The alphabetical journey through American states continues with another step in the series. The previous article focused on US states that start with T, with Texas and Tennessee. Now the spotlight turns to the next letter in line. Only one state begins with U, and that state is Utah. Utah sits on its own among
At the federal level, everything about CBD comes down to one simple detail: the amount of THC inside it. When Congress passed the Farm Bill in 2018, it set a clear dividing line. Hemp with 0.3 percent THC or less became legal across the country. Anything stronger was placed in the marijuana category, still treated
Only a few letters are left before we end the whole series about US states starting with a specific letter. I figured out that this can be an interesting way to present different parts of the US and share some facts about history, geography, and many other details. The idea came from my love for
There are five US territories that are not states(official and independent), along with a few uninhabited places. The reason why the US is keeping them is mostly political. In many of them, there are military bases, or the country uses them to sustain its political relevance in the region. This article will introduce all the
We are getting close to finishing the whole series. The previous article was about US states that start with R. Well, actually, just one, as Rhode Island is alone on that list. Now, it’s time to present to you the US States that start with S. There are two of them, both with the prefix
Suicide Rate in the United States remains too high. Tens of thousands of people die every year, and the loss hits everyone around them. Many people who die by suicide never seemed like they were in danger. Veterans, teens, parents, and coworkers can keep going to school or work and still feel like they are
After covering the US states that start with P(only one actually), the next step in the series leads to the letter R(as there are no US states that start with Q). Only one name stands in that spot – Rhode Island. Let’s see what makes this state unique. History Early settlers in search of freedom
Healthcare remains one of the largest and most critical sectors in the American economy. In 2025, an estimated 19 to 20 million individuals are employed in various branches of the healthcare system, representing about 12% of the total U.S. workforce. Such massive employment reflects not only the importance of medical services but also the growing
It has been a challenging year for small business owners. Many are struggling just to stay open. The reason is the new tariffs that went into effect in 2025. These new import taxes have increased prices on almost everything small businesses import into the country. Coffee beans, t-shirts, computer parts, bakery tools, furniture fabric –
Stage 5 starts when the birth rate drops below the death rate. In this phase, families have fewer than two children on average. Governments in Stage 5 countries face a new kind of challenge. They must support many older citizens with a smaller group of workers. Therefore, pensions, healthcare, and labor shortages are becoming serious