Hiking has become one of the favorite escapes for people living in the United States. Nearly 60 million people took to the trails in 2022, according to Backpacker.com, turning a quiet pastime into the nation’s leading outdoor activity. Yet as interest grows, so does the appetite for extremes. More hikers are seeking routes that push
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau has released its latest population projections, offering a glimpse into the nation’s future based on four distinct immigration scenarios: high, low, medium (“main”), and zero-immigration rates. In its main scenario, deemed the most probable by the JEC, the U.S. population is expected to inch upward from its current
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States has a grim and persistent problem: gun deaths. Despite a small but notable drop in fatalities for the second consecutive year, nearly 47,000 Americans lost their lives to gun-related injuries in 2023. That’s still one of the highest annual totals on record, and experts say the numbers don’t tell
A last name can reveal a lot about history and movement. Generations carried their surnames across oceans, through borders, and into new communities that grew across the United States. Some names trace back to English or Irish roots, while others reflect Spanish, African, or Asian heritage that has become part of everyday life in America.
Texas, the second-most populous state in the United States, is poised for significant demographic transformation by 2030. Based on current projections from reputable sources such as the Texas Demographic Center (TDC), the Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service, and the U.S. Census Bureau, Texas’s population is expected to reach approximately 32.5 million by 2030, reflecting
The U.S. job market in 2025 is showing strong growth in key areas, shaped by technology, healthcare needs, and environmental goals. What are the standout jobs? Roles like nurse practitioners are booming due to an aging population, while wind turbine technicians are riding the wave of renewable energy expansion. Tech jobs, such as data scientists,
By 2025, 1 in 5 adults worldwide is projected to have obesity, yet no country is on track to meet the 2025 targets. Low- and middle-income countries are seeing the fastest increases, the highest obesity rates, and the lowest chances of meeting WHO targets. A high BMI costs global healthcare systems $990 billion each year,
Egg prices in the United States have generally followed a steady upward trend since 1980, with occasional spikes due to external shocks like disease outbreaks or rising input costs. Historically, notable surges occurred in 1984 (avian flu), 2008 (feed and fuel costs), and 2015 (H5N2 epidemic), pushing prices temporarily above $2.00 per dozen before settling.