Say what you will about sports, but the five largest sports in the U.S. — football, basketball, soccer, hockey, and baseball — bring in a lot of money. According to the latest sports outlook from PriceWaterHouseCoopers, the North American sports industry is expected to bring in roughly $69.4 billion from sponsorship fees, media rights, and […]
The holiday season is in full effect and millions of people across the country are scurrying around malls and shopping centers, browsing Amazon wish lists, and buying all sorts of gift cards and candies. Some of the most popular holiday purchases so far this year have been DNA testing kits, instant pot multicookers, L.L. Bean […]
The used auto market in the U.S. is extremely important. In fact, pre-owned vehicles make up as much as 75% of automotive sales in the United States, and used vehicle sales have actually been on the rise for seven consecutive years. As 2019 approaches, however, though dealers can remain optimistic about their auto sales and […]
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences 2018 Governors Awards were held on Sunday, Nov. 18 and awarded actress Cicely Tyson with honorary Oscar. She is the first black actress in the academy’s history to win the honor. The 93-year-old actress is a well-known face on Hollywood screens and boasts a career that spans nearly 70 […]
The argument over school uniforms has been going on for decades; do uniforms for students do anything at all to help their education, or are they limiting for students looking to express themselves? With 33,619 private schools in the United States, serving 5.4 million PK-12 students, there are plenty of parents looking to know for […]
The millennial generation is having a positive impact on the healthcare industry, but their cost-consciousness could have negative personal health consequences. According to Forbes, the millennial generation’s desire for transparency, rapid delivery, and convenience has caused a positive shift in the healthcare industry’s efficiency and customer service. The millennial generation, made up of 75 million […]
New York City is such a scenic winter wonderland during the holiday season. Filled with lights, people, cheer, and the unmistakable blare of impatient car horns, it’s a magical place. It’s especially popular for tourists to visit New York City during the holidays to soak in the sights and sounds with loved ones. Among these […]
Approximately 95% of all Americans live within an hour’s drive of a navigable body of water. During the summer, this is great because people of all ages can enjoy time on the water; sailing, fishing, swimming, skiing, and just relaxing. During the winter, however, these large bodies of water can cause some serious weather concerns. […]
The Trump administration’s tariff war with China may be boosting the U.S. steel industry, but it isn’t keeping China from stealing trade secrets. According to USA Today, the U.S. loses up to $225 billion to $600 billion a year to intellectual property theft. “You can’t find a company that hasn’t been assaulted,” said Richard Ellings, […]
Large hail can from golf ball to baseball sized at least 6 to 8 times during the spring and summer thunderstorm seasons. Though hail can be a nuisance, there are much more severe storms out there. Hurricane Irma caused nearly $90 billion in damage. Though Irma, Maria, and Nate caused a significant amount of damage in 2017, […]