It’s been a long year since the WHO declared the novel coronavirus a global pandemic. This visual looks at key events in the COVID-19 timeline. Read more
South Africa recorded the highest wealth inequality in 2023, as measured by the Gini index. Which other countries made the top 10? Read more
For incorporated areas with 20,000+ residents, there are two city names tied for first place. And the Simpsons live in one of them. Read more
DC, the nation’s capital recorded the highest violent crime rate in 2022, at 812 incidents per 100,000 residents. Read more
Spain’s previous colonial expansion means there are now three countries with more native Spanish speakers than Spain. Read more
About 80% of the U.S. lives in cities. That’s 264 million people. But how does it vary per state? We investigate. Read more
Companies, unions, trade associations, and other organizations spend billions to lobby the government. Which industries spent the most? Read more
Toronto was the fastest-growing city in Canada and the U.S. in 2023, adding over 125,000 people to its population. Read more
The worst states to retire in are those that are expensive and cold. But there’s a surprising warm weather entry as well. Read more
The best U.S. states to retire in are those that are affordable and warm. But #1 is from the mid-Atlantic region. Read more