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Where are refugees in Nevada arriving from?

During the past five decades, the U.S. has resettled over 3 million refugees, making it one of the leading countries for finding new homes for people fleeing violence, persecution, and war.

 
How Joe Biden is impacting Social Security

President Joe Biden inherited an underfunded, overextended Social Security program that was already crowded with aging baby boomers as dwindling funds dried up before the pandemic stressed the system even further.

I-15 ranks among nation’s deadliest interstate highways

How safe are the interstate highways you frequent? Stacker analyzed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System to determine which interstates have the most fatalities.

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Newsom proposes gas tax rebate to combat California gas prices

California residents pay by far the highest price for gasoline in the United States, and Gov. Gavin Newsom has signaled that he is ready to act on this particular issue.

Expect another rise in food prices as Russia-Ukraine war continues

Food prices that are already at their highest point in more than a decade are set to push even higher amid a global shortage of fertilizer that has worsened since Russia invaded Ukraine.

How much is Donald Trump really worth?

Former President Donald Trump isn’t shy about his business acumen or his vast riches — but how wealthy is he currently?

How to prepare for an earthquake: 15 steps you can take now

While taking these steps would be helpful for residents across the country, anyone who lives in one of the most earthquake-prone areas of the United States should pay particular notice to this plan.

Which states send the most people to Nevada?

The U.S. population between 2019 and 2020 grew at the lowest rate in 120 years—just .35%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. But low population growth didn’t stop many people from moving, as western and southern states saw influxes in population while California and New York saw the biggest drops.

Which states have the most UFO sightings?

Almost three-quarters of all UFO sighting reports in the United States occur between 4 p.m. and midnight. Keep reading to see which states have had the most UFO sightings.

 
Where does Nevada rank in fastest-warming states?

Every state is growing warmer, with higher temperatures fueled by everything from powerful ocean currents and giant coal-fired power plants to commuters, cows, and leaky old buildings.

How much is President Biden worth?

With decades of political experience behind him, Joe Biden was elected the 46th president on Nov. 7, 2020. Take a look at how he made it from senator to vice president to president — and how he’s earned his wealth along the way.

$600 vs. $2,000 stimulus checks. What the difference means to you.

The $600 payments from the stimulus package signed into law will be arriving soon. Proposals for an additional $1,400 have stalled. No surprise, the smaller stimulus will not go as far.