The Steep Costs Of U.S. Childcare
We break down what it costs to care for a child in the U.S., and how the country stacks up to others.

How are U.S. jobs reports compiled?
The data is based off estimates and not full official counts of the entire labor force, which is now over 160 million strong in the U.S.

Why are single women outnumbering single men in homeownership?
One big factor is that women’s earnings have steadily increased in the past decade.

Why are some citizens protesting in France?
Hundreds of people were arrested in clashes amid some the biggest protests so far against the raising of France's retirement age.
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Does your city have the riskiest drivers?
The U.S. News & World Report Driver Habits Survey analyzed 2,000 drivers, considering factors such as driving habits, the pandemic and inflation.

Public safety debate fuels voters ahead of Chicago election
Public safety is a national concern that motivates people to vote, especially in non-presidential years. That is especially true in Chicago.

Court accepts 'Rust' assistant director's plea in shooting case
David Halls was sentenced to six months of unsupervised probation following the shooting death of Halyna Hutchins on the movie set for "Rust."