than they can accept. These institutions are not only very picky about who they accept, but they are also mostly located in New England and some Mid-Atlantic states. Out of the top 50 schools on The Wall Street Journal’s list of best colleges in 2024, almost half are located in the Northeast. This is more than twice the number of schools in the Midwest, South, or West. Some Americans choose to attend the best...

The amount of money people are earning is increasing quickly in the United States. In 2022, the U.S. Census Bureau estimated that the average income for a typical household in the country was almost $75,000. This is an increase from around $69,700 in 2021. The increase of 7.2% was the biggest compared to any other year since at least the mid-1990s. The average American household is earning more money than in the past, but these increases in income have not kept up with inflation. In 2022, the average rate of inflation reached a 40-year high of 8%, which is four...

Hospitals are very important for a country’s society, but they also have to deal with challenges like not having enough staff and having to spend more money. In 2022, there were 6,093 hospitals in the U.S., with over 5,000 of them being nonfederal, short-term general, and specialized hospitals such as those focused on obstetrics, gynecology, and orthopedics, according to the American Hospital Association. These hospitals have a combined total of approximately 789,000 beds that are staffed with medical professionals. Last year, they reported 31.4 million admissions and incurred $1.1 trillion in expenses, which averages out to around $35,000 per admission....

Many countries around the world have limited access to clean water. However, even in the United States, there are concerns about water quality. Water supplies across the country have been affected by contamination from chemical toxins, heavy metals, and microbial pathogens. Recently, there have been news reports about the problem in Flint, Michigan, and Jackson, Mississippi. Flint’s water was considered very unsafe to drink from April 2014 to June 2016. Last summer, there was a lot of flooding in Jackson. Because of this, a warning was issued saying that the drinking water there was not safe. Residents were advised to...

When it comes to our health, we can do our best to improve the things we have control over. However, there are times when there are factors that we can’t control that work against us. It’s important for people to try to stay active and eat healthy, but if they breathe in dirty air while walking or can’t afford to buy nutritious food, they may not see as many benefits from their efforts. One important factor that affects health is the quality of water. This is a list of American cities that have the most contaminated water. There are certain...

The United States is a relatively young country. During China’s war for independence from England, the Qing Dynasty had already been in power for 130 years. India’s Mughal Empire was starting to fall apart after ruling for over two centuries. Meanwhile, France was on the brink of violently overthrowing almost 1,000 years of absolute monarchy. Today, some Italians live in homes that were originally built during the Middle Ages. In the United States, the majority of homes and historical sites are relatively new, unless they are indigenous or pre-colonial. Most Americans live in homes that were built after World War...

For many years, people in New York have been spotting a very large rat in various parts of the city. Yes, there are real rats that can grow to very large sizes, but this specific rat is extremely big – around 10 feet tall, with red eyes and teeth like a T-Rex. Fortunately, he is not a real person but rather a large balloon made of PVC vinyl. He is known as Scabby the Rat and his goal is to bring attention to strikes organized by unions against developers and other business owners. Scabby has become a well-known symbol for...

In the first eight months of 2023, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association reported that the country experienced 23 different natural disasters caused by weather or climate. The number of weather disasters is higher than any other similar period in recorded history. And with two more months until the hurricane season, the number of hurricanes could easily increase by the end of the year. NOAA has recorded several disasters this year. These include 19 hailstorms, violent thunderstorms, and other severe weather events. There were also two instances of catastrophic flooding. One Category 3 hurricane named Idalia hit Florida. Additionally, there...

Approximately 15.5 million adults in the United States consider themselves vegetarian or vegan. Additionally, many others are actively trying to eat less meat, either by participating in “meatless Mondays” or by reducing the amount of animal protein in their daily meals. These individuals also prefer to eat at restaurants that offer a variety of plant-based options. These are the plant-based protein sources that are most popular in America. As an example of how much the trend has progressed, Eleven Madison Park in New York City, which is one of the highest-rated restaurants in America and has received a prestigious three-star...

The United States is not one of the rainiest countries in the world. Colombia gets more rain than any other country in the world. In some parts of this country in South America, it rains a lot, with an average of 127.5 inches (3,240 millimeters) of rain per year. In certain parts of western Colombia, it rains almost every day. As a result, some areas of the country are constantly flooded. The United States is not one of the wettest countries in the world, but it is also not one of the driest. Egypt is the country that holds that...