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Cities, states say they’ll need more help to replace millions of lead pipes
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The 5 most expensive cities in the world for expats
Image: Fei Yang (iStock by Getty Images)For many, the thought of moving across the globe for work is both exciting and nerve wracking.Being an expat comes with a bevy of unique challenges, but in recent years one issue has come to the forefront more than others: Globally, the cost of living is rising and many
The American cities with the most millionaires
The number of millionaires living in the United States grew 62% in the past decade. Image: Stanley Chen Xi (Getty Images)Image: Marc Guitard (Getty Images)About 28,300 millionaires (and 12 billionaires) call the nation’s capital home. Over the past decade, D.C. saw its number of millionaires grow a whopping 75%.Image: Peter Tsai (Getty Images)Austin had the
Opinion | Cities are experimenting with free buses. So far, so good.
Imagine there was a change in Amazon’s policies that suddenly required you to pay a $3.50 surcharge for packages delivered to the second floor. Or picture a high-rise office building where it cost $2.75 to take an elevator to your doctor’s office. As tenants fled, the building’s owner would quickly go bankrupt. So might your
How Four Chinese Cities Are Responding as Case Counts Rise
On March 16, China added 1,226 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 1,206 asymptomatic infections. They’re part of the country’s biggest outbreak since the first wave in 2020, and local governments are scrambling to contain the spread.So far, the outbreak has reached many parts of the country, including the northeastern Jilin and Liaoning provinces, the northern Hebei…
Pedestrian-friendly cities have lower rates of diabetes and obesity
A review of 170 studies finds consistent evidence that people are less likely to be obese or have diabetes if they live in cities where walking and cycling is safe and convenient Health 24 February 2022 By Matthew Sparkes Pedestrians in Montpellier, FranceManfred Gottschalk/Getty Images Diabetes and obesity rates can be reduced by transforming towns…
If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. New customisation options for all Cities: Skylines' Airports DLC is out now. It lets you build your own airports within your cities, placing down terminals, taxi lanes, customising the plane liveries and so on. It…
Your States, Your Cities
American politics, like American life, is more than D.C. and the federal government. This was going to be a different column. The federal government, made up of three branches as it is, provides a convenient typography for political actors and reformers. There are people whose theories of politics—that is to say, theories of power and justice—focus…
Best cities for tech jobs
If you're considering a career in tech or seeking career advancement, it's a good idea to research the best cities for tech careers. The tech sector reported median wages of $91,250 in May 2020 — more than double the national average of $41,950. But tech salaries — and job openings — vary widely depending on the location.To…
These Cities Have the Youngest Entrepreneurs in America
Research conducted by lending experts has discovered where you can find the youngest average age of entrepreneurs in the United States.Data analysts at LendingTree studied anonymized data from over 100,000 borrowers seeking loans specifically to start a business and to identify the average age of entrepreneurs in each metro area. The findings revealed Greenville in…