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The Best-Performing Cities in America

North Carolina's capital Raleigh tops Milken Institute's rankings for 2025

(Newser) - For more than 25 years, the Milken Institute has looked at which cities across America do the best job at leveraging the resources they have to spur economic growth and get their residents on the fast track to success. Using the latest data from 2023, the nonprofit think tank puts...

10 'Most Livable' Cities in the US
10 'Most Livable'
Cities in the US
Jan 19, 2025 2:35 PM CST

10 'Most Livable' Cities in the US

Portland, Maine, comes in at No. 1 in new ranking

(Newser) - The city of Portland, Maine, has scored some bragging rights in a new ranking of the nation's "most livable" cities. Rent Cafe looked at a number of metrics for metro areas with at least 300,000 people and found that Portland has a nice mix of "urban...

These Are the Least Reliable New Cars
These Are the Least
Reliable New Cars
Jan 19, 2025 11:11 AM CST

These Are the Least Reliable New Cars

Quartz reviews which cars people report cause the most trouble

(Newser) - Purchasing a new car is exciting, but comes with some degree of risk. Once a new model begins racking up miles, you may discover not all its quirks have been worked out. Quartz has the scoop on the 10 cars that have been driving people the most crazy, based on...

10 Roles That Should Have Gone to Someone Else

The Independent ranks the worst casting choices for big roles

(Newser) - While there have been countless cringe moments in Hollywood, Mickey Rooney's racist portrayal of character Mr. Yunioshi in 1961's Breakfast at Tiffany's goes several steps beyond not aging well. "Looking back, I wish I had never done it," director Blake Edwards once said, "and...

US Cities Drawing the Most Millennials

Alexandria, Virginia, is the top destination in a new assessment

(Newser) - Alexandria is getting younger, at least by one measure. The Virginia city ranks No. 1 in drawing new residents who happen to be millennials, according to SmartAsset . The top ranking is relative: It reflects the number of newcomers ages 25 to 44 as a percentage of the overall population. The...

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities
Jan 18, 2025 1:15 PM CST

The US' Fastest, Slowest Cities

TomTom's Traffic Index shows which US cities it takes the longest to drive in

(Newser) - There are few things more soul-crushing than bumper-to-bumper traffic, which means that Manhattan drivers must be dead in the eyes. Per the annual TomTom Traffic Index , the Big Apple hosts the nation's slowest drive times, taking an average of 30 minutes to move six miles in the heart of...

Remote Worker? Escape to These 10 Cities This Winter

Quartz reveals the top global cities that rank best for warm remote work

(Newser) - If you're working remotely this winter, here's some intel to tickle your wanderlust. Quartz reveals the top global cities for snowbirds to migrate to for remote work, ranked by their affordability, working conditions, and quality of life. According to a study done by performance marketing company Eskimoz , Bangkok'...

10 US Cities With the Best Job Prospects

Scottsdale, Arizona, comes out No. 1 in ranking

(Newser) - Looking to make some career moves? One way to get an edge is to go where the jobs are, and according to WalletHub , Arizona has plenty to offer. They compared 180 US cities to learn where job prospects were best, and Scottsdale topped the list, while the Arizona cities of...

10 Big Films to Look Out for in 2025
Break Out the
Popcorn for 2025
Jan 11, 2025 1:00 PM CST

Break Out the Popcorn for 2025

Part II of Wicked , new Mission: Impossible movie, PT Anderson flick all come out this year

(Newser) - With the Golden Globes under our belt and the Oscars looming, cinephiles are starting to turn their attention to the new crop of films headed to the silver screen in 2025. Remakes, sequels, and even a mysterious PT Anderson film are all in the mix for the coming year. Here,...

These Are the 10 Hottest Housing Markets in America

Buffalo, New York, tops Zillow's list

(Newser) - The Buffalo Bills are in the NFL playoffs again, and New York state's second-largest city just got some more good news: It's the hottest housing market in America, reports USA Today . Not only did Buffalo take the top spot, per a Zillow analysis , but it also earned the...

Most Punctual Airline Is 'Absolutely' a Surprise

AeroMexico takes the honors from aviation analytics firm Cirium

(Newser) - The airline anointed the most punctual of 2024 probably isn't one most would have predicted—including the aviation analytics firm that crunched all the numbers. It's AeroMexico, which is "absolutely" a surprise, Cirium CEO Jeremy Bowen tells CNBC . The Mexican airline didn't even crack the top...

Away, Banished Words, Away!
Away, Banished Words, Away!
Jan 9, 2025 9:45 AM CST

Away, Banished Words, Away!

Lake Superior State University's annual list of no-good, overused, and annoying terms is out

(Newser) - This story is 100% a game changer—period. If you winced at reading that sentence, you're in good company, according to Lake Superior State University , which included three of those terms on its annual Banished Words List. The nearly 50-year-old tradition pulls out the year's most overused, misused,...

Cities Where It's Easy to Stay Active
The Most Active
Cities in America
Jan 8, 2025 4:42 PM CST

The Most Active Cities in America

Honolulu tops WalletHub's rankings, while North Las Vegas could use a push off the couch

(Newser) - Still holding onto those New Year's resolutions to get in shape? If you're local to Honolulu, you're in luck, because WalletHub has ranked it the best city in America for those looking for an active lifestyle. The site looked at the 100 largest cities across the country,...

Gourmands, These US Cities Are for You
Here's Where the
Foodies Should Go
Jan 5, 2025 1:40 PM CST

Here's Where the Foodies Should Go

Miami is the top US city for fine dining, according to recent ranking by Cabo Villa Vegas Dave

(Newser) - Hankering for a gourmet repast worthy of Michelin honors? Although fine dining in some cities around America might not get more complicated than a chow-down at the local greasy spoon, other areas' offerings tend more toward the white linen tablecloth/multicourse meal milieu. Luxury rental service Cabo Villa Vegas Dave crunched...

These States Are Cutting Income Taxes in 2025

If you're looking for a tax break, these 9 states are offering a bit of relief in the coming year

(Newser) - Trying to save a buck or two can be tough with living expenses, inflation, and everyone's favorite: taxes. Some states are trying to help out with the latter, cutting individual income-tax rates for the upcoming year, per an analysis from the Tax Foundation think tank. CBS News sifted through...

Here Are Some of 2024's Most-Borrowed Books

NPR looks at data from 18 libraries across the country

(Newser) - Public libraries have been releasing their end-of-year lists, and NPR took a look at 18 of them to see what some of the most-borrowed books of 2024 were:
  • Popular across the country: Kristin Hannah's The Women, Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing, Emily Henry's Happy Place
  • Most popular in New
...

10 Most and Least Caring Cities in the US

Virginia Beach has the most compassion, per WalletHub; Birmingham comes in last

(Newser) - If one of your vows for the new year is to up your caring quotient, there are places in the US that will welcome your efforts with a warm embrace. WalletHub took a peek at the 100 biggest cities in America, comparing them across more than three dozen metrics in...

7 Wins for the Planet in 2024
7 Wins for the
Planet in 2024
Dec 22, 2024 5:00 PM CST

7 Wins for the Planet in 2024

There was some good news, tree-huggers

(Newser) - Well, planet Earth in 2024 saw heat waves, wildfires, sea rise, massive hurricanes, newly endangered species, and recently its most massive glacier set sail for deadlier warmer waters . But the BBC takes a look at some of the wins for the third rock from the sun. A look at the...

These Were 2024's Most Groundbreaking Inventions

Time shares its list of the top 200 inventions of the year

(Newser) - Time released its annual list of the top inventions that emerged in the past year. It includes 200 innovations over 28 different categories, from consumer electronics to food and drink. Here's a sample of what made the cut:

Here Are the Year's Biggest Charitable Gifts

Reed Hastings of Netflix tops the list

(Newser) - The Chronicle of Philanthropy's annual list of the biggest charitable donations from individuals or their foundations totaled nearly $6 billion in 2024, with half of that coming from three contributions of $1 billion or more each, the AP reports. Two of those three gifts went to medical schools to...

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