The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) reported two troubling numbers for its most recent quarter.
Author: Douglas A. McIntyre, 24/7 Wall Street
These four states have the highest bankruptcy rates in the US
Bankruptcies rose last month nationwide, and the highest rates were in four states in the South.
America’s favorite booze varies by gender, education level
According to a new Gallup poll, the number of people who prefer liquor as their first adult beverage choice has caught up to wine.
The death of journalism? Here’s how many newspapers have shut down in past 15 years
Bad news for print media: Over 2,000 newspapers have closed since 2004, a staggering figure for the journalism industry.
‘The dead zone’: Drinking water in these major cities may soon become toxic
Cleveland and Toledo face an overwhelming issue of toxic water along their shores and very possibly in their water systems.
Chick-fil-A is missing out on more than $1B in sales by closing on Sundays
Chick-fil-A made the decision in 1946 that it would not be open on Sundays. That decision could be costing it billions.
Planning a summer road trip? Gas prices may creep back to $3 a gallon
Americans use an extraordinary amount of gasoline per day, which means even a small price change can cost consumers hundreds of millions a year.
Life expectancy varies by neighborhood – and the gap is huge, study says
A recent report shows that in some American cities, the lifespan can be nearly 30 years longer in one neighborhood than in another.
Why is unemployment for blacks 86% higher than US average?
The unemployment rate for black Americans was 6.7% in April, which is 86% above the national rate. The reason for the disparity is not a simple one.
Elizabeth Warren wants to bust up Amazon, here’s how it could be broken into 3 pieces
Google and Facebook dominate search and social media, but Amazon dominates three parts of the tech industry. That makes it the easiest to dismantle.