If you want the short answer, head south. Mississippi is the cheapest state to build a house in 2026, with construction running around $154 per square foot, while Hawaii sits at the top of the range at $230. Arkansas, West Virginia, Oklahoma and Alabama all cluster under $160. That spread means the same floor plan
Read about the US states with lowest life expectancy. I will also share some insights about the wide gap between the states in top and bottom, and the total gap of 9 years between first and last.
Alcohol in the United States in 2025 feels like it is changing shape more than disappearing. Walk into a bar or a store, and the choices look different from what they did a few years ago. Beer still has a big footprint, yet spirits and canned cocktails are everywhere, and many are stronger than what
Americans drink a lot of alcohol, but the amount depends heavily on where you live. Some states see high numbers because of local culture, easy access, or tax rules that make buying alcohol cheaper. Others stay near the bottom because of strong religious influence, tighter laws, or fewer outlets. The latest insights show that a
Around one in five adults worldwide now lives with obesity, and international targets have fallen behind reality. Health systems already carry the cost. High BMI adds close to $1 trillion each year to global healthcare spending, about 13% of the total. Higher rates of diabetes, heart disease, and some cancers mean longer treatment, heavier use