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10 Most and Least Relaxed Cities in America
The 10 Most Chill
Cities in America
Aug 12, 2023 2:10 PM CDT

The 10 Most Chill Cities in America

Sunnyvale, California, takes top honors for relaxed citizenry, while Detroit is last

(Newser) - If the residents of Sunnyvale, California, can be roused from their hammock naps, please inform them that they live in the "most relaxed" city in the nation. So declares Lawn Starter , which factored in a surprisingly large number of variables to figure this out. The site ranked the 200...

Having a Baby Soon? One State Outranks the Others

Massachusetts tops WalletHub's list, while Mississippi comes in last

(Newser) - If your future plans include starting a family and you're open to a move (or wondering whether your current location is ideal), WalletHub has some insights. The site looked at all 50 states and the District of Columbia, not only on the issue of costs tied to having a...

The Best 10 Books, From Reader's Digest

Tolstoy and Stephen King crack the list

(Newser) - Those looking to update their reading list for the home stretch of summer might find some ideas in the updated Reader's Digest list of the "100 best books of all time." The editors "considered bestsellers, award winners, and books that are highly rated by readers and...

The World's Most Expensive Cities—for the Rich

Looking to save a buck if you need the finer things in life? Don't move to Singapore

(Newser) - Post-pandemic inflation hit everyone, but it hit some cities around the globe and some of the well-to-do people in those cities harder than others. If your wallet is thick and you want to keep it that way, chances are you don't want to be living in top cities in...

This Is the Best State in America for Health Care

Minnesota tops WalletHub's list, with West Virginia coming in last

(Newser) - Health care in the US before COVID was already a prime political topic—and after the pandemic hit, it became even more so. WalletHub wanted to see which states offered the best, most affordable services, so it looked at all 50 states and Washington, DC, using more than 40 metrics...

States With Highest, Lowest Resignation Rates

Delaware is highest, Massachusetts lowest

(Newser) - Some economists think the pandemic-related phenomenon dubbed the "great resignation" is over. But in some places, people continue to leave their jobs at relative high rates. WalletHub crunched stats and found that Delaware has the highest resignation rate among the states, while Massachusetts had the lowest. The numbers might...

Cities With the Biggest Homicide Rate Problem

Memphis fares the worst in WalletHub ranking

(Newser) - By one metric, the city with the worst homicide problem in the nation is Memphis, Tennessee. That's according to WalletHub , which didn't just look at overall numbers. The survey took into account the per-capita murder rate this year, as well has how the rate has changed from last...

This Is the Best State to Live and Work

CNBC ranks them all, from Vermont at the top to Texas at the bottom

(Newser) - CNBC is out with its annual ranking of the top states for business , and part of the metric includes the best and worst states in which to live and work. The outlet crunched data on a slew of factors, from crime and health care to air quality and worker protections....

The Most, Least Intellectual Cities in US

Ann Arbor appears to be the brainiest

(Newser) - The walls of some cities are decorated with a lot more college diplomas than others, and WalletHub took a look at the 150 most populated in the US to see which among them were the most (and least) educated. The site evaluated populations based on Educational Attainment, which included the...

10 Geekiest Cities in the US
10 Geekiest Cities in the US
Jul 16, 2023 12:30 PM CDT

10 Geekiest Cities in the US

New York has the most to offer in a new survey

(Newser) - Those who consider themselves geeks might want to head for the nearest big city. In a new ranking of the most and least "geeky" cities in the nation, Lawn Love discovered that bigger cities have the most to offer those of this particular mindset. The survey focused on opportunities...

This Is the Most Stressed City in America

Cleveland tops WalletHub's list, while Vermont's South Burlington chillaxes in last place

(Newser) - Between work, family issues, money, and life's other usual trials and tribulations, trying to tamp down on stress can seem a fruitless task. There may be some areas of the country, however, where you can surround yourself with a calmer, more carefree populace. WalletHub examined the 182 largest US...

Cities With the Worst Hotels
US Cities With
Worst Hotel Reviews
Jul 1, 2023 10:45 AM CDT

US Cities With Worst Hotel Reviews

PlanetWare gives the unwanted top honor to Myrtle Beach

(Newser) - The travel site PlanetWare is out with rankings that no chamber of commerce in the country wants to be on: US cities with the worst hotels. The site pored over online reviews at Tripadvisor (which isn't affiliated with the rankings) to figure out which cities get consistently lousy assessments...

Here Are the Most, Least Livable Cities on Earth
This Is the
Most Livable City
in the World
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Jun 25, 2023 12:10 PM CDT

This Is the Most Livable City in the World

Vienna is No. 1 in rankings of 170+ cities worldwide; no US cities make the top 10

(Newser) - Looking to pull up roots and try to make it in an exciting new city? Head to Vienna, deemed the most livable city, or to Canada, where three cities are among the top picks on the Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Index . The EIU based its rankings of more...

Here Are the Best-Run Cities in America

Nampa, Idaho, is No. 1 in WalletHub's rankings, while San Francisco comes in last

(Newser) - Running a city is no small task—and the past few years, marred by COVID and economic struggles, have tacked new challenges onto the old ones for those in such leadership roles. To see which of America's 150 or so largest cities are operating at peak efficiency, WalletHub looked...

This City Has the Most Overvalued Houses

Homebuyers in Atlanta paying nearly 50% above historical averages

(Newser) - The housing market may have cooled off from last year, but prices remain sky high in much of the country. In Atlanta, for instance, people are paying prices nearly 50% above historical averages there, according to an analysis out of Florida Atlantic University . While that city is tops on the...

One Automaker Rules the Most 'Made-in-America' Vehicles

Tesla takes up top 4 spots in Cars.com ranking, starting with its Model Y

(Newser) - Looking for a new set of wheels that will make you feel extra patriotic? Buy a Tesla—at least, one of the models that dominate the top four slots in Cars.com's most "American-made" vehicles index. Auto production in the US adds a big boost to the national...

World&#39;s Biggest Landowners
This Guy Owns 1/6th of Earth
Jun 18, 2023 12:50 PM CDT

This Guy Owns 1/6th of Earth

King Charles and the British royals own 6.6B acres

(Newser) - For anyone who's ever wondered who the world's biggest land baron is, the answer is some guy with a bunch of first names: Charles Philip Arthur George. Or Britain's King Charles III, as he's better known, Digg reports in a look at the top 25. Seems...

This Is America's Friendliest LGBTQ+ City

San Francisco takes the top spot in LawnStarter's rankings, while Florida's Hialeah falls to the bottom

(Newser) - It's almost the midway point in Pride Month, the celebration and commemoration of LGBTQ+ pride, with events taking place nationwide—including at the White House . LawnStarter decided to scout out what parts of the country are most pride-friendly, looking at 20 metrics for 200 of the America's largest...

This Is the Friendliest City in the World

Toronto takes the top spot in Preply's rankings; 2 US cities also make the top 10

(Newser) - Looking forward to a summer vacation, or even a relocation? Preply is out with its Community Spirit Index , which ranks more than 50 cities around the world in terms of how friendly they are to non-natives. The language learning app examined six main metrics to gather a sense of how...

Here Are the Best Cities in America for a Staycation

Honolulu tops WalletHub's list

(Newser) - Want to save your wallet this summer and hover closer to home for some R&R? Those contemplating a "staycation" might want to check out WalletHub's latest rankings , which lists which US cities are best for such homebound holidays. The site looked at more than 180 of the...

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