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25 US Cities Adding More Leed Buildings Than The Rest

Published: August 31, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

As climate adaptation and energy efficiency become greater priorities in construction, many U.S. cities have doubled down on green building […]

Over 80% Of New US Jobs Are In Health Care

Published: August 28, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

In June, the U.S. economy added 74,000 new net jobs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 59,000 of those […]

From Gettysburg To Key West: The Cities With The Most Museums Per Capita

Published: August 26, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

According to the Institute of Museum and Library Services, there are over 23,000 museums in the United States. While the […]

The Most Dangerous Gangs Still Operating In America Today

Updated: August 13, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

There are more than 33,000 organizations categorized as gangs that are active in the United States today. These include street […]

$75K+ a Year Just to Get By: The Most Expensive U.S. Counties Ranked

Updated: August 13, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

The cost of living in the United States has surged in recent years. Due in part to pandemic-related supply constraints […]

From Mexico City To Moscow: The Global Cities With The Most Billionaires

Updated: August 13, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

While more than half of all billionaires live in just three countries, the world’s ultra wealthy are less […]

Americans Most Likely to Disapprove of Trump’s Handling of the National Debt

Updated: August 13, 2025 by Austin Smith | Leave a Comment

The United States federal government has spent more money than it has brought in nearly every year for the last […]