When the COVID-19 pandemic began and people were suddenly spending more time at home, many started looking at repairs and renovations they’d put off. For employers and commercial building owners, having fewer workers in the office made it an ideal time to schedule renovations and other structural improvements without disrupting business. Though the timing seemed […]
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Most popular baby names for boys the year you were born
One of the most stressful decisions new parents face is choosing the perfect name for their newborns. First names rarely get changed after being assigned and carry with them a wide range of meanings and associations. This creates a lot of pressure on expectant parents to pick the perfect moniker for their little ones. Perhaps […]
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Most popular baby names for girls the year you were born
People can follow trends throughout time by looking at how fashion and music change—and the reasons why. But another way of observing changes in society is by analyzing the names that parents give to their newborn babies. Of course, people name their children for different reasons, but the most common influences include religion, popular culture, […]
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T.F. Green Airport among US airports with the most delays
Frequent fliers and first-time passengers dread arriving at airports only to discover their flights have been delayed—or worse, canceled. Even a delay of one hour can throw a journey into disarray, causing passengers to miss connecting flights or the meetings they were flying out to catch in the first place. There are five basic kinds […]
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US airlines are cutting flights ahead of the 2022 holiday season
When the world shut down during the spread of COVID-19 in 2020, travel largely shut down with it. Many airlines received significant bailouts and assistance from the United States government to stay afloat while almost everyone remained grounded at home. Now as countries shift into COVID-19 recovery and travel has returned to something close to […]
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Rhode Island among the 10 states with the biggest increase in electric vehicle charging stations since 2020
Encouraging Americans to switch to electric vehicles is just one step toward nationwide, zero-emission vehicle utility. In addition to affordable, available fleets of electric vehicles, each state must have the infrastructure to support these cars. This includes adequate charging stations and “Alternative Fuel Corridors,” or a network of alternative fueling stations. Per data from the […]
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Why the US falls behind in passenger train travel
On Sep. 14, Amtrak canceled all of its long-distance routes in the U.S. There was a looming national railway strike, and although no Amtrak employees were part of the involved unions, the dominant ownership of U.S. rail lines by seven companies left Amtrak and its passengers in the middle of the negotiations. Amtrak restored service […]
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25 of the best horror movies based on true stories
“Based on a true story” has been creatively interpreted when it comes to horror films. Director David Fincher, for example, investigated the titular serial killer of his 2007 film “Zodiac” so thoroughly that he and his team actually turned up new evidence. Others play more fast and loose with the phrase. While “The Mothman Prophecies” […]
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How much high school teachers earn in Rhode Island and every other state
Teacher shortages are affecting schools across the U.S. at an unprecedented scale. Nearly three-quarters of district officials and principals have said there aren’t enough applications to fill open positions, according to a survey published in July 2022 by Education Week. To study this trend, Teachercertification.com used data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to calculate […]
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Where people in Rhode Island, every other state are moving to most
Stacker analyzed the Census Bureau’s 2019 American Community Survey data to determine the three most popular destinations for people moving out of each state. Because this is survey-based data, there is some inherent error and actual numbers may vary. The Census Bureau found that, between 2018 and 2019, roughly 7.4 million people moved between states. […]
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How US renewable energy adoption compares to other major emitters
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change issued a critical report in 2018 that outlined the immediate mitigation efforts needed to limit the rise of global temperatures to 1.5 degrees Celsius or less—the temperature after which climate disruptions are likely to become much more severe. The report highlighted the need for global human-caused carbon dioxide emissions to […]
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Best-performing Rhode Island stocks last week
Stacker compiled a list of the best-performing stocks in Rhode Island last week using data from IEX Cloud. Stocks are ranked by the highest percent price change from Oct. 21 to Oct. 28. Stocks headquartered in Rhode Island, listed on the Russell 3000, and a market cap over $5.0 billion were considered. All 4 stocks […]
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Voter demographics of every state
Midterm elections have the power to reshape the U.S. Congress, set the stage for future presidential elections, and alter the direction of the country at large. In 2020, more than two-thirds of estimated eligible voters in the U.S. voted in the presidential election, the largest voter turnout of the 21st century, according to the U.S. […]
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Best thrillers in movie history
Representing the best of all worlds, quality cinematic thrillers pair edge-of-your-seat suspense with genuine human conflict. Throw in a little mystery, some taut action sequences, and the occasional romantic encounter, and it’s no wonder the genre remains so wildly popular year after year. Thrillers are also less tethered to formula or tone than something like […]
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Landmark Supreme Court cases and Chief Justices of the time
In the wake of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death on Sept. 18, 2020, President Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to take Ginsburg’s seat on the court. People widely view Barrett as a conservative judge, which led numerous Democratic politicians to voice concern that she may very well tip the scales when the […]
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The best school district in Rhode Island, every state
Between parental politics, after-school programs, and PTA meetings, navigating school districts can be hard—and choosing the district that is best for your child is even harder. Stacker analyzed 2022 data from Niche to calculate the best school district in every state. Niche rankings rely on statistics from the U.S. Department of Education, SAT/ACT scores, college […]
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The best horror TV shows of 2022 so far, according to critics
Why do people love horror even when it frightens them? Psychological studies indicate that humans like to engage in activities they find stimulating, and consuming horror content can prompt both positive and negative mental and physical reactions. For some, watching a scary TV show may produce fear or anxiety, while for others, it may cause […]
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A brief visual history of how midterm elections changed Congressional control since FDR
Since Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s sweeping four-term presidency, every president has fallen victim to the “midterm curse.” The “curse” is considered political shorthand at this point—the opposition party to the incumbent leader will wrest control of the House of Representatives or the Senate from the leadership. In fact, the sitting presidential party has lost seats in […]
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Bestselling album from the year you graduated high school
Music’s superpower is its ability to evoke memories—good and bad—and its expressive qualities in conjuring a range of emotions and actions at the drop of a melody. That’s not to mention music’s role as both a rite of passage and a way of life for millions—if not billions—of people. It’s no wonder 89% of U.S. […]
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Most common fast food chains in Rhode Island
Fast food restaurants rose to fame during the 1950s and 60s during the advent of the American highway system. The pairing seemed like a match made in heaven: Traversing long open roads for hours on end take a lot of energy, and few options feel better than a pit stop at a fast food restaurant […]
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FAQ: Workers’ compensation for remote employees
For many Americans, COVID-19 transformed work life. Almost two years after the pandemic began, about 6 in 10 workers in the U.S. who said that their jobs could be mainly done from home were working remotely most or all of the time, according to a February 2022 Pew Research Center survey. What hasn’t changed, though, […]
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How manufacturing employment in every state has changed over the last 30 years
There were roughly 12.9 million manufacturing jobs in the U.S. as of August 2022, down 4.7 million from August 1990. Projections forecast that national manufacturing employment will decrease slightly over the next decade. Get It Made used Bureau of Labor Statistics Current Employment Statistics data to look at the national trends in manufacturing employment since 1990, […]
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Rhode Island among states with the highest cancer rates
An estimated 38% of adults will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetimes, according to the National Cancer Institute, making cancer a top medical priority. The National Center for Health Statistics reports that cancer is the most-researched disease in the U.S. The National Institutes of Health dedicated more than $6 billion to cancer research in […]
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15 notable farewell tours in sports history
You can work well into your 60s in most professions, or even longer in politics (Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both in their late 70s). But the shelf life of professional athletes is more like that of avocados—they get soft before too long. Most are retired by the time they turn 40. Athletes who […]
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The best horror movies of 2022 so far, according to critics
2022 is shaping up to be a banner year for horror buffs. Among the year’s spooky flicks include the return of legendary horror auteur David Cronenberg with the Viggo Mortensen-led “Crimes of the Future” and two Jordan Peele projects, the Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer starrer “Nope” and animated “Wendell and Wild.” Viewers have also […]