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Sunshine State Is Great for First-Time Homebuyers

Florida claims 6 cities in WalletHub's top 10; California, meanwhile, has 8 in the 'worst' list

(Newser) - For those checking out the market to purchase new digs, some cities offer a better opportunity for first-time homebuyers than others, per WalletHub , which examined 300 US cities across nearly two dozen metrics in three major categories: affordability, the real-estate market in each city, and quality of life. The upshot...

These Cities Were Made for Walking
These Cities Were
Made for Walking
Jul 15, 2025 9:09 AM CDT

These Cities Were Made for Walking

Philly is the best metropolis to take in some fresh air and the sights on foot, per USA Today

(Newser) - "Get ready to save on gas." That's USA Today's enthusiastic lead-in to its list of the most walkable cities in the nation, which received nominations from travel experts and were then voted upon by a stroll-happy public. The City of Brotherly Love, aka Philadelphia, earned the...

The Most- and Least-Stressed Cities
Most- and Least-Chill Cities
Jul 14, 2025 9:16 AM CDT

Most- and Least-Chill Cities

Detroiters are pretty stressed, comparatively

(Newser) - Stress, it's everywhere—at work, at home, on the way to work from home, in your checkbook, at the doctor's office, and on and on. But denizens of some American cities are distinctly more likely to take a "Hakuna Matata" kind of attitude toward whatever comes their...

Cities Where Homes Are Selling Like Hotcakes

Oklahoma City is a real seller's market, per Realtor.com assessment; Nashville, not so much

(Newser) - Buying a place of your own these days remains an iffy prospect, with house prices and mortgage rates still keeping homeownership out of reach for many. Newsweek reports that, per last month's stats from Realtor.com, homes for sale in the US spent a median of 53 days on...

10 Most Boring US Cities
10 Most Boring US Cities
Jul 10, 2025 7:33 AM CDT

10 Most Boring US Cities

Jacksonville, Florida, takes the unwanted top spot in list by Finance Buzz

(Newser) - Maybe a savvy marketing team can spin it into a selling point: A new assessment by Finance Buzz labels Jacksonville, Florida, the most boring big city in America. The ranking of the nation's 75 largest cities took into account a slew of factors such as entertainment and cultural options,...

The Carmaker With the Most 'American' Cars on the Road

Tesla's Model 3 is Cars.com's top pick, and that's not the only Tesla in its top 10

(Newser) - For patriotic ride-seekers and tariff dodgers alike, Cars.com takes a a peek at the factors that determine "just how American your prospective car or truck might be" in its 20th annual American-Made Index . Examined factors for some 400 vehicles with a 2025 model year include the percentage of...

States Where the Drive-Thru Is What's for Dinner

Mississippians spend the most on fast food, per WalletHub

(Newser) - After a hard day at work or school, it's sometimes easier to just pick up a fast-food feast. In some states, that reliance on Mickey D's, Burger King, Chick-fil-A, and the like seems to be more the rule than the exception. WalletHub ran the numbers on the price...

10 Best BBQ Cities in US
10 Best BBQ Cities in US
Jul 5, 2025 1:42 PM CDT

10 Best BBQ Cities in US

Kansas City takes top spot in ranking

(Newser) - Those looking for the best barbecue city in the US can skip Texas and head to Missouri instead. Kansas City comes out No. 1 in a new ranking by the firm Lawn Starter . The ranking takes into account factors such as the number of BBQ joints, the number of competition...

Cities That Will Make Your July Fourth Sparkle

Las Vegas is WalletHub's pick for the best place to celebrate

(Newser) - America celebrates Independence Day on Friday, and in its hunt for the most affordable (and most fun) festivities to mark our nation's birthday, WalletHub has deemed Sin City your best bet. "There's no shortage of things to do" in Las Vegas, the site notes, and the city...

These Are the Most, Least Educated US Cities
10 Most, Least
Educated US Cities
Jun 30, 2025 2:44 PM CDT

10 Most, Least Educated US Cities

Ann Arbor is still on top, according to WalletHub

(Newser) - There's been a reshuffling among the brainiest cities in America , though Michigan's top college town remains, well, on top. Noting higher levels of education typically mean higher salaries and tax revenues, WalletHub compared the country's 150 largest metropolitan statistical areas across 11 metrics, including the share of...

10 Most Peaceful Countries
10 Most Peaceful Countries
Jun 30, 2025 9:41 AM CDT

10 Most Peaceful Countries

Iceland is No. 1, the US is No. 128

(Newser) - The US doesn't get high marks in the latest iteration of the Global Peace Index . America ranks 128th out of 163 nations, thanks in part to its relatively high rate of gun violence and its military footprint in conflicts around the world, reports Time Out . The annual GPI, produced...

NYT Ranks Best Movies of the 21st Century
A Ranking of the Best
Movies of the Century
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Jun 29, 2025 11:04 AM CDT

A Ranking of the Best Movies of the Century

Parasite clocks in at No. 1 on the list from the New York Times

(Newser) - Let the debate among cinephiles begin. The New York Times is out with an ambitious list, one that seeks to rank the best movies so far of the 21st century. Instead of relying solely on their own critics, the newspaper enlisted votes from more than 500 big Hollywood names, including...

Consumer Reports Ranks 32 Car Brands
Best and Worst Car Brands,
According to Consumer Reports
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Jun 28, 2025 6:00 AM CDT

Best and Worst Car Brands, According to Consumer Reports

Subaru is at No. 1, while Jeep is No. 32

(Newser) - Subaru has snagged bragging rights from BMW in the annual ranking of car brands by Consumer Reports . The two companies switched the 1-2 positions from last year in the ranking, with overall scores based on road tests, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. The top 10 finishers of the 32 brands...

These US Airports Are Tops
These US Airports Are Tops
Jun 26, 2025 11:21 AM CDT

These US Airports Are Tops

Oregon's Portland International Airport is the Washington Post 's No. 1 pick

(Newser) - Looking to get out of Dodge? Your trip experience often begins and ends at the airport, and some are more pleasant than others. The Washington Post surveyed its readers for their top picks, spurring more than 2,300 responses. The paper's "Department of Data" columnist, Andrew Van Dam,...

The Most Independent Americans Live Here

Utah named most independent state, and Louisiana the least, by WalletHub

(Newser) - It can be argued that a legacy of the American War of Independence is the desire for self-sufficiency. With plenty of Americans "struggling to maintain financial independence" this Independence Day, WalletHub opted to compare US states based on how dependent its residents are, whether that be on the federal...

10 Cities Where Americans Are Moving

And 10 they're leaving

(Newser) - There are places to be, and places to flee. The 2025 PODS Moving Trends Report takes a look at the cities where Americans are most often pulling up stakes, as well as the cities where they're most often putting down new roots. There's a clear exodus from large,...

The World's Most Livable Cities
The World's Most Livable Cities
Jun 19, 2025 9:14 AM CDT

The World's Most Livable Cities

Economist Intelligence Unit ranks Denmark's Copenhagen as No. 1

(Newser) - The most livable city in the world is now the second most livable city in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's annual ranking. According to the EIU's Global Liveability Index for 2025, Copenhagen is at the top of its list, beating out last year's winner,...

America's Best-Run Cities
America's Best-Run Cities
Jun 17, 2025 1:04 PM CDT

America's Best-Run Cities

Don't look for them in California

(Newser) - Some cities are run like a well-oiled machine, and others, not so much. WalletHub took a look at the largest 148 cities in the United States to see which city officials were getting holiday cards from their constituents, and which were getting fist-shaking citizens at city council meetings. Using 36...

10 American Cities With the Worst Commutes

New York has the longest, while Tulsa has the shortest

(Newser) - The average commute time in the US is 26.8 minutes, according to an analysis of 2023 Census Bureau data at Yardi Kube . That's up 0.4 minutes from the previous year, likely the result of a greater number of people returning to the office. The site crunches all...

Luigi Mangione Is Bursting With Thanks at the Moment
Luigi Mangione Is Bursting
With Thanks at the Moment
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Jun 14, 2025 1:25 PM CDT

Luigi Mangione Is Bursting With Thanks at the Moment

Man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO has 27 gratitude items on his list

(Newser) - We've been offered a peek inside Luigi Mangione's journal . Now, some insight into what the alleged shooter of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is thankful for. The Ivy League grad/accused murderer turned 27 last month in prison, and via an electronic correspondence sent from the MDC Brooklyn detention center,...

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