Americans Have 40 Percent of the World"s Guns Despite Being Four Percent of Population, Report Shows
The U.S. was the only country in the world found to have more guns than people, possessing more civilian firearms than the next 25 nations combined......»»
Maryland schools fare well in News & World Report"s 2019 high school rankings
Maryland has the second highest percentage of top-ranked public high schools when compared to other states, according to a new list by U.S. News and World Report. The state-by-state comparison shows that nearly half, or 43.7 percent, of Maryland sc.....»»
Over 95% Of World"s Population Breathes Dangerously-Polluted Air, New Report
Most of the world’s population resides in regions where air quality contains life-threatening pollutants. An estimated 95 percent of people are breathing unhealthy air where a.....»»
Strict curbs on global warming to buoy world economy: Study
The report said the toughest temperature curbs would benefit 90 percent of the world's population, especially in poor nations in Africa, Asia and Latin America......»»
New York eclipsed as city with most extremely wealthy people
According to the report the ultra-wealthy represent 0.003 percent of the world's population but collectively control 11 percent of its wealth......»»
Hong Kong surpasses New York as city with most extremely wealthy people
The ultra-wealthy represent 0.003 percent of the world's population but collectively control 11 percent of its wealth, according to a report......»»
1 in 9 people in Puerto Rico left the territory in the last decade, new US Census data release shows
The territory saw the largest percent decrease in population of any US state or territory, according t.....»»
Dallas employers among slowest in country to hire amid pandemic, study shows
According to a report from Robert Half, 46 percent of employers in Dallas are extending the hiring process timeline......»»
Fans will be cautious about a return to sporting venues, even after the vaccine, survey shows
Thirty-four percent of Americans surveyed were more likely to say they wouldn’t be willing to attend any large indoor or outdoor events......»»
Black Americans donate a higher share of their wealth than Whites
Despite a wealth gap, each year, Black donors give away 25 percent more of their incomes than White donors, according to a 2012 report......»»
Black Americans donate a higher share of their wealth than Whites
Despite a wealth gap, each year, Black donors give away 25 percent more of their incomes than White donors, according to a 2012 report......»»
Number of homes listed last month declines 15 percent from March 2019, report shows
The national median listing price in March was 3.8 percent higher than in March 2019......»»
At the population level, the coronavirus is almost literally everywhere
More than 6 in 10 Americans live in a county where people have died from the coronavirus, and about 95 percent live in one that has reported at least one case......»»
More than half of Americans fear that the stock market hasn"t yet bottomed out amid coronavirus panic, survey shows
Shannon Stapleton/Reuters Fifty-seven percent of Americans are worried that the stock marke.....»»
Report: Citibank shuffling Buffalo staff due to COVID-19
Citigroup is taking precautions with its large Amherst operation due to the coronavirus. According to U.S. News & World Report, Citigroup will keep fewer than 60 percent of its workers at the CrossPoint Business Park. The remainder will either work.....»»
Workers are lonely, and it impacts their jobs
An increasing number of Americans report being lonely, and it’s a trend with implications that spill over into the workplace, according to a new study by Cigna. Cigna’s 2020 Loneliness Index found that three in five adults (61 percent) are lonely.....»»
"Approximately 100 percent" of tariff costs have fallen onto Americans, new research shows
Joshua Lott/Getty Images President Donald Trump falsely claims that China and other nations have paid the tariffs he levied on thousands of products over the past two years. Bu.....»»
Why The Stock Bull Is A Big Meh For Most Americans
Why The Stock Bull Is A Big Meh For Most Americans Via Global Macro Monitor, Interesting piece by the FT today that only one-third of Americans feel the benefits of the great bull market.  Only 40 percent of the population rea.....»»
New ATF Study: 423 Million Guns In Hands Of Americans
New ATF Study: 423 Million Guns In Hands Of Americans Authored by Steve Watson via Summit News, Violent crime rate has decreased by 48.6 percent in tandem with ow.....»»
How increases in technology, delivery are shaping the restaurant real estate world
Restaurant sales growth is higher than ever, growing by 6.3 percent in 2018 and totaling $738 billion across the nation, according to a new report from Los Angeles-based CBRE. Restaurant sales continue to outpace total retail sales growth, with rest.....»»
Americans still love to snack, but their reasons are changing
People would rather snack than eat a full meal, according to a Harris poll commission by Mondelez International. The first "State of Snacking" report reveals that 59 percent of adults prefer snacking to eating meals, and 70 percent of millennials .....»»