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10 Most Peaceful Countries
10 Most Peaceful Countries
Jun 30, 2025 9:41 AM CDT

10 Most Peaceful Countries

Iceland is No. 1, the US is No. 128

(Newser) - The US doesn't get high marks in the latest iteration of the Global Peace Index . America ranks 128th out of 163 nations, thanks in part to its relatively high rate of gun violence and its military footprint in conflicts around the world, reports Time Out . The annual GPI, produced...

NYT Ranks Best Movies of the 21st Century
A Ranking of the Best
Movies of the Century
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Jun 29, 2025 11:04 AM CDT

A Ranking of the Best Movies of the Century

Parasite clocks in at No. 1 on the list from the New York Times

(Newser) - Let the debate among cinephiles begin. The New York Times is out with an ambitious list, one that seeks to rank the best movies so far of the 21st century. Instead of relying solely on their own critics, the newspaper enlisted votes from more than 500 big Hollywood names, including...

Consumer Reports Ranks 32 Car Brands
Best and Worst Car Brands,
According to Consumer Reports
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Jun 28, 2025 6:00 AM CDT

Best and Worst Car Brands, According to Consumer Reports

Subaru is at No. 1, while Jeep is No. 32

(Newser) - Subaru has snagged bragging rights from BMW in the annual ranking of car brands by Consumer Reports . The two companies switched the 1-2 positions from last year in the ranking, with overall scores based on road tests, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. The top 10 finishers of the 32 brands...

These US Airports Are Tops
These US Airports Are Tops
Jun 26, 2025 11:21 AM CDT

These US Airports Are Tops

Oregon's Portland International Airport is the Washington Post 's No. 1 pick

(Newser) - Looking to get out of Dodge? Your trip experience often begins and ends at the airport, and some are more pleasant than others. The Washington Post surveyed its readers for their top picks, spurring more than 2,300 responses. The paper's "Department of Data" columnist, Andrew Van Dam,...

The Most Independent Americans Live Here

Utah named most independent state, and Louisiana the least, by WalletHub

(Newser) - It can be argued that a legacy of the American War of Independence is the desire for self-sufficiency. With plenty of Americans "struggling to maintain financial independence" this Independence Day, WalletHub opted to compare US states based on how dependent its residents are, whether that be on the federal...

10 Cities Where Americans Are Moving

And 10 they're leaving

(Newser) - There are places to be, and places to flee. The 2025 PODS Moving Trends Report takes a look at the cities where Americans are most often pulling up stakes, as well as the cities where they're most often putting down new roots. There's a clear exodus from large,...

The World&#39;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&#39;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
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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...

&#39;Dr. Beach&#39; 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...

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