24/7 Tempo reviewed data from the Center for Economic Policy and Research among other sources to compile our list.
Author: John Harrington, 24/7 Wall Street
These are the 29 members of Congress born outside the US
Ilhan Omar is one of 29 congressional members who were born outside of the United States –24 representatives and five senators.
There are 18.2 million veterans in the US. Which state is home to the most of them?
24/7 Wall St. has reviewed U.S. Census Bureau data to determine which states have the highest percentage of former military members.
Celebrating independence: The history behind 30 classic American anthems, songs and marches
These songs are about freedom, liberty, and opportunity, the beauty of the country, the sacrifices of our military, and the struggle to unite.
States differ in preparedness for disasters, disease outbreaks and other emergencies
Some states are not as prepared as others for disasters, extreme weather and other emergencies. 24/7 Wall St. ranked them by level of preparedness.
Wegmans, Amazon have best corporate reputations, but which companies have the worst?
Wegmans and Amazon have the best corporate reputations, an annual Harris Poll finds. Financial services and telecom providers continue to fare poorly.
Travelers take note: These large cities in America offer no public transportation
What happens if a city you’re visiting doesn’t offer any buses or trains to get around? These five cities in America don’t offer any public transit.
From the Solomon Islands to Liberia: These are the 25 poorest countries in the world
Even though worldwide wealth is increasing, not all of the regions are experiencing the same level of affluence.
From Bahrain to Qatar: These are the 25 richest countries in the world
The world is getting richer:The global economy expanded by more than 3% to $80.68 trillion in 2017. But that wealth is not distributed equally.
States that are addicted to the lottery have a lot in common
5 states — Massachusetts, West Virginia, Rhode Island, New York, and Delaware — spend the most on lottery ticket sales at more than $400 per year.