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The Best Places to Work, According to Their Employees

The No. 1 spot in USA Today survey is a mortgage lender in Wisconsin

(Newser) - USA Today is out with its annual best-places-to-work list, based on employee surveys conducted with Energage. It turns out that a mortgage-lending company in Wisconsin comes in at No. 1 in the survey, which this year included responses from 2,251 companies. (Nearly 40,000 were invited to participate....

Best States to Go Off-Grid
Best States to Go Off-Grid
Mar 23, 2025 2:30 PM CDT

Best States to Go Off-Grid

Iowa is especially ready for those seeking a self-sufficient lifestyle, per Home Gnome rankings

(Newser) - If you're ready for a more self-sufficient lifestyle that allows you to independently live off the land, Home Gnome has your back. The home-service site looked at all 50 US states to see which ones were the most suitable for off-the-grid living, making its assessment based on more than...

The Safest US Cities Against Mother Nature's Wrath

Virginia's Lynchburg is best positioned against natural disasters, per Home Gnome rankings

(Newser) - Good news, Virginia: You're one of the safest places in the US when it comes to natural disasters. At least some of the Old Dominion's cities are, anyway, according to a new assessment by Home Gnome . The home services site wanted to see which US cities were safest...

This Is the Happiest Nation on Earth
This Is the Happiest
Nation on Earth
Mar 20, 2025 12:50 PM CDT

This Is the Happiest Nation on Earth

Finland tops World Happiness Report for 8th straight year; US comes in at No. 24

(Newser) - Feeling down in the dumps? Maybe it's your country. Unless you're in Finland, which just took the top spot on this year's World Happiness Report for the eighth year straight, reports CNN . The annual ranking used Gallup World Poll data from more than 140 countries around the...

World's Best Food City Is in the US
World's Best Food
City Is in the US
Mar 17, 2025 12:38 PM CDT

World's Best Food City Is in the US

New Orleans comes out on top in Time Out's ranking

(Newser) - Influences from France, Spain, Vietnam, and Africa come together in the world's best city for food—right in the US, according to Time Out . Thousands of people from around the world were asked to rate their local food scene based on 18 criteria, including quality and affordability. These rankings...

States Where Car Insurance Is the Highest

Florida has the most expensive rates, and Idaho the cheapest

(Newser) - Auto insurance premiums are on the rise across the US, and Bankrate dug in to see in which states drivers fare the best and worst. The breakdown has a number of facets, but the following reflects the average cost of full coverage. The 10 best and worst on the list,...

The Most Dangerous National Parks in America

Lake Mead has garnered quite the reputation for deadly happenings, per a new analysis

(Newser) - A peaceful hike can be a panacea for daily stressors—but maybe not if you're exploring America's most dangerous landscapes. Per the Manual , Malloy Law Offices took a look at data on deaths in our nation's national parks, compiled from 2014 to 2023, and found that Lake...

10 Best Cities to Celebrate St. Patrick's Day

Reno and Savannah score high

(Newser) - The best city when it comes to celebrating St. Patrick's Day isn't a big surprise: Boston comes in No. 1 in a WalletHub ranking, thanks to its huge parade and vibrant Irish tradition. The second- and third-place finishers, however, might surprise those who aren't locals: Reno, Nevada,...

World's Most Walkable Cities
World's Most Walkable Cities
Mar 15, 2025 6:31 AM CDT

World's Most Walkable Cities

Milan is No. 1, and no American city cracks the top 50

(Newser) - Residents of Milan, Italy, would be able to forego their cars for a good pair of walking shoes better than most. A new study of the world's "most walkable cities" in Nature and detailed at the Economist ranks Milan as No. 1. Locals can find everything they need...

States With the Highest Tax Rates in America

Sorry, Illinois residents—WalletHub says it's the worst

(Newser) - "Every year during tax season, Americans are reminded of just how much of their hard-earned income isn't theirs to keep." That's the take offered by Chip Lupo, an analyst for WalletHub, which decided to see which US states claim the lowest (and highest) tax rates as...

States With Best, Worst Dental Health

Illinois is No. 1, and Arkansas is last

(Newser) - It's too much of a stretch to declare that residents of Illinois have the best teeth in the nation, but they at least seem to lead the way when it comes to dental health. Wallet Hub factored in several metrics—percentage of adults and adolescents who regularly visit the...

US Trails the Leaders in 'Glass Ceiling Index'

Sweden is No. 1 in Economist assessment, while the US is at No. 19

(Newser) - The Economist is out with its annual glass-ceiling index, which ranks conditions for working women in 29 countries. Sweden has replaced Iceland at the top of the list, which takes into account factors such as salaries, representation in the labor force, and paid parental leave. As for the US, it...

Don't Have a Degree? These Jobs Pay Decent Bucks

Elevator/escalator installer is at top of Kiplinger's list, with a median annual salary that's over 6 figures

(Newser) - Not sure if a university degree is for you? There are still plenty of jobs that offer a pretty good paycheck sans that piece of paper. Kiplinger sifted through data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to see which gigs present the best salaries and job growth projections, all without...

See Critic's List of Oscar Mistakes on Best Film

Brian Truitt argues the best film of the entire 1990s, Pulp Fiction , was snubbed

(Newser) - Ahead of Sunday's Oscars, movie critic Brian Truitt has reason to hope the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will choose a deserving Best Picture. "Amazingly, they got it pretty right in recent years," he writes at USA Today , though he can't help but think...

The Hardest-Working US Cities
In This State,
Hard Work Is the Way
Feb 25, 2025 4:08 PM CST

In This State, Hard Work Is the Way

You'll find a lot of conscientious workers in Texas, per WalletHub

(Newser) - It's kind of an incredible statistic: American workers punch the clock for an average of 1,799 hours a year. That beats out Japan by 188 hours, the UK by 275 hours, and lucky Germans by 456 hours. WalletHub took a look at the 116 largest US cities to...

The Most Beautiful US College Campuses

Students at the University of San Diego judge theirs the best

(Newser) - College rankings often assess price, academics, and even the party atmosphere. But beauty? The Princeton Review ranks the most beautiful college campuses in the land, as judged by the students who study there. The results, based on responses from 160,000 students at nearly 400 colleges and universities, puts the...

These Great Albums Each Claim a So-So Song

The Police's 'Mother,' from Synchronicity , tops Rolling Stone ?'s ranking as worst of the bunch

(Newser) - Much like a pitcher who screws up his perfect game in the ninth, there's nothing more frustrating than that almost-impeccable album that blows its streak with just one mediocre song—or, as Andy Greene puts it for Rolling Stone , a song that "sucks to such a profound degree...

Florida Beach Cracks 'Best' Lists for Both US, World

Siesta Beach is ranked No. 1 in the country by Tripadvisor

(Newser) - For those dreaming of beach weather and planning accordingly, the annual best-beaches compilation by Tripadvisor may offer some inspiration. Travelers who want to experience the best beach in the world will need to head to Greece, while Florida has the No. 1 destination in the US. The top 10 of...

US Cities Feeling Most, Least Financial Distress

Houston and Anchorage at opposite ends of WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - We've all felt the bite of high prices over the past few years, but financial struggles are more prevalent in some places than others. WalletHub checked out 100 of the nation's largest cities to analyze residents' credit scores, accounts in distress, changes in bankruptcy filings, and search interest...

'Work From Anywhere' Works Best in These US Cities
Digital Nomads,
Get Thee to Miami
Feb 16, 2025 2:30 PM CST

Digital Nomads, Get Thee to Miami

It's the best US city if you're a remote worker, according to a Hostinger analysis

(Newser) - If you're a freelancer, consultant, or full-fledged employee whose company allows you to work remotely, you can potentially punch the clock from anywhere in the world—a perk that many such "digital nomads" take advantage of. In fact, nearly 40% of millennials work untethered to a physical office...

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