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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...

These Baby Names Are No. 1, for 6th Year Straight

Olivia and Liam reign again in Social Security Administration's annual ranking

(Newser) - Since 2014, four names have ruled the Social Security Administration's annual baby names ranking , swapping out the No. 1 and No. 2 spots over the years. This year, Olivia and Liam take the top spots for girls and boys, respectively, for the sixth year in a row, with Emma...

These Are the Things We Remember About High School

Survey finds 68% of us kissed someone during those years

(Newser) - Love it or hate it, nearly everyone goes through it: high school. And whether they end up being the best years of your life or the worst, they certainly are memorable. So what do most Americans remember about their high school days? YouGov decided to ask. It polled 2,265...

These Are the Most At-Risk Sites in America

Phoenix's Mystery Castle makes the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list

(Newser) - Since the late '80s, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has released a list of historic places most at risk in America, keeping tabs on "compelling, meaningful historic sites" that have become endangered by "natural disasters, underutilization, neglect, or lack of awareness." This year's list...

One State Is Best in America for 3rd Year Straight

US News & World Report puts Utah at the top of its list

(Newser) - For the third year in a row, the Beehive State has topped the list of America's best US states to live in, per US News & World Report's annual rankings. To suss out the most (and least) competitive contenders, the outlet looked at all 50 Nifty using 70-plus...

States Where EV Drivers Save the Most, Least Money

Washington leads the pack, with Connecticut in last

(Newser) - Not having to pay high gas prices is a big reason many drivers switch to electric vehicles, and a new study by Texas electric company Payless Power finds that the savings is more pronounced in some states. The study crunches data on fuel and charging costs across the US and...

States With the Biggest Drug Problem

New Mexico holds dubious No. 1 spot in WalletHub rankings, with Hawaii logging the least drug use

(Newser) - There's been some positive movement in the US on fighting drug overdose deaths in recent years, but the war on drugs continues to rage on, particularly in some states. WalletHub looked at all 50 states and the District of Columbia to try to suss out where the problem is...

States Where It's Hardest, Easiest to Save Money

Tennessee and Hawaii on opposite ends of the scale in Bankrate assessment

(Newser) - Hawaii might be a lovely place to visit, but it's a not-so-great place to put down roots if the need to save money is a factor. The state comes in dead last in a new ranking by Bankrate on where it's easiest—and hardest—to save money. The...

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