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Only 5 Countries Are Able to Strike Anywhere on Earth

The United States is one of them

(Newser) - The New York Times takes an interactive, map-heavy look at just how many countries have the ability to hit any spot on the planet with a missile launched from land or a submarine—and the countries actively working to expand their capabilities. For now, there are just five who occupy...

Here Are the 10 Best TV Spinoffs
Here Are
the 10 Best
TV Spinoffs
Feb 8, 2018 12:43 PM CST

Here Are the 10 Best TV Spinoffs

Children's shows take top billing

(Newser) - Some people insist you shouldn't mess with a classic, but if a TV show has a compelling character or story line, a spinoff can lure loyal fans from the original and even attract new ones. To see which offshoots have done best, 24/7 Wall St. looked at the top-rated...

10 Worst Cities for Traffic
10 Worst Cities for Traffic
Feb 6, 2018 4:58 PM CST

10 Worst Cities for Traffic

Sorry, drivers of Los Angeles

(Newser) - It's not a title that Los Angeles drivers want, but it's one that probably won't surprise them much. INRIX, a company that specializes in transportation data, calls LA the most congested city in the world for traffic in its annual report card . The results show that Los...

10 Best, Worst Cities for Football Fanatics

Fans may be having the best time in Green Bay, apparently

(Newser) - Super Bowl Sunday is here, and across the nation fans are donning their jerseys, making chili, and checking their squares. Some cities may be more pumped than others, per WalletHub , which looked at nearly two dozen metrics across 240 metropolitan areas to see which cities rated the best for football...

States That Benefit Most, Least From Immigration

New York is No. 1

(Newser) - Immigration is likely to be one of the topics covered in President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday, and WalletHub takes a look at the subject through the lens of state economics. The site looked at all 50 states and DC under four main categories—the immigrant workforce,...

The 5 Most, Least Educated US States
The 5 Most, Least
Educated US States
in case you missed it
Jan 27, 2018 12:20 PM CST

The 5 Most, Least Educated US States

Mississippi ranks last

(Newser) - A good education often brings greater chances of employment as well as higher income potential—two perks that residents of Mississippi and West Virginia might be at a disadvantage of attaining. That’s based on a list of the most and least educated states in the US, compiled by Wallet...

Fastest-Shrinking Nations Are All in One Part of World

Eastern Europe, with Bulgaria in the No. 1 spot

(Newser) - The number of people living in Bulgaria is expected to drop by nearly a quarter by the year 2050—and its neighbors aren't going to fare much better demographically, per UN population projections cited by Quartz . Over the next 30-plus years, Bulgaria will see its population fall from around...

America&#39;s 10 Most Loathed Companies
America's 10
Most Loathed
Companies
Jan 23, 2018 9:40 AM CST

America's 10 Most Loathed Companies

Equifax tops the list

(Newser) - If you've ever felt neglected, ignored, or even scammed by a company, well, 24/7 Wall St. has figured out who's the best at being the worst. The site looked at a variety of consumer surveys, using three main metrics—customer service, financial performance, and how happy workers are—...

These States Will Feel the Pinch of the Shutdown Most

DC tops the list, followed by Maryland and Virginia

(Newser) - The government shutdown that went into effect at midnight on Friday is stretching into its third day , and a resolution still looks tenuous. WalletHub looks at the consequences of a longer-term shutdown through the lens of six key metrics—including share of federal jobs, percentage of kids using the Child'...

Extreme Weather Seen as Major 2018 Risk

World Economic Forum ranks them ahead of global forum

(Newser) - Humans are "pushing systems to the brink, from extinction-level rates of biodiversity loss to mounting concerns about the possibility of new wars," according to the World Economic Forum . On the upside, a stronger economic outlook means global leaders will have "a golden opportunity" to address some of...

This State Is the Best to Spend Your Golden Years In

Florida ranks at the top of the best states for retirement

(Newser) - Trying to plan ahead for where you'll spend your golden years? WalletHub has done a good portion of the legwork for you, looking closely at three categories—affordability, health care, and overall quality of life—in all 50 states to see which ones offer the best retirement options. The...

5 Places You Shouldn't Visit in 2018

Maybe hold off on that Taj Mahal trip till 2019

(Newser) - At the beginning of each calendar year, travel companies and publications often push out lists of places around the world you should try to explore in the coming months. Fodor's takes a different tack with its "No List," detailing the locations it thinks you should avoid in...

These States Have Made Most Racial Progress

Wyoming, Texas, and Georgia are the top 3

(Newser) - Black History Month is fast approaching, and while much progress has been made since Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I have a dream" speech, discrimination, segregation, and systemic racism still remain. WalletHub wanted to acknowledge the US states that have made strides in both current integration and racial...

Don&#39;t Leave These 5 Things in a Cold Car
Don't Leave These
5 Things in a Cold Car
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
Jan 7, 2018 8:00 AM CST

Don't Leave These 5 Things in a Cold Car

One might actually explode

(Newser) - The record-breaking cold continues—even penguins in Canada are taking shelter, per People —so it's a good time to share what not to leave in a cold car. A list compiled by the Detroit Free Press includes the obvious—people, for one—but also several items you might...

5 Weirdest Things TSA Found in 2017

Satan's pizza cutter?

(Newser) - While many travelers fret about whether they've exceeded the TSA limits for liquids in their carry-on luggage or whether they mistakenly packed their e-cigarettes in their checked bags ( not allowed ), others saunter right up to security checkpoints and baggage drop-offs with what the TSA calls "more...

This Is the Best City in America for Staying Active

So eat all the deep-dish pizza you want, Chicagoans

(Newser) - If your New Year's resolution involves getting active, your location could play a role in your success. WalletHub reviewed sports facilities, outdoor activities, fitness club fees, and other metrics in the 100 most populated US cities and found getting active is a piece of cake in some areas, much...

10 Politest Stars of 2017
10 Most Polite
Stars of 2017
Jan 3, 2018 8:19 AM CST

10 Most Polite Stars of 2017

Pro golfer Rickie Fowler takes the No. 1 slot

(Newser) - Athletes are usually known for their strength and speed, but three big names can also add "politeness" to their CVs. The National League of Junior Cotillions, a group that trains kids in ballroom dancing (as well as to "act and learn to treat others with honor, dignity, and...

Analysts: Sorry, but We May Have a Global Crisis This Year

Eurasia Group lays out a bunch of ways it might happen

(Newser) - Given that "the global order is unraveling" in "a world without leadership," Eurasia Group has some sorry news: "If we had to pick one year for a big unexpected crisis—the geopolitical equivalent of the 2008 financial meltdown—it feels like 2018." What kind of...

Looking for a Job? This State May Be Your Best Bet

Arizona claims 4 of the top 10 cities in WalletHub's ranking

(Newser) - Do your resolutions for the new year include sprucing up your resume and getting a real job? Arizona, which claims four of the top 10 spots in WalletHub's ranking of US cities with the best job prospects, might be the place for you. The site looked at 182 cities...

10 Best Movies of 2017
10 Best Movies of 2017
Dec 31, 2017 11:31 AM CST

10 Best Movies of 2017

As ranked by various critics

(Newser) - So which were the best movies of 2017? Here's a sampling of the lists from various critics:
  • Peter Travers, Rolling Stone : Dunkirk; Get Out; Call Me By Your Name; Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri; The Post; Lady Bird; The Shape of Water; Detroit; A Ghost Story; and Phantom Thread.
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