Hawaii begins 2025 with about 1.39 million residents, down from 1.41 million just five years ago. The decline may seem small on paper, but it carries a larger story. More than 20,000 people have left the islands since 2020, often citing housing costs that now average $870,000 for a single-family home and limited job opportunities … Read more
Immigrants have consistently played a crucial role in the U.S. economy, contributing to business formation, job creation, and innovation. Their entrepreneurial spirit has powered both small businesses and billion-dollar corporations, fueling economic growth across multiple industries. In 2013 alone, immigrants contributed $1.6 trillion to the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), and their impact has only … Read more
The Americas are home to over 1 billion people, spread across 23 countries in North America and 12 in South America. But how similar are they? At first, the contrasts are striking. North America is wealthier and dominated by advanced economies like the United States and Canada, while South America relies heavily on natural resources … Read more
America is growing fast again. New families, job seekers, and businesses are moving toward cities that offer better opportunities and stable futures. According to United Nations data released on February 11, 2025, the population of the United States stands at about 386.7 million. Roughly 311 million people live in cities, based on Macrotrends data, which … Read more
Every year, numbers tell a story about life in American cities, some encouraging, some deeply troubling. Behind the statistics are neighborhoods where families try to build safer futures, and officers work to keep peace under pressure. The 2025 report on the most dangerous cities in America sheds light on where violence remains a daily threat, … Read more