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When are men getting married, you ask?
In 2024, the median age for men getting married for the first time was 30.2 — up from 29.3 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 22.5.
Utah and Arkansas are tied for youngest marriages (27.2).
The oldest? Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire (32.4).
In 2024, the median age for men getting married for the first time was 30.2 — up from 29.3 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 22.5.
Utah and Arkansas are tied for youngest marriages (27.2).
The oldest? Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire (32.4).
January 12, 2026 at 8:44 PM
When are men getting married, you ask?
In 2024, the median age for men getting married for the first time was 30.2 — up from 29.3 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 22.5.
Utah and Arkansas are tied for youngest marriages (27.2).
The oldest? Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire (32.4).
In 2024, the median age for men getting married for the first time was 30.2 — up from 29.3 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 22.5.
Utah and Arkansas are tied for youngest marriages (27.2).
The oldest? Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire (32.4).
President Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates.
In 2024, the average person had $4.2K in credit card debt — a 20% increase from a recent low in 2021 ($3.5K). Of all household debt, the amount of credit card debt is below mortgage, auto, and student loan debt.
In 2024, the average person had $4.2K in credit card debt — a 20% increase from a recent low in 2021 ($3.5K). Of all household debt, the amount of credit card debt is below mortgage, auto, and student loan debt.
January 12, 2026 at 7:29 PM
President Trump has called for a one-year cap of 10% on credit card interest rates.
In 2024, the average person had $4.2K in credit card debt — a 20% increase from a recent low in 2021 ($3.5K). Of all household debt, the amount of credit card debt is below mortgage, auto, and student loan debt.
In 2024, the average person had $4.2K in credit card debt — a 20% increase from a recent low in 2021 ($3.5K). Of all household debt, the amount of credit card debt is below mortgage, auto, and student loan debt.
This week, the CDC reduced the recommended childhood vaccine list from 17 vaccinations to 11.
Here’s the updated list 👇
Here’s the updated list 👇
January 9, 2026 at 7:19 PM
This week, the CDC reduced the recommended childhood vaccine list from 17 vaccinations to 11.
Here’s the updated list 👇
Here’s the updated list 👇
Warning: these flu facts might spread fast.
January 9, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Warning: these flu facts might spread fast.
Are Americans waiting longer to tie the knot?💍
In 2024, the median age for women getting married for the first time was 28.6 — up from 27 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 20.1.
Women marry youngest in Utah — where the median age is just 25.2. At the oldest? DC with a median age of 32.3.
In 2024, the median age for women getting married for the first time was 28.6 — up from 27 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 20.1.
Women marry youngest in Utah — where the median age is just 25.2. At the oldest? DC with a median age of 32.3.
January 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Are Americans waiting longer to tie the knot?💍
In 2024, the median age for women getting married for the first time was 28.6 — up from 27 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 20.1.
Women marry youngest in Utah — where the median age is just 25.2. At the oldest? DC with a median age of 32.3.
In 2024, the median age for women getting married for the first time was 28.6 — up from 27 in 2014. And in 1956, it was 20.1.
Women marry youngest in Utah — where the median age is just 25.2. At the oldest? DC with a median age of 32.3.
Secretary Kennedy released new dietary guidelines that include recommendations to consume more high fat dairy and meat.
Per-person milk consumption has dropped 47% since 1975 — from 1.25 cups daily to 2/3 cup in 2022. Meanwhile cheese, yogurt, and butter have all seen an uptick in consumption.
Per-person milk consumption has dropped 47% since 1975 — from 1.25 cups daily to 2/3 cup in 2022. Meanwhile cheese, yogurt, and butter have all seen an uptick in consumption.
January 7, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Secretary Kennedy released new dietary guidelines that include recommendations to consume more high fat dairy and meat.
Per-person milk consumption has dropped 47% since 1975 — from 1.25 cups daily to 2/3 cup in 2022. Meanwhile cheese, yogurt, and butter have all seen an uptick in consumption.
Per-person milk consumption has dropped 47% since 1975 — from 1.25 cups daily to 2/3 cup in 2022. Meanwhile cheese, yogurt, and butter have all seen an uptick in consumption.
In this week's Data Behind the News: Venezuela, Affordable Care Act subsidies, and New Year’s resolutions.
January 7, 2026 at 2:41 PM
In this week's Data Behind the News: Venezuela, Affordable Care Act subsidies, and New Year’s resolutions.
Our 2026 ins and outs.✍️ What's on your list?
January 6, 2026 at 10:46 PM
Our 2026 ins and outs.✍️ What's on your list?
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting voted to dissolve after losing over $1B in federal funding.
66.75% of its federal funding supported TV programming like PBS and 22.25% supported radio programming (think NPR).
What do you think this means for local radio and TV stations nationwide?
66.75% of its federal funding supported TV programming like PBS and 22.25% supported radio programming (think NPR).
What do you think this means for local radio and TV stations nationwide?
January 6, 2026 at 8:20 PM
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting voted to dissolve after losing over $1B in federal funding.
66.75% of its federal funding supported TV programming like PBS and 22.25% supported radio programming (think NPR).
What do you think this means for local radio and TV stations nationwide?
66.75% of its federal funding supported TV programming like PBS and 22.25% supported radio programming (think NPR).
What do you think this means for local radio and TV stations nationwide?
When was the last federal government budget surplus? You might be surprised.
January 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
When was the last federal government budget surplus? You might be surprised.
Run to grab an application. 📝 Here are the fastest growing jobs over the next decade.
January 2, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Run to grab an application. 📝 Here are the fastest growing jobs over the next decade.
The energy we’re bringing to 2026.
January 1, 2026 at 3:46 PM
The energy we’re bringing to 2026.
Our top nine posts of 2025 are in! 📊 Which one was your favorite?
December 31, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Our top nine posts of 2025 are in! 📊 Which one was your favorite?
❄️It's the most wonderful — and accident-prone — time of the year.
December 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
❄️It's the most wonderful — and accident-prone — time of the year.
Core inflation (excluding food and energy) dropped to 2.6%, the lowest since early 2021. Headline inflation fell to 2.7%.
The government shutdown disrupted data collection, so figures blend September and November with carried-forward October estimates.
The government shutdown disrupted data collection, so figures blend September and November with carried-forward October estimates.
December 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Core inflation (excluding food and energy) dropped to 2.6%, the lowest since early 2021. Headline inflation fell to 2.7%.
The government shutdown disrupted data collection, so figures blend September and November with carried-forward October estimates.
The government shutdown disrupted data collection, so figures blend September and November with carried-forward October estimates.
2025 was the year of data – and we’ve got the numbers to prove it! Here are the articles you couldn't get enough of.
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
2025 was the year of data – and we’ve got the numbers to prove it! Here are the articles you couldn't get enough of.
In this week's Data Behind the News: Flooding in Washington, expiring ACA subsidies, and measles outbreaks.
December 17, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In this week's Data Behind the News: Flooding in Washington, expiring ACA subsidies, and measles outbreaks.
📉 In 2024, the national property #crime rate dropped to its lowest level in at least 48 years.
That’s a 66% decline since 1991, when the rate was 5,140 offenses per 100,000 people. In 2024? It was 1,760.
That’s a 66% decline since 1991, when the rate was 5,140 offenses per 100,000 people. In 2024? It was 1,760.
December 15, 2025 at 8:23 PM
📉 In 2024, the national property #crime rate dropped to its lowest level in at least 48 years.
That’s a 66% decline since 1991, when the rate was 5,140 offenses per 100,000 people. In 2024? It was 1,760.
That’s a 66% decline since 1991, when the rate was 5,140 offenses per 100,000 people. In 2024? It was 1,760.
We’re hitting the streets to spread holiday....data!
🎁Are you spending more or less on gifts this year?
🎁Are you spending more or less on gifts this year?
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We’re hitting the streets to spread holiday....data!
🎁Are you spending more or less on gifts this year?
🎁Are you spending more or less on gifts this year?
Here's just a fact about ER holiday visits.
December 12, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Here's just a fact about ER holiday visits.
Yesterday, the #FederalReserve cut rates again — this time by a quarter point. It’s the third cut this year as policymakers work to lower borrowing costs.
Was it the right move? And do you think we’ll see another cut in January?
Was it the right move? And do you think we’ll see another cut in January?
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Yesterday, the #FederalReserve cut rates again — this time by a quarter point. It’s the third cut this year as policymakers work to lower borrowing costs.
Was it the right move? And do you think we’ll see another cut in January?
Was it the right move? And do you think we’ll see another cut in January?
65.6% of households in the US own their own while the remainder rents.
Do you own your home or do you rent?
Do you own your home or do you rent?
December 11, 2025 at 4:54 PM
65.6% of households in the US own their own while the remainder rents.
Do you own your home or do you rent?
Do you own your home or do you rent?
🎄Every holiday season brings joy, lights…and ER visits — 18,400 to be exact.
The most accident-prone day? The Sunday after Thanksgiving, with about 660 injuries annually.
Kids under 4 account for 1 in 10 of these cases — often from swallowing ornaments or chewing on light cords. #DataViz
The most accident-prone day? The Sunday after Thanksgiving, with about 660 injuries annually.
Kids under 4 account for 1 in 10 of these cases — often from swallowing ornaments or chewing on light cords. #DataViz
December 8, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🎄Every holiday season brings joy, lights…and ER visits — 18,400 to be exact.
The most accident-prone day? The Sunday after Thanksgiving, with about 660 injuries annually.
Kids under 4 account for 1 in 10 of these cases — often from swallowing ornaments or chewing on light cords. #DataViz
The most accident-prone day? The Sunday after Thanksgiving, with about 660 injuries annually.
Kids under 4 account for 1 in 10 of these cases — often from swallowing ornaments or chewing on light cords. #DataViz
