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This Year's Top 10 Halloween Costumes

Per Google's annual 'Frightgeist' listing

(Newser) - In less than one week, Americans will be getting their trick-or-treat on and donning the most creative costumes to vie for prizes at Halloween parties. Online search data pulled by Google Trends for its yearly "Frightgeist" list has sussed out what appear to be the most popular disguises for...

The US Cities That Rats Love Most
The US Cities That
Rats Love Most
Oct 22, 2024 8:32 AM CDT

The US Cities That Rats Love Most

Chicago tops Orkin's list for 10th year straight

(Newser) - For 10 years straight, one city has claimed the title of America's "rattiest city," according to the Orkin pest-control service , and it's "won" the honor again this year, reports Patch . That city would be Chicago, whose "abundance of alleys" has helped the rodents take...

The Top 10 Horror Movies Ever Made
The Top 10
Horror Movies
Ever Made
Oct 19, 2024 5:30 AM CDT

The Top 10 Horror Movies Ever Made

Classic horror flicks come out on top in Variety 's list

(Newser) - 'Tis the season to curl up in front of a gory horror flick, and for that, Variety has you covered. The magazine's critics compiled an ambitious list of the top 100 horror movies of all time, and one thing is evident in their choices: Classic horror reigns supreme....

Feeling Political? So Are These US States

Maryland ranks as the No. 1 state in terms of political engagement, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Election Day is less than three weeks away, but early voting is already underway in some states, and others are gearing up to open their own polls. WalletHub wanted to see which states were the most politically engaged, so it looked at all 50 using 10 metrics as a gauge....

10 Safest Cities in the US
These US Cities Are
Ranked Safest
Oct 13, 2024 12:30 PM CDT

These US Cities Are Ranked Safest

Vermont is looking mighty secure with 2 locations in WalletHub's top 5

(Newser) - City life has many perks, but it tends to have a riskier rep than the burbs. Urban dwellers know there are plenty of secure places to live, but the safest of them all might just be South Burlington, Vermont. WalletHub named it the safest city in America after digging into...

This Is America's Worst City to Drive In

California's Oakland is a driver's nightmare, per WalletHub

(Newser) - Driving remains the transportation option of choice (or necessity) for many Americans on their way to work, school, and recreational activities, and in some cities, the commute behind the wheel is as close to a dream as commuting can get—in others, not so much. WalletHub took a peek at...

This Is the Most Valuable Private Company on Earth

ByteDance, parent firm of TikTok, comes in at No. 1 on Visual Capitalist's list

(Newser) - Ah, to be a unicorn—not the one-horned creature of fable, but the enviable position of being a privately held company worth more than $1 billion. Visual Capitalist wanted to see which firms topped the charts globally, so it looked at data from Bloomberg, CB Insights, and the "Carbon...

Foodies, Check Out This US City
Foodies, Check Out
This US City
Oct 6, 2024 12:15 PM CDT

Foodies, Check Out This US City

Miami tops WalletHub's list for 'culinary enthusiasts'

(Newser) - From food trucks to Michelin-starred restaurants, every city has its own culinary gems to discover. WalletHub did some deep diving to suss out which US metropolises have tasty offerings for resident and visitor Epicureans alike, looking at more than 180 of the nation's largest cities through the lens of...

This Is the Best Small City in America

Indiana's Carmel tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - Not everyone needs a city that never sleeps—and if you head to one of America's smaller cities, things often shut down soon after dinner. But that's part of the appeal for many, and WalletHub looks at the stats to see how the nation's more modest metropolises...

Coolest Neighborhoods in the US, World

Kerns in Portland makes the top 10 in the eyes of Time Out

(Newser) - Time Out has updated its "coolest" neighborhoods in the world list, and one American locale—Kerns in Portland—cracks the top 10. "They're places that reflect the very best of their cities—its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink—all condensed in one vibey, walkable...

US News Reveals New College Rankings
US News Reveals
New College Rankings
Sep 24, 2024 12:44 PM CDT

US News Reveals New College Rankings

Princeton, Williams, and Spelman are No. 1 in their respective categories

(Newser) - US News & World Report is out with its annual ranking of the best universities in the nation, and there's not much change at the top. Princeton again ranks first, and there are no new entrants in the top 10 from last year. However, Brown (which was tied...

Ladies, These Cities Deserve a Look-See

Columbia, Maryland, tops WalletHub's list of the best US cities for women

(Newser) - Ladies looking for the best place to live, work, and play may want to check out WalletHub's latest rankings , which susses out which states are the best for women, in terms of jobs, health, safety, and more. The site looked at more than 180 of the nation's largest...

You'll Have to Pay Big Bucks to Live in These US Towns
America's Most
Expensive Towns
Sep 23, 2024 7:36 AM CDT

America's Most Expensive Towns

Vineyard Haven, Mass., tops LendingTree's list, with a median home price of $998K

(Newser) - Thinking of ditching the expensive big city you live in for a more affordable small town? Make sure you pick the right small town. Some of those small towns don't come with small prices, per LendingTree , which ranks the most expensive "micropolitan" areas in the US—meaning those...

10 Most, Least Diverse States in America

West Virginia comes in last on WalletHub's list, while California takes the No. 1 spot

(Newser) - In the next two decades or so, the US Census Bureau expects that non-Hispanic whites will no longer rank as the lone ethnic majority in America—in fact, the agency predicts there won't be any group that will be able to claim that by then, per WalletHub . That translates...

$85.6M Haul Makes QB the NFL's Top-Earning Player

Detroit Lions' Jared Goff takes top spot, per Forbes

(Newser) - The National Football League's 10 highest-earning players are set to make a collective $644 million this year—more than twice what the top players earned in 2017, reports Forbes . At the top of the list is 29-year-old Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff, who helped push his team to their...

People Believe These 10 Brands Are Most Partisan

Quartz lists the brands people consider liberal or conservative

(Newser) - As people become more divided over politics , brands choosing to stay neutral so they don't alienate consumers makes financial sense. But Quartz reports that whether or not US companies take a public stand, most Americans attribute liberal or conservative values to them. Using data from YouGov, the outlet reports...

10 Happiest States in America
These Are
the Happiest
US States
Sep 14, 2024 5:30 AM CDT

These Are the Happiest US States

In WalletHub's ranking, the Aloha State takes the top spot for joy

(Newser) - Ever wonder where the happiest Americans live? According to WalletHub's ranking of the happiest states, Hawaii lives up to its reputation for rainbows and sunshine. In a new report, they used 30 metrics to assess joy in all 50 states. "The happiest states are those that provide above-average...

These US Cities With Small-Town Vibes Await You

CNN ranks the best small cities in America to visit

(Newser) - If you've already "been there, done that" in terms of checking out some of the nation's biggest cities—think San Francisco, Chicago, the Big Apple—some quieter metropolitan areas with small-town vibes await, whether you're seeking an end-of-summer jaunt or hoping to travel anytime this year....

Top 10 Colleges in the US
Top 10 Colleges in the US
Sep 5, 2024 2:27 PM CDT

Top 10 Colleges in the US

Princeton and Babson are tops in Wall Street Journal ranking

(Newser) - The Wall Street Journal is out with its annual ranking of the best US colleges, and Princeton is No. 1 for the second straight year. It is followed, however, by the lesser known school of Babson in Massachusetts. The survey, done with the research group College Pulse, takes into consideration...

Best and Worst US Cities for Retirees

Florida is doing pretty well for our elders

(Newser) - For those looking to give up punching the clock sooner rather than later, some cities are better able to facilitate that. As calculating "snowbirds" have long figured out, the Sunshine State is a good place to look at. WalletHub crunched the numbers on 182 American cities (the 150 most...

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