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The Conversation: U.S. weekly news quiz

From the editors at The Conversation, an independent news organization based in Boston that publishes articles written by academic … Read More

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5 NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023

A new fantasy football season is on the horizon. To get you ready, OddsSeeker has compiled a list of five NFL fantasy players to avoid drafting in 2023.

Most lopsided season openers in NFL history

The Game Day compiled a ranking of the 10 most lopsided season openers in NFL history using data from Pro Football Reference.

27 states where online gambling is legal

OddsSeeker researched 27 states where online gambling is legal, using news reports and government resources from across the internet.

A timeline of the Gulf War

Using an array of news and archival sources, Stacker constructed a complete timeline of the Gulf War, identifying relevant events during the conflict.

10 best NFL teams against the spread in the past decade

Each year, the NFL showcases its entertainment value with competitive games between its 32 teams. ATS.io ranked the 10 best NFL teams against the spread in the past decade using Pro-Football-Reference.com.

A timeline of the Civil War

Over 150 years later, the Civil War continues to fascinate readers with a taste for historic minutiae. Stacker compiled a timeline of the war using various historical and academic sources.

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From parchment to pixels: A brief history of medical records

Using research from the National Institutes of Health and other sources, DocBuddy documented five major shifts in the history of … Read More

What drives voters? The years with the biggest spikes in voter registration

Stacker examined U.S. Census data to find which states had the lowest share of registered voters in the 2022 midterm elections and how … Read More

Most common causes of workplace stress

Wysa used Zippia Research data to review common causes of workplace stress and how workers and companies can manage them. Read More

The US offers more organ-donor surgeries than ever, but more work is needed to improve organ transplants

Northwell Health partnered with Stacker to review Organ Procurement and Transplantation Network data and better illustrate the gap … Read More

15% of youth in the US were treated for mental health disorders in 2021

Sandstone Care examined how youth are receiving treatment for mental health using data collected by the Centers for Disease Control … Read More

What are the 6 types of driving automation?

CheapInsurance.com compiled info from engineering organization SAE International to break down the complexities of autonomous vehicle … Read More

Teachers are becoming more educated, but salaries aren't keeping up

TeacherCertification.com explored how salaries aren't keeping up even as more teachers earn post-baccalaureate degrees, citing … Read More

What the Hollywood strikes tell us about the state of unions in the US

Stacker analyzed NLRB data from the past two decades to measure how high-profile labor actions are shifting the power balance in the … Read More

How sustainable is your company? 8 things to look for

At home, you ensure to recycle and curb one-time plastic use. But is your office sustainable? Firmspace compiled this list of what to … Read More

Plant-based sources of probiotics to boost gut health

Thistle compiled a list of plant-based fermented foods that are a rich source of probiotics. Read More

- 10 of the best British fighters in the UFC
  
  OLBG compiled a list of 10 of the best British fighters in the UFC. Athletes from England, Scotland, and Wales were selected based on record, …
- Midcentury modern design in 10 essential pieces
  
  Singulart used historical information and context from museums, experienced furniture resellers, and designers to compile a list of 10 pieces …
- Pitching For A Secure Future: Father And Son Take The Mound
  
  (NAPSI)—In a heartwarming display of shared passions and familial bond, Saratoga, NY father and son duo, Barry and Daniel Bruno, took the …
- A brief history of the US, as told through the evolution of chairs
  
  Chair design and America's history: neither are exactly comfortable. Using books and news articles, Living Spaces explored five chairs that …
- 25 words that were born in the 1960s
  
  Stacker used Merriam-Webster's Time Traveler to find 25 words written or printed in English for the first time in the 1960s.
- Opioid prescriptions are down from a decade ago, but regional disparities remain
  
  Using data from the CDC, Ophelia explored the state of prescription opioid dispense rates across the U.S. amid a national record low.

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History of affirmative action in higher education

Best Universities outlined a timeline of affirmative action in higher education, compiling historic court dockets, executive orders … Read More

Landmark Supreme Court cases and Chief Justices of the time

Stacker used information from the law project Oyez, Justia's U.S. Supreme Court Center, and news reports on Supreme Court decisions to … Read More

How many children live in poverty in your state?

Stacker determined how many children live in poverty in each state by consulting the Census Bureau's Small Area Income and Poverty … Read More

15 notorious celebrity lawsuits

Janda Law Firm compiled a list of some of the most notorious celebrity lawsuits using various news sources. Read More

- 7 wellness expert-backed ways to prepare for a summer weekend away
  
  (BPT) - Summer is the time for exploring new places, spending time outdoors and relaxing in the sun. Whether you are heading to the beach or to …
- The top 18 roasters in America ranked, according to the US Coffee Championships
  
  Home Grounds looked at performance rankings from the 2023 U.S. Coffee Championships and spotlighted the top 18 roasters across America.
- Most states have seen an increase in nursing licenses. So why are there still shortages?
  
  Incredible Health investigated why there are still nursing shortages when most states have seen an increase in nursing licenses using data …
- 26 great summer sports moments
  
  OLBG scoured news archives and other public information sources to compile the greatest sports moments from the summer you were born.
- 10 shopping holidays other than Black Friday you need to know about
  
  To save big on big purchases, timing can be everything. CouponBirds compiled a list of 10 shopping holidays so you can save the dates.
- States with the most severe summer weather
  
  Stacker ranked each state—and the District of Columbia—by the total property damage due to summer weather events from 2013 to 2022, using …