From Ireland to Mexico, Maps Show Changing Face of US Immigrants
From Ireland and Germany to Italy and Mexico, a new series of maps illustrates changing trends in immigration to the United States from 1850 until 2013. The Pew Research Center graphics show the dominant immigrant groups in each state for every decade during that period. The country’s first great wave of immigrants arrived from Ireland and […]
US Melting Pot Influences Best Foods to Eat in Each State
From fried green tomatoes in Alabama to cheese curds in Wisconsin, the US melting pot influences a list of the best foods to eat in each U.S. state. Drawing on recommendations from locals, Business Insider came up with the list, which also includes foods that can’t be found elsewhere in the country. Here’s a sampling. CaliforniaThe top […]
Take a Look at Most Instagrammed Locations in US
In the United States, parks and geographic landmarks, such as the Grand Canyon in Arizona, are among the most Instagrammed locations in the United States. Busbud explored which locations are mentioned most on the photo-sharing app, which claims to have 300 million monthly users, and came up with a diverse list that includes everything from wineries […]
$100 Million: The Most Expensive Homes for Sale in Each US State
The most expensive house for sale in the United States is a palatial Beverly Hills estate with 12 bedrooms, 23 bathrooms, parking for 24 cars, and its own vineyard. With help from Point2Homes, Business Insider compiled a list of the most expensive homes currently for sale in every U.S. state and Washington, D.C.. While Beverly […]
These Are America’s Richest & Poorest States
Mississippi is the nation’s poorest state while Maryland ranks as its richest, according to newly released information from the US Census Bureau. In addition to Mississippi, the three poorest states include West Virginia and Arkansas. Relatively low levels of education could be a factor in the poverty and lower incomes in all three states. At the […]
Here’s How Much Each State Contributes to US Economy
The United States had a $17.3 trillion economy in 2014 — that’s about $7 trillion ahead of China — which makes it the wealthiest nation in the world by far. Where’s all that wealth coming from? HowMuch.net found that the states with the largest economies are California (13.3 percent), Texas (9.5 percent), and New York (8.1 percent). The […]
See How US State Voting Patterns Have Shifted Since 1789
As the campaign for the 2016 presidential election gained momentum, U.S. businessman Donald Trump threatened to run as an independent if the Republican party did not treat him “fairly”. Third party candidates have been a part of most presidential elections. But since the 1848 election, when Whig party candidate Zachary Taylor defeated Democrat Lewis Cass, […]
VOA’s Route 66 Road Trip Along Iconic ‘Main Street’
Route 66 is the most famous road in the United States. Stretching nearly 4,000 kilometers from Chicago to Los Angeles, this historic highway is often called the “Main Street of America.” Route 66 marks its 90th anniversary in 2016. To celebrate, VOA reporters Caty Weaver, Ashley Thompson and Adam Brock are taking a road trip […]
Popular US Cities that Hate Tourists Most
Tourism might be a trillion-dollar industry in the United States but that doesn’t mean all Americans welcome tourists with open arms. For example, while excited visitors flock to New York City, the Big Apple doesn’t return their enthusiasm. Only Arlington, Texas, hates tourists more than New Yorkers, according to a study from Stratos Jets, a […]
Surprising Truth About Where US Immigrants Are Coming From
MORE ABOUT AMERICA Past Immigrants Had It Easier than Today’s This US Ethnic Group Makes the Most Money What It Takes to Be a Real American Most Common Jobs Held by Immigrants in Each State More than one in 10 people living in the United States right now was born in another country. […]