7 moments of Asian American and Black American solidarity
Stacker compiled a list of seven moments where Asian American and Black American solidarity paved the way for broad-stroke…
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The 'secret' auto insurance you didn't know existed
Way.com looks into assigned risk pools, a lesser-known insurance option for higher-risk drivers…
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Truck-safe city parking: 4 innovations to protect cars and pedestrians
Illegally parked semitrucks are a roadside danger. TruckParkingClub explored solutions that can mediate the national truck parking…
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7 Asian Americans whose discoveries changed the world
Using information from research publications, Stacker compiled a list of seven Asian American scientists and technologists whose work changed the…
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5 charts that break down the British royal family's wealth
OLBG compiled five charts that break down the British royal family’s wealth using data from The Guardian, YouGov, and yearly financial…
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The origins of 20 political words and terms
Stacker traced the origins of 20 words and terms used in political discourse using historical archives, research reports, and news…
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In 2024, 180 state legislators are facing term limits. Here's everything you need to know about which states will be most impacted
Ballotpedia explains the impact that term limits in state senates and state houses will have in the 2024…
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Hybrid cars are popular among Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. But electric and gas-powered vehicles get mixed approval
Way.com surveyed 1,000 customers across the country see how electric vehicle popularity split among political…
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Can Pennsylvania meet the new tighter federal deadline for certifying election results?
Votebeat reports on Pennsylvania’s uncertain ability to certify November’s election…
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Workplace fatalities on the rise: These are the top 10 most dangerous jobs in America
FVF Law Firm examined data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’s 2022 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries to identify the 10 occupations with the…
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Meet the woman who helped inspire major advances for disabled travelers
The 19th introduces Emily Voorde, a longtime friend of Secretary Pete Buttigeg whom he credits for his understanding of traveling and navigating the…
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Texas county's GOP officials declared election hand-count a success, but kept finding errors
Votebeat reports on hand-counting errors found in a Texas county’s election…
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On paper, teens are thriving. In reality, they're not
When it comes to teen mental health, The Hechinger Report found that traditional measures of well-being don’t match what youth are saying about their…
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Using COVID relief funds, Arizona canceled massive medical debt for one million residents
Next City investigates how medical debt will be canceled for up to 1 million Arizona residents under the American Rescue Plan…
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5 simple ways you can make bathrooms safer for trans and nonbinary people
With transgender and non-binary bathrooms being a hotly debated topic, The 19th explains how to create a safer environment for vulnerable…
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Caretaking demands often put working women at a financial and workplace disadvantage. Can gig work and the care economy help?
To better understand how working women and mothers carry more of society’s caretaking burdens, hampr looked at the financial and social differences…
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What's been considered America's 'gold standard' of autism therapy may not work — and those who have been through it are pushing back
The 74 does a deep dive into applied behavior analysis for autism therapy, its history, progression, and studies’ results throughout the…
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Cannabis products may harbor fungal toxins harmful to human health, but safety regulations are uneven or nonexistent
Writing for The Conversation, a professor of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee explains the dangers of fungus in cannabis…
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Guerilla bus stop benches are spurring Berkeley officials to install official seating for transit passengers
Next City reports that activists in Berkeley, California, have been building benches for bus riders in hopes the city will follow suit to provide…
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The food on your table, brought to you by prison labor
The Marshall Project found that incarcerated workers help produce some of America’s most popular food brands, but with few of the protections…
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The 5 most and least reliable cars in the US, according to car owners
Way.com uses data from Consumer Reports to discuss the most reliable and unreliable cars in the U.S. as of December…
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Facial recognition, biometrics largely accepted in tech, but some remain wary of certain uses
Spokeo analyzed advances in biometrics and their adoption, citing studies, surveys, and news coverage of the growing…
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Bestselling cars in the US
To take a closer look at the auto market, Cheap Insurance compiled a ranking of the bestselling cars in the U.S. using 2023 data from…
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The most congested freight corridors
Truck Parking Club used American Transportation Research Institute data to find the 10 most congested freight corridors in the…
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Which states have the most failing bridges?
Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian Law analyzed records of more than 600,000 bridges throughout the country to find which states have the most that are in…
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Speed bumps don't work: New approaches challenge long-held beliefs about slowing traffic and increasing safety
Cheap Insurance examines the consequences of speed bumps, analyzes their effectiveness, and explores new approaches to traffic…
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A rare total solar eclipse is coming on April 8. Here's what it means for your astrological sign
An astrologist and rideshare driver shares astrology readings with Lyft in advance of the April 8 solar…
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ZIP codes that have donated the most money to Joe Biden this year
Stacker created a list of the zip codes donating the most money to Joe Biden, using data from the Federal Election…
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Low pay, understaffed shifts, and dangerous conditions: New data shows a worsening prison staffing shortage crisis
The Marshall Project looks at how poor working conditions, long work days and violence lead prison staff to quit, causing wide-ranging consequences…
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Big-rig parking shortage across the US spells juggernaut problems
Truck Parking Club used DOT data to explore the severity of the truck parking shortage, which is endangering drivers and those around…
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Rats, roaches, mold: The expensive cost of the most common—and feared—home infestations
ConsumerAffairs data analyzes home infestations in the U.S., revealing insights on consumer attitudes, challenges and effective control…
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Which small US cities are rising hotspots for financial prosperity?
MoneyGeek analyzed economic growth and prosperity indicators for 211 small U.S. cities to find where residents are financially…
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The FDA doesn't test dietary supplements before they hit the shelves. Here's what you need to know.
Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to explain how the FDA regulates drugs and dietary supplements differently, and how to find safe and…
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The latest 2024 state ballot measures — 16 new measures certified in March
Ballotpedia provides an update on the latest certified statewide ballot…
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Donald Trump falsely claims migrants are displacing NYC students in spite of empty seats in city schools
Chalkbeat reports on Donald Trump’s false claims against migrants in New York’s city…
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2024 elections: 11 Republicans and 1 Democrat lose primary re-election bids so far
Ballotpedia highlights state incumbent losses so far in early 2024…
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Changes in child tax credit would have outsized impact on rural children
The Daily Yonder takes a closer look at a proposed expansion of the child tax credit that would make families with lower incomes eligible.…
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Can background checks show whether your identity was stolen?
Money.com offers tips and information to consider when conducting a background check on…
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More police are using your cameras for video evidence
The Marshall Project looks at how police “nerve centers” are blurring the line between public and private…
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5 states with the most and least reported cases of identity theft
Money.com takes a closer look at the states that ranked the best and worst states for identity…
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Rural Americans were less likely to enroll in a federal broadband assistance program. Now it's too late to sign up
The Daily Yonder reports on the federal government halting enrollment in a program that helps millions of Americans afford their broadband…
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San Francisco's burning question: Are we ready for Waymo Google cars?
After an incident with one of Google’s driverless vehicles in San Francisco, Way.com explores whether the city is ready to adopt these vehicles for…
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Population growth is greatest in these US states
Way.com looks at Census Bureau data to see which states are losing or gaining the most…
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Demoted, deleted, and denied: There's more than just shadowbanning on Instagram
An investigation by The Markup found that Instagram demoted images of the Israel–Hamas war, deleted captions without warning, and denied users the…
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This tool can help protect you and your kids on gaming consoles
The Markup looks into an online tool that can help parents navigate the overwhelming number of settings on today’s online gaming…
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Will 2024 voter turnout be the same as in the 2020 presidential election?
Just over two-thirds of adults in the U.S. voted in 2020, but from state to state, turnout ranged from 54% to 80%, leaving a lot of voting power on…
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America's biggest universal basic mobility experiment is taking place in L.A.
Next City looks at early data behind a “mobility wallet” pilot program that is giving South L.A. residents $150 per month to spend on a menu of…
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When ‘k’ is not ‘okay:’ Behind the many generational differences in texting
Visible partnered with Stacker and dove into studies to explore what gets lost in texting translation and how generations can understand each other…
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Are vehicle touchscreens safe or a distraction?
Cheap Insurance explores the complex relationship between in-vehicle touchscreens, driver focus, and the potential consequences for both your safety…
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A simple 5-step checklist to install an EV charger at home
Edmunds has a 5-step checklist for homeowners ready to install an electric vehicle…
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The deadliest intersections in America, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
The law firm of Piasta Walker Hagenbush LLC analyzed more than 18 years of crash reporting data from NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System to…
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Election distrust in Cochise County runs deep, and change is slow to come
Votebeat’s Arizona Bureau looks at how commotion over the midterm election in one rural Arizona county attracted national attention and subsequent…
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This Pa. activist is the source of false and flawed election claims gaining traction across the country
A Votebeat and Spotlight PA investigation shows how Heather Honey’s work, which has been cited by former president Donald Trump and conservative…
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The tools Trump could use to curb abortion access if he's elected
The 19th breaks down the legislative apparatus by which Donald Trump could further curb abortion access in a second…
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The role of dashcams in vehicle accidents and their effect on your car insurance
Cheap Insurance looks into the role of vehicle onboard dashcams in legal proceedings, including traffic court cases, accident lawsuits, and car…
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The 10 most dangerous things inside every home may surprise you
With emergency room visits for home injuries topping 10 million a year, ConsumerAffairs analyzed data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s…
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Who is the ‘Rural Voter?’ A new book builds on old themes to create new understanding
The Daily Yonder looks at “The Rural Voter: The Politics of Place and the Disuniting of America,” in which Colby College political scientists…
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How a national shortage of truck parking impacts more than just truckers
Truck Parking Club used data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to illustrate the dangers of dwindling truck parking in the…
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A new law aimed to increase voting access in rural counties. In South Texas it's having the opposite effect.
Votebeat looks at a new Texas state law that requires small counties to increase early voting days and hours and how some election officials are…
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These 10 states have issued the most speeding tickets
Insurify turned to its database of more than 97 million quotes from partner companies to determine which states had the speediest…
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People in these 19 industries donated the most money to Donald Trump
Stacker examined the industries that contributed heavily to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, using FEC data compiled by Open…
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How telematics could lower insurance premiums for safe drivers—and help discourage bad driving habits
Cheap Insurance explores how the growing field of automotive telematics is changing the auto insurance landscape for…
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What the Biden administration's new executive order on AI will mean for cybersecurity
Drata analyzed the Biden administration’s 48-page executive order on artificial intelligence to determine its impact on…
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A death sentence: Native Americans shut out of the nation's liver transplant system
The Markup investigates why, despite being more likely to die of liver disease, Native Americans are far less likely to make the transplant list than…
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Some Texas counties struggle to meet new law's demand for more polling places
Votebeat’s Texas Bureau looks into a law, passed unanimously by Republicans, that requires counties that offer countywide voting to increase the…
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The presidential candidate raising the most from individual donations in each state
Stacker analyzed campaign finance data from the Federal Election Commission to see which presidential candidates raised the most money in…
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Police give more speeding tickets to Black, Hispanic, and AAPI rideshare drivers than white ones, data shows
Lyft digs into its own data on the frequency with which rideshare drivers are ticketed and discovered that Black, Hispanic, and AAPI drivers are not…
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7 alarming veteran mental health statistics (and tips for support)
Charlie Health outlines some of the most alarming veteran mental health statistics, which shed light on the veteran mental health crisis, and…
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Millennials may be the real winners of baby boomers' pandemic wealth accumulation
Creditnews looks into the “great wealth transfer” and what effect it may have on…
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When is it legal to use AI to record online calls?
Text-to-speech transcription software is booming, but its use can be legally fraught. Verbit looked at data on the legality of recording…
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The history of the American phone book
Spokeo examined historical documents, news reports, and other sources to chronicle the fascinating history of the American phone…
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10 cities with the most single men and women
SmartAsset examined the latest trends in marriage and singlehood across 118 U.S.…
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These are the 10 most popular electric cars in America, according to Edmunds
Edmunds breaks down the 10 most popular electric vehicles in the…
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How dangerous are multi-vehicle pile-ups?
Craft Law Firm examined data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System to see just how much more dangerous multi-vehicle accidents…
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How a non-institutional response to mental health crises is possible — even in big cities
Next City visits a program in Toronto, Canada, that is embracing a non-coercive, person-centered approach to mental…
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In wealthy, educated communities, evidence emerges of a new form of "white flight"
The 74 looks into research shows that when Asian students move in, white families move out, but not for the reason you might…
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Helping DREAMers navigate DACA renewals to support themselves and their families
Next City looks at an online platform that is helping those in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program support themselves and their…
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19 Black historical figures you probably didn't learn about in class
As more states add bans on teaching Black history in classrooms across America, Stacker highlighted 19 underrepresented trailblazers to keep in…
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The counterintuitive ways tech can help older adults stay connected
Lyft uncovered how, by taking seniors’ needs into account in its design and implementation, technology can be a powerful force to help them connect…
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Biden touts rural achievements as part of "barnstorming" tour
As the presidential campaign gains momentum, The Daily Yonder looks at how the Biden administration recently ‘took to the country roads’ to try to…
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Which regions in the US have the most people moving in?
SmartAsset examined trends behind where people are moving in the Northeast, South, West, and Midwest, using the latest Census Bureau…
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Where are all the convertibles in the electric vehicle boom?
The General analyzed data from S&P Global Mobility to illustrate the disappearance of the drop-top in today’s lineup of…
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The 6 best electric- and gas-powered vehicles of 2024, according to Edmunds independent testing
Based on independent testing, Edmunds’ 5th Annual Top Rated Awards determines the best electric- and gas-powered vehicles of…
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Second-generation Americans: What to do when loved ones are sharing misinformation
The Markup looks at the dynamics behind how second-generation Asian Americans cope with friends and family who share…
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How cybercrime losses have more than doubled in 2 years
Cybercrime losses doubled in the past two years, according to Drata’s review of the FBI’s 2022 Internet Crime…
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Your smart TV knows what you're watching
The Markup looks at the software on smart TVs that tracks what you’re watching and explains how to switch it…
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Are small towns actually safer than big cities?
Seeking respite in America’s smaller cities and towns has its appeal, but how much safer are small towns in reality? MoneyGeek analyzed crime…
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U.S. emergency departments see sharp increase in fitness-related injuries in January
With the new year upon us and many people resolving to improve their health and fitness, Monge & Associates looks into the sharp increase in…
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Why some countries are happier than others
Wysa analyzed data from the 2023 World Happiness Report and World Bank Group to see what factors correlated the most strongly with national…
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25 animals most commonly struck by aircraft
Stacker examined which animals were most often involved in aircraft strikes over the past three years using data from the Federal Aviation…
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10 Black-led food justice organizations you should know about
Using interviews, local and federal data, and news, Stacker highlights 10 Black-led food justice organizations working for a more equitable food…
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20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture
Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words popularized from Black Twitter that have helped shape the…
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The 11 best electric vehicles for the entire family, according to Edmunds
The best family electric cars are safe, comfortable, and affordable to maintain. Edmunds put together a list of the 11 best electric family cars…
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What is the actual cost of crime in America's largest cities—and which spend the most and least per capita?
An annual analysis from MoneyGeek looks at the most recent crime statistics from the Federal Bureau of Investigation to estimate the cost of crime in…
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Arizona's federal-only voters are concentrated on college campuses, data show
The state requires proof of citizenship to register to vote, which disproportionately affects young college students, a Votebeat analysis…
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Increase in ballot errors coincides with turnover among county election officials in Pennsylvania
Votebeat’s Pennsylvania bureau looks at how during the 2023 general election more ballot errors occurred than in any election in the state’s recent…
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16 women abolitionists you may not know about
Stacker scoured archives and historical sources to compile a list of 16 lesser-known women who were heroes of the abolitionist movement.…
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Does lane changing get you there faster?
Lane changing may seem like a time-saver, but the data, according to Cheapinsurance.com, shows it may not be worth the…
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This holiday spam text season came with less aggressive promotion from brands
Spokeo analyzed spam text message data from Robokiller to illustrate spam trends over the last…
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Navigating 2024's new and proposed car laws
Way.com explains driving regulations at the federal and state levels being proposed in 2024 and how they may affect drivers across the…
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