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Born on May 24, 1941, Bob Dylan’s multigenerational career has undergone numerous ebbs and flows as the artist evolved with and responded to the world around him. Armed with an intensely deep knowledge of American music, Dylan first emerged from the Greenwich Village folk scene as the voice of dissent against various institutions of oppression. […]

The 1970s was a decade defined by the evolution of rock music as both a genre and cultural movement, splintering and morphing into sub-genres like punk, folk rock, heavy metal, glam rock, and singer-songwriter. It was also an era that, both musically and politically, found its legs and defined itself, in some ways, in its […]

For skiers, it’s hard to beat the excitement of being perched atop a ski run ready to push off or the fun of carving down a snowy slope off-trail. A distant second might be the fun of looking for great ski resorts where you can experience the thrill all over again next season. Curated used […]

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline was $4.32 on Monday, May 9—a fraction of a penny less than the record-high price of $4.33 set on March 11. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of May 9. State gas tax data […]

Queer representation in film was, for a long time, limited to villains, perverts, or characters who met violent or tragic ends by the conclusion of the story. But the narrative is beginning to flip. Over the past several decades, LGBTQ+ characters have seen increased representation—and better representation—than ever before. While independent productions have historically pioneered […]

Since George Washington was sworn in as the country’s first president in 1789, his presidential successors have made many integral and difficult decisions to help shape this country. Civil and international wars, economic crises, and deep-rooted bigotry are just a few major installments our presidents have had to tackle. It’s common to debate the efficacy, […]

There’s hardly ever a shortage of options when it comes to finding something new to watch on Netflix. The streaming service is constantly dropping new original content—be it films, documentaries, or binge-worthy TV series. When it comes to spending, Netflix annually shells out $17 billion on original content. Despite being in a multi-year pandemic, the […]

Like most movie genres, science fiction goes back almost as far as the medium itself, all the way to 1902, to be exact. That was when Georges Méliès—an innovative genius of many talents—unleashed his 14-minute masterwork: “Le Voyage dans la Lune,” better known to American audiences as “A Trip to the Moon.” Inspired by the […]

The overwhelming majority of those who make it onto “richest people” lists—in all 50 states or the world—are men. This face is unsurprising considering the storied histories of discriminatory workplace practices and various barriers to women’s wealth, including barring women from having credit cards until the 1970s. Even today, an income gap leaves women earning $0.82 […]

The national average price for a gallon of regular gasoline is $4.19—up seven cents this week compared to last. Stacker compiled statistics on gas prices in Rhode Island using data from AAA. Gas prices are as of May 2. State gas tax data is from World Population Review. Three states, Connecticut, Georgia, and Maryland, have […]

The first billionaire ever is thought to be Standard Oil magnate John D. Rockefeller back in 1916, or perhaps Henry Ford in 1925. Fast forward some 100 years to 2021: as the COVID-19 pandemic continued to rage, a record-breaking 660 people became billionaires globally, growing the previous year’s number by 30%. While the U.S. is […]

Joshua Lott // Getty Images Famous commencement speeches from 10 public figures The excitement surrounding college graduation ceremonies leaves many future alumni wondering if they’ll remember anything beyond their name being announced, receiving their diploma, then moving their mortarboard tassels from the right side to the left. Despite the adrenaline rush, students often tune in […]

Kerem Yucel // Anadolu Agency via Getty Images States with the largest unionized workforces Unions spent the first half of the 20th century transforming a massive industrial peasantry into the American middle class. In the second half of the 20th century, big business fought back by pressing for so-called “right-to-work” laws, which dilute the influence […]

Americans love the open road, and thanks to the Interstate Highway System—created in 1956—it’s relatively easy to traverse the country. With an efficient way to travel (in theory), it’s no wonder interstates are in heavy use. In 2020 drivers drove over 709 billion miles on interstates. With that much traffic, there are bound to be […]

Drazen Zigic // Shutterstock Classroom test scores were already dropping in early 2020—then the pandemic happened At the end of the 2020 school year, students in grades three to eight were typically behind 8–12 points in math and 3–6 points in reading, according to Northwest Evaluation Association data released in 2021. Test scores remain a […]

By now, it’s known that powerhouse streaming service Netflix has content for just about everyone—from romantic comedies and documentaries to action thrillers and international films. Netflix plans to spend $19 billion on original content in 2022, and it plans to release 61 English-speaking, live-action films. Netflix—which over the years has become synonymous with the term […]

23 passengers injured in Brooklyn subway shooting Frank R. James detonated two devices and fired off 33 shots from his handgun on Tuesday morning inside the 36th Street subway stop in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. No people were killed, but 23 were injured either from the blast or bullets. The 62-year-old suspect was arrested on Wednesday, […]

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s latest report—released in April of 2022—warned that greenhouse gas emissions need to peak by 2025 if there is any hope of meeting the Paris Agreement’s goal of capping global warming close to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit). The climate is changing, and nothing will be spared from its […]

Superficially, Americans and their legislators accept and understand LGBTQ+ individuals more now than even a decade ago. The Supreme Court’s 2015 decision to legalize same-gender marriage stands as of the most tangible and significant wins for LGBTQ+ rights—yet the 2015 ruling only directly protected cisgender lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals. At least 19 states in […]

Few announcements have rocked the automotive industry as hard as the one-two punch of General Motors’ notice of intent to exclusively produce electric-powered vehicles by 2035 and the Ford Motor Company’s $30 billion investment in electric vehicle development. The latter has thus far resulted in the release of an all-electric F-150 and Mustang, the automaker’s […]

Over the last 20 years, a disturbing trend emerged: All 50 states have seen a significant increase in alcohol-related deaths. Only Washington D.C. saw a decrease in death rates. Besides more obvious alcohol-related deaths like alcohol poisoning or drunk-driving accidents, prolonged heavy alcohol use can cause a range of health problems, which can lead to […]

Corporate sites across the U.S are releasing toxins into the surrounding land, air, and water on a regular basis—and often unbeknownst to surrounding communities. After an accidental release from a chemical plant in West Virginia in 1985, Congress passed the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act. The act established the EPA Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), […]

Cars have catapulted into the future faster than almost anything else, adding features at a rapid rate and growing more complex. With each year’s model releases, vehicles include more sophisticated electronics and other features. Cars originally had almost no features apart from, well, the driving itself. They didn’t even have headlights. But in the more […]

23 million birds dead More than 23 million birds across the U.S. have died due to the current bird flu outbreak. The majority of the birds are chickens and turkeys culled across farms to prevent the further spread of the disease. The virus, discovered two months ago in wild birds, has spread to 24 states. […]

Planning a garden of any size can be a challenge, so consider answering a few questions before you get started. Are you growing food, or is it merely a decorative space? Is there enough sunshine, is the soil well-fertilized, and is there adequate space for the plants? It’s also good to keep in mind which […]