Food

What is food insecurity?

Long consumed with the obesity epidemic, Americans have found it harder to grapple with the issue of food insecurity as a wealthy nation.

The cities with the most minority-owned startups

Entrepreneurship is one of the many ways that individuals can build wealth in America. There are nearly 170 thousand minority-owned startups in the U.S., employing over 700 thousand people and generating close to $100 billion in annual revenue. 

How Jeff Bezos and Amazon changed the world

When Amazon first launched, a bell would ring in the company’s headquarters every time an order was placed. Within weeks, the bell was ringing so frequently employees had to turn it off.

America’s most sleep-deprived cities

The science on sleep is clear: sleep deprivation is associated with a variety of other health concerns. Despite the importance of good sleep, a large number of U.S. residents do not report getting the rest they need each night. 

Survey reveals America’s love for pets is evident in travel habits

Fun fact: In the U.S. today, there are more pets than there are people! Additionally, Americans are adding furry family members to their “packs” at a higher rate than ever before. About 67 percent of American households currently have pets, which is up from 56 percent when the first such numbers were recorded back in the ‘80s.

Fifth episode of new podcast explores true-crime stories

"Late Edition: Crime Beat Chronicles" presents true-crime stories as told by journalists from regional newspapers around America. The fifth episode of the debut series continues to exploring the 1977 Oklahoma Girl Scout murders.