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This Is the Safest Airline in the World

Air New Zealand takes top spot in AirlineRatings.com's annual ranking

(Newser) - People are flying again, though the current COVID surge has put a damper on many a winter vacation. If you're going to fly, though, you'll want to make sure your airline of choice is following best practices for safety—which is why AirlineRatings.com's latest ranking comes...

This Is the City With the Most Active Lifestyle

San Francisco tops WalletHub's ranking, while North Las Vegas brings up the rear

(Newser) - Juggling work, family, and one's own health and fitness can be a daunting task, and the latter often takes a back seat to all other responsibilities. The pandemic has caused even more people to stay away from gyms and other indoor activities. But there are some cities where residents...

Looking for a Job? Check Out These Cities

Columbia, Md., tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - New year, new career—or at least a gig that's better than the one you've got? If a more satisfying or better-paying job is on your list of 2022 goals, some cities may be better bets than others, according to WalletHub . The site looked at more than 180...

Here Are 10 Phrases From 2021 We Never Want to Hear Again

Lake Superior State University's annual 'banished words' list is out; we take a deep dive (sorry)

(Newser) - For nearly half a century, Michigan's Lake Superior State University has put out an annual "banished words" list, featuring words or phrases that "are becoming overused to the point of uselessness" and starting to get under people's skin, per CNN . Now, 2022's entries are in...

10 Costliest Natural Disasters in the World for 2021

Hurricane Ida in the US caused the most damage

(Newser) - The cost of weather disasters keeps going up. The UK charity Christian Aid is out with its annual snapshot, one that ranks the 10 worst such disasters of the year worldwide and pegs their total cost at more than $170 billion, reports the Guardian . The figure, up from $150 billion...

Here Are America&#39;s Most Caring Cities
10 US Cities Where
People Really Care
Dec 14, 2021 11:05 AM CST

10 US Cities Where People Really Care

Madison, Wis., ranks highest in WalletHub's ranking

(Newser) - In a world that's become unpredictable, it's comforting to know that across the country, there are still people who care. In some US cities, that compassion and concern for others' well-being has taken priority, and WalletHub is giving them their due. The site looked at America's 100...

This Is the World's Most Expensive City

Israel's Tel Aviv tops the Economist Intelligence Unit's list

(Newser) - Looking to bust out of this joint and set down roots elsewhere in the world? If you're planning an expat move to one of the cities on the Economist Intelligence Unit's most recent list, you'd better bring some extra cash. Per the BBC , the Economist Group's...

Here Are the Most Generous Cities in America

Minneapolis and Seattle top LawnStarter's list

(Newser) - If you're wondering why your socials are suddenly filled with requests for charitable donations, allow us to solve the mystery: It's Giving Tuesday, a day to open up one's wallet for good causes after doing the same in the name of consumerism on Black Friday and Cyber...

10 Best, Worst Cities for Singles
10 Best, Worst
Cities for Singles
Nov 29, 2021 8:27 AM CST

10 Best, Worst Cities for Singles

From Madison to Glendale

(Newser) - Roughly half the US adult population is single, according to WalletHub , but that doesn't mean it's always easy for singletons to connect. The site ranked 182 US cities using metrics such as the number of single people, the depth of online dating opportunities, and the cost of a...

Site Suggests 10 Legit Deals on Black Friday

WalletHub notes that many 'sales' aren't actually sales

(Newser) - Not all Black Friday deals are as good as they seem, with WalletHub concluding that nearly a quarter of such "deals" offer no savings at all. (They compared prices beforehand with those on the big sales day.) The site, however, looked at products in a wide range of...

One State Is the Stingiest of All
One State Is
the Stingiest of All
Nov 9, 2021 5:00 PM CST

One State Is the Stingiest of All

New Mexico ranks last in the ranking of generous states

(Newser) - Some locales are more generous than others, and WalletHub has ranked the states with metrics that include not just monetary donations but the volunteer rate and number of food banks. Here are the 10 most generous states (congrats, Utah), followed by the least generous (sorry, New Mexico):
  1. Utah, with an
...

If You Want to Avoid Vampires, Here's Where You Should Go

Best and worst cities ranked by garlic festivals, blood centers

(Newser) - If you’re looking for a place to live with lots of jobs , the best place to raise a family , a place to retire , a safe city , a small city , a big city , or a city with a high vaccination rate , there’s a list out there for you. Magazines...

Here Are the Best States for an Off-Grid Life

Not New Jersey, per LawnStarter

(Newser) - Want to get away from it all—like, for good? If the thought of holing up in a cabin in the woods and disconnecting from the world sounds appealing, LawnStarter has been scouting all 50 states to find where off-the-grid living might work best, looking at nearly two dozen metrics...

These Are the Safest States Amid the Pandemic
10 Safest, Least Safe
States in US
Oct 26, 2021 11:27 AM CDT

10 Safest, Least Safe States in US

Vermont is No. 1 and Louisiana is last

(Newser) - WalletHub usually considers a wide range of factors in determining the safest states in America, including the number of assaults, mass shootings, and terrorist attacks. This year, with the coronavirus pandemic still in play, it's also considering the percentage of residents who are fully vaccinated. That's one...

Here Are the 10 Best Small Cities in America

Sammamish in Wash. state ranks No. 1 on WalletHub's list

(Newser) - Maybe you're not into country living, but the hustle and bustle of a major metropolis feels a bit too hectic. A smaller city may be just what you're looking for, and WalletHub has the details on which ones may suit you best. The site pulled out more than...

Here Are America&#39;s 10 Best Colleges
This Is the Best
College in America
Oct 18, 2021 11:13 AM CDT

This Is the Best College in America

MIT is No. 1, at least according to WalletHub

(Newser) - Deciding where to go to college can be a stressful time for high schoolers. For those who are determined to attend the best of the best, WalletHub tries to ease the burden by sifting through all the pros and cons of more than 1,000 higher-ed institutions. The site looked...

This Is the Safest City in the Whole Country

WalletHub ranked 182 US cities based on community, financial safety

(Newser) - If you have a deep fear of natural disasters, avoid Oklahoma City , which was ranked the worst US city for such disasters in a new report by WalletHub . On the natural-disaster front, Dover, Delaware, emerged as the safest, but not the safest overall. WalletHub used data from the Census Bureau,...

During Pandemic, This Nation's Economy Takes Top Billing

Switzerland is No. 1 on WIPO's Global Innovation Index for 132 economies around the world

(Newser) - To get through something like a pandemic, countries have had to innovate—especially when it comes to keeping their economies humming. And there are "reasons to be optimistic" on that front, according to one of the editors of the World Intellectual Property Organization's annual Global Innovation Index , which...

Top 10 Colleges in US
Top 10 Colleges in US
Sep 23, 2021 5:35 PM CDT

Top 10 Colleges in US

Harvard is No. 1 in 'Wall Street Journal' ranking, with Michigan the top public school

(Newser) - US News & World Report doesn't have a monopoly on college rankings, and an annual survey by the Wall Street Journal /Times Higher Education is out. Its champion of higher education is Harvard. Again . The Journal acknowledges that the upper echelon of its list is little changed from last...

This State Embraces Diversity More Than Any Other

California takes top spot in WalletHub ranking; West Virginia comes in last

(Newser) - America's history is a unique one, and the result of our national experiment is a "complex tapestry of backgrounds," comprised of people from all different cultures, religions, and socioeconomic and educational statuses, per WalletHub . In fact, the personal finance site notes, by 2045 it's expected there...

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