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Cities
A new study ranks the best U.S. cities for young professionals, comparing jobs, salaries, rent, commute times, and cost of living.
New data reveals which U.S. cities are tipping the scales and why it matters.
'Third places' are spaces that are separate from home and work. They may be critical for individual and collective well-being.
Did your city rank among the five healthiest, or the five unhealthiest places to live in the U.S.?
Some scenic cities feel like you’ve walked onto the set of the latest European romance movie. Here are 12 to add to your travel list!
The 2026 Winter Olympics are taking place in two co-hosting cities, and you’re not the only one wondering why that is.
Have a passion for second-hand shopping or have your eye on a specific vintage item? You might want to check out these cities.
These scenic routes, from California to Alaska, are anything but basic.
Many of New York's proudest nicknames began as insults or responses to something negative.
These locations offer a slew of different activities for non-drinkers. From London to Prague, add these cities to your bucket list.
Winter controls the calendar in these five frigid cities where temps are consistently colder than most U.S. locales.
New data reveals the fastest-growing job markets and hiring hotspots for the year ahead based on key market and economic factors.
Looking to plan a trip for 2026? These eight cities are ideal for hikers.
In case you’re looking to relocate in the new year, these 12 cities across the globe offer great prices and way of living for any digital nomads.
This is where health care costs take the biggest toll on household budgets.
Purchasing everything on your dinner menu plus decor and other items can rack up a serious bill—but many cities are more expensive than others.
Looking for a quick weekend trip but don’t want to spend too much? This is your list.
There are multiple “largest” balls of twine, and all you have to do is travel to the Midwest to find them. We break down the history here.
Start planning a trip to one of these locations before they become too touristy.
A study determines the best places to travel this winter, for both cold-weather and warm-weather lovers.
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