Stacker-News

The Daily Yonder reports on last year’s American rural population growth, with 90% happening in the South.

Next City reports that Minnesota’s Civility Caucus is helping to develop fertile ground for understanding and collaboration across the aisle of the state legislature.

Ophelia explored which states ban fentanyl and xylazine test strips, using Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association and CDC data.

Edmunds reports the obstacles that must be overcome for solar power to be used in electric vehicles.

Rocket Loans used information from the 2023 Annual Average Cost of Living Index to determine which states have the most affordable groceries.

Is inflation setting back retirement plans? Wealth Enhancement analyzed data from the EBRI to see how Americans are thinking about retirement.

Peerspace put together a list of five unforgettable garden parties that made headlines and shaped history, using government archives and news reports.

Ballotpedia reports on the 50 richest and 50 poorest counties in the U.S. and their voting trends since 2016.

LegalZoom explains how to legally change a name—from the documents needed to the potential pitfalls.

Stacker spoke with users of both dating and friend-finding apps to learn more about how people use these platforms to make social connections.

Stacker used data from the Survey Center on American Life and consulted experts to explore how politics are shaping modern-day romantic relationships.

Truck Parking Club used data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and Census Bureau to explore U.S. freight trade with Canada and Mexico.

The Marshall Project reports on how reproductive rights lawyers, advocacy groups, abortion providers and their patients are responding to the new legal reality of the post-Roe landscape and what new risks they face.

Stacker mapped the Olympic sports with the biggest rise in popularity, using data from Reuters, Sports Media Watch, and Play the Game.

The 19th reports on how Connecticut families brought an end to expensive prison communication, providing a lifeline for the voices behind bars.

Reasons to be Cheerful reports that a growing number of organizations are challenging conventional ways of paying workers to make salary structures more equitable.

The 19th reports on how a couple spent years and tens of thousands of dollars trying to have a baby, and then Hurricane Ian hit and changed their course.

The Marshall Project asked 12 people with criminal convictions what they think of the verdict in Donald Trump’s hush money trial.

Votebeat reports that Arizona election officials are planning ahead for paper problems and higher costs with two-page ballots, but they hope to stick to a single sheet.

LegalZoom explains how an uncontested divorce typically works, its benefits and drawbacks, and the steps to take if it’s the right option.

ConsumerAffairs analyzed 2023 data on product-related injuries resulting in hospital visits to rank the top 10 product-related dangers associated with the Fourth of July.

Next City reports on Philadelphia’s Zero Fare, a pilot program offering unlimited free rides for low-income residents.

Next City reports on Chicago’s Imani Village that will add senior and affordable housing, retail opportunities and more to the Pullman neighborhood.

With more personalized services available than ever, hampr analyzes the ways in which technology is revolutionizing household management

Trump’s fundraising in wealthy suburbs across North Carolina and other key battleground states is down 25% this election cycle compared to 2016, according to a collaborative analysis of FEC dta by Newsweek and Stacker.

Edmunds reports that, according to the EPA, diesel fuel is cleaner than ever and the low-torque power is great for towing.

The Data Project used rankings from Open Data Watch to explore how the U.S. compares to other countries in data transparency and openness.

Rula provides tips on how to take things less personally without losing your ability to show care and concern for others.

Stacker analyzed newly released CDC data to determine which states have the most and least student-led clubs and their impact on student well-being.

The Hechinger Report discusses what is being done at colleges to help student-parents meet insurmountable obstacles in the pursuit of their degrees.

ConsumerAffairs analyzed the Identity Theft Resource Center’s database from 2018 through the first quarter of 2024 to uncover data breaches and identity theft issues.

LawnStarter reports on the history of the lawn mower, from the early days of scythes through today’s robotic mower marvels.

Votebeat reports on the hand counting of ballots in a Texas county and the controversy over its cost to taxpayers.

The Marshall Project reports that several states are sending troops to the Southern border as the legal battle over immigration enforcement continues.

Edmunds reports on the apps that help electric vehicle drivers know where to get the charged up.

Visible partnered with Stacker to explore how the role of phones has evolved over the last six decades using data from World Bank, Gallup, and more.

The Conversation presents a list of six books on the subject of Juneteenth to help people better understand its history and meaning.

The Marshall Project reports on first responders who handle mental health calls and other emergencies in U.S. cities.

The 19th reports that states had until 2018 to comply with new federal child care regulations, but as many as 27 still aren’t in compliance.

ConsumerAffairs compared the rate of speeding/careless driving tickets, accidents, fatalities, and traffic incidents involving gun violence to discover which states have more reckless drivers.

Smartphones have transformed modern life. Spokeo used data from the Pew Research Center and the World Bank to explore smartphone ownership rates.

Votebeat reports on how a key Arizona county and an election service will be ready to count votes faster in November.

Ballotpedia reports that Congressional retirements are the highest since 2018.

Pest Gnome compared the 500 biggest U.S. cities for relative severity of bed bug infestations.

The Conversation relates the story of the U.S. Army Rangers, their training, and the June 6, 1944, invasion of the cliffs and beaches of Normandy.

Swimply used 2023 data compiled by Trust for Public Land to map the concentration of public swimming pools per capita.

Verbit analyzed data from a December 2023 Bosch survey to see where people are the most excited by AI and how they hope it will change their lives. 

Peerspace mapped the states that spend the most time socializing using data from the American Time Use Survey via IPUMS.

Visible partnered with Stacker to highlight some of the biggest trends that could impact how you use your phone in 2024 based on consumer surveys and news reports. 

Hims & Hers surveyed more than 5,000 people across the U.S. and determined that New York City had the best mental health rebound after the pandemic.

Cheap Insurance provides advice on how to handle rodent damage to your car and how to avoid it in the future.

Stacker explored the work that doulas and birth workers are doing to uplift their communities and make giving birth safer for everyone.

The 19th reports on studies that examined mental health issues among Black LGBTQ+ youth.

Using information from research publications, Stacker compiled a list of seven Asian American scientists and technologists whose work changed the world.