International Students: Higher Education Is Really Inexpensive In Germany, But Not In The US [CHARTS]
The United States is the second most-expensive country for international students, behind Australia, according to a new HSBC report.
Sell Your Old iPhone: How Much You Can Expect To Get [Charts]
Turns out, 16GB iPhones retain value better than iPhones with more memory.
What GOP Voters Really Think Of The Republican Party [Infographic]
Most Republicans agree that the Republican Party needs to make some major changes.
Climate Change Watch: How Green Is Your State? [Map]
California is great at recycling, and Kansas uses the most renewable energy.
Social Media Marketing: How Do Top Brands Use Social Platforms? [Charts]
Platforms that allow sharing of visual media work are most effective.
Do Fast-Food Workers Need A Pay Raise? [Infographic]
U.S. fast-food industry employees, by the numbers.
The Sequester Is Squeezing The US Federal Government [Charts]
The federal workforce has been contracting at a faster pace since the sequester kicked in.
In The US Who Makes Minimum Wage? [Chart]
That would be mostly food prep and food-service workers.
Living With Parents: Young Adults Taking Longer To Leave The Nest Than Before [Infographic]
21.6 million U.S. young adults were living in their parents’ homes in 2012, according to a new Pew Research Center report.
Millennials Are More Forgetful Than Seniors [Chart]
They’re especially bad at remembering what day it is.
Immigration Reform: How Hard Is It To Become A US Citizen? Play The Game [INTERACTIVE GAME]
More than 700,000 immigrants were naturalized as U.S. citizens in 2012.
China Manufacturing: 10 Things The Chinese Make More Of Than Anyone Else In The World [Infographic]
More than 90 percent of all personal computers manufactured in the world in 2011 were made in China.
Manufacturing’s Decline Is Turning These US Cities Into Economic Wastelands [Infographic]
Nine of them used to be major manufacturing centers.
US Foreclosure Rate Is Declining But Still More Than Double What It Was Before The Financial Crisis [Map]
55,000 foreclosured were completed in June 2013, more than double the 21,000-per-month average in 2007.
Facebook Hasn’t Reached Its Full Potential. Here’s How It Could Make More Money [Charts]
By offering the option of an ad-free experience and focusing on foreign markets.
Amazon.com Has Second Highest Employee Turnover Of All Fortune 500 Companies
Some companies have a employee turnover rate of as little as 9 months, and others as high as 20 years.
Netflix And Other Digital TV: More Than Half Of The US Will Be Watching By 2014
The number of digital TV viewers will hit a crucial tipping point in 2014, with Netflix now leading the pack.
Wages By Occupation: Why The Poor Are Getting Poorer
Hourly wages for low-paying jobs are just not keeping up with inflation.
More US Workers Are Driving To Work Than Ever Before [Infographic]
Most of them drive, and far too few carpool.
Infrastructure: China Might Overtake The US By 2014 [Infographic]
Home to the second-largest stock of built assets, China will likely overtake the U.S. in that regard by mid-decade.
The Racial Divide Over The Zimmerman Verdict Is Enormous [Infographic]
Almost 50% of white Americans were satisfied with the Zimmerman verdict, while only 5% of black Americans felt that way.
Royal Baby: Most Americans Aren’t That Interested [Infographic]
Only 25 percent of U.S. residents said that they followed the news of the royal baby very or fairly closely.
First Amendment Goes Too Far, Say One In Three US Residents
One in three Americans say that the First Amendment goes too far in the rights it guarantees.
World Citizens Prefer US To China, Says Pew Research Center Survey
67 percent approve of the U.S., but only 50 percent approve of China.
Stand Your Ground: 26 US States Have “Shoot First” Laws
“Shoot First” laws prevent law enforcement from arresting a shooter without probable cause that the force used was unlawful.
Home Prices Hit New Peaks In Five US States In May [MAP]
While house prices in most states are still well below their mid-2000s peak, they’re hitting new highs in five states and Washington, D.C.
The Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman Case Cost The City of Sanford $670,364
The city of Sanford, Fla. spent $670,364 on the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman case.
George Zimmerman’s Defense Cost $500,000, Not Including Lawyer’s Fees [Infographic]
And that’s not including lawyers' fees. Here’s a breakdown of how he got the cash and how it was spent.
Trayvon Martin: Thousands Protest George Zimmerman’s Acquittal Across The US [MAP]
Check out this map of Trayvon Martin protests across the United States.
Chinese Tourist Boom: Eyeing Potential Revenues Gains, Hotels Are Catering To Chinese Preferences [INFOGRAPHIC]
Chinese travelers made 70 million international trips in 2011, and hotels are increasingly competing for their attention with perks and customized offerings.
