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The World's Most Livable Cities
The World's Most Livable Cities
Jun 19, 2025 9:14 AM CDT

The World's Most Livable Cities

Economist Intelligence Unit ranks Denmark's Copenhagen as No. 1

(Newser) - The most livable city in the world is now the second most livable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual ranking. According to the EIU's Global Liveability Index for 2025, Copenhagen is at the top of its list, beating out last year's winner,...

America's Best-Run Cities
America's Best-Run Cities
Jun 17, 2025 1:04 PM CDT

America's Best-Run Cities

Don't look for them in California

(Newser) - Some cities are run like a well-oiled machine, and others, not so much. WalletHub took a look at the largest 148 cities in the United States to see which city officials were getting holiday cards from their constituents, and which were getting fist-shaking citizens at city council meetings. Using 36...

10 American Cities With the Worst Commutes

New York has the longest, while Tulsa has the shortest

(Newser) - The average commute time in the US is 26.8 minutes, according to an analysis of 2023 Census Bureau data at Yardi Kube . That's up 0.4 minutes from the previous year, likely the result of a greater number of people returning to the office. The site crunches all...

Luigi Mangione Is Bursting With Thanks at the Moment
Luigi Mangione Is Bursting
With Thanks at the Moment
in case you missed it
Jun 14, 2025 1:25 PM CDT

Luigi Mangione Is Bursting With Thanks at the Moment

Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO has 27 gratitude items on his list

(Newser) - We've been offered a peek inside Luigi Mangione's journal . Now, some insight into what the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is thankful for. The Ivy League grad/accused murderer turned 27 last month in prison, and via an electronic correspondence sent from the MDC Brooklyn detention center,...

Best US Cities for College Grads
Top 10 Cities for College Grads
Jun 9, 2025 12:00 PM CDT

Top 10 Cities for College Grads

Atlanta is calling, according to CoworkingCafe

(Newser) - With caps flying, college graduates find themselves entering a sea of uncertainty, pondering next steps in a job market transformed by artificial intelligence. Thankfully, there are numerous US cities "where first-time job seekers can find not only career growth, but also an environment that supports their ambitions," according...

The Happiest Cities in the World
The Happiest Cities on Earth
Jun 2, 2025 1:02 PM CDT

The Happiest Cities on Earth

A couple of Danish cities are pretty smug with themselves

(Newser) - The Danes shell out some of the highest taxes on the globe—up to 50% of their annual pay—but they appear to be deliriously happy about it. According to the Institute for the Quality of Life's 2025 Happy City Index , two cities in Denmark make the top 10...

A 13-Year Streak Continues in US Business

Walmart is No. 1 again in revenue, though Amazon is closing in, according to Fortune

(Newser) - Fortune magazine is out with its annual ranking of American companies by revenue, and a familiar name is at the top: Walmart. That makes a remarkable 13 straight years at No. 1, though Fortune points out that No. 2 Amazon is closing the gap and trailed by less than...

The Most Popular TV Shows of the Year

You probably won't be surprised that Squid Game is No. 1, per 35-day viewing stats from Nielsen

(Newser) - For the first time since streaming hit our screens, Nielsen has multi-platform ratings for television series across broadcast TV, cable, and streaming—and Netflix's Squid Game has emerged as the most-watched show for 2024-2025 overall, as well as among the 18-49 demographic, reports Variety . Nielsen's numbers measured 35...

Best, Worst US Cities to Raise a Family

WalletHub names Fremont, California, as the best city, Tennessee's Memphis as the worst

(Newser) - Schools, pediatricians, child care, recreational opportunities—these are all things parents think about when choosing a place to settle down with their families, and it can be no small task to gather all the information, then winnow it down to come up with a winning location. WalletHub helps out, looking...

US Cities With the Biggest Population Increases
Where People Are
Moving in the US
May 25, 2025 6:01 AM CDT

Where People Are Moving in the US

By percentage increase, the Dallas suburb of Princeton is growing the fastest

(Newser) - In terms of raw numbers, more people moved to New York City between 2023 and 2024 than any other city in the nation, according to new Census numbers . But in terms of the percentage of population increase, much smaller Princeton, Texas, led the way with a 30% surge. It helps...

Cities Where Homes Cost Under $300K
Cities Where Homes
Cost Under $300K
May 24, 2025 2:00 PM CDT

Cities Where Homes Cost Under $300K

Detroit and Cleveland top the list

(Newser) - In lots of big cities, the cost of a new home has ballooned beyond the point of affordability for many. It's still possible, though, to buy for under $300,000 in places around the country, and the real estate brokerage firm Redfin is out with a ranking. It turns...

A Discontinued Car Gets a Consumer Reports Thumbs-Up

Mazda6 is one of the nonprofit's picks for best preowned vehicles

(Newser) - If a car you purchase new is considered one of the top-rated vehicles, does that mean that model should be what you consider if you're buying used? Not necessarily, explains Consumer Reports , which offers its list of the top 10 preowned vehicles to assist potential buyers who don't...

'Dr. Beach' Ranks His Top 10
The Best Beaches in America
May 23, 2025 9:57 AM CDT

The Best Beaches in America

Coopers Beach in Long Island's Southampton is No. 1 in Dr. Beach's annual rankings

(Newser) - Memorial Day weekend is here, which means the unofficial start of summer—which also means many of you will start hitting the shore. Stephen Leatherman, better known to most as "Dr. Beach," is back for the occasion with his annual roundup of what he considers to be America'...

10 Most Powerful Women in Business
10 Most
Powerful
Women in
Business
May 20, 2025 9:35 AM CDT

10 Most Powerful Women in Business

Fortune places GM CEO Mary Barra at the top of its list

(Newser) - Fortune is out with its annual "most powerful women in business" list, this time using "a more complex scoring system" than in the past that "gives an edge to CEOs." Indeed, seven out the top 10 on the magazine's list boast that chief executive...

Think the US Can't Remake a Foreign Film? Think Again

Guardian provides a ranked list, with the Magnificent Seven at the top

(Newser) - Snobby cinephiles may insist that American redos of foreign films often aren't up to snuff, but the Guardian disagrees—at least in terms of the remakes it found that more than hold their own. At the top of the outlet's list: The Magnificent Seven, the 1960 do-over of...

The Best and Worst US Airlines
The Best and Worst US Airlines
May 16, 2025 7:47 AM CDT

The Best and Worst US Airlines

Frontier, Spirit falter on US PIRG Education Fund's list of US airline delays, cancellations, and more

(Newser) - Not everyone loves to fly, and that wariness is often made worse by flight delays, cancellations, lost luggage, etc. Complaints among air travelers have spiked since the pandemic, and last year there were a record 66,675 of them against US airlines, according to the US PIRG and Education Fund...

Top US Cities for Living the Good Life

Florida's Naples comes in at No. 1 on US News & World Report list of best cities in America to live in

(Newser) - Finding the perfect place to settle down is no small task, and US News and World Report wants to help. The outlet took a look at data from 150 major US cities, culled from the US Census Bureau, Department of Labor, FBI, and other sources, to suss out which cities...

Looking for Summer Fun? These Destinations Are Hot

Orlando area is the top summer travel spot in US, according to WalletHub

(Newser) - The unofficial start of summer is just around the corner, meaning it's time to start making those vacation plans. If you want to stay domestic, there are plenty of options to choose from, and WalletHub has taken some of the legwork out of it if you're not sure...

10 Best Cities to Start a Career
10 Best Cities
to Start a Career
May 12, 2025 6:13 PM CDT

10 Best Cities to Start a Career

Atlanta comes in No. 1 in ranking geared toward new grads

(Newser) - New graduates looking for the best metro areas to launch their career might take a look at Atlanta. The city comes in at No. 1 in a new WalletHub assessment, thanks in part to its median household income of $85,400 and its high growth rate of that income of...

10 Most Popular Dog Names
10 Most Popular Dog Names
May 11, 2025 8:55 AM CDT

10 Most Popular Dog Names

Good girl, Luna!

(Newser) - Luna has dethroned Bella as the most popular dog name in America. The stats come via an annual survey of pet owners by the American Pet Products Association, per US News & World Report . The Harry Potter franchise popularized both names, notes the outlet. Here are the new top 10...

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