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US Cities Lacking High-Speed Internet
Last November, I watched as President Joe Biden signed into law a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. As someone who follows American politics closely, I recognized this as one of the largest federal spending packages in history and a cornerstone of Biden’s domestic agenda. The bipartisan bill includes billions of dollars in investment for infrastructure priorities…
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Most Popular Tiger King Character by US State: Who Love Carole Baskin Most?
Tiger King was the first big hit of the pandemic. We used survey data to find which character each state obsesses over most.
The Romantic Movie Each US State Loves Most [This Year]
Valentine’s Day isn’t worth the stress and cost of going out — regardless of how in love I may feel. I’d rather stay home with that special someone and watch a favorite romantic movie. But what movie should I watch while snuggling up? We partnered with Mindnet Analytics to take a look at the favorite…
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Most Popular Christmas Movies by State: Do You Love White Christmas or Bad Santa?
The holidays are upon me, and that means it’s time to cue up my favorite Christmas movies to get into the spirit of things. And with so much uncertainty surrounding this year’s season, I’ll have all the time I could want to watch my favorite Christmas movies. Not sure which to watch? Using data from…
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Horror Movies US States Are Obsessed With: The Results Are Scary!
Halloween is my favorite holiday. Nothing beats grabbing a bowl of popcorn, dimming the lights, and settling in for a frightening film. But I’m often stumped by which scary movie to watch. I’ve always wondered what spooky flicks other people in my neighborhood are enjoying during the season. Using a combination of information from Rotten…
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Live TV Streaming Scams: How to Avoid Them and Stay Safe
I frequently search for live stream links online and come across all kinds of websites promising the best streaming available at the lowest prices — even for free. Sometimes, I can easily spot obvious scams. But not always. I often find it challenging to figure out which of these websites are scams and which are…
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Why Sports Matter to Cable Subscribers: One-Third May Cancel If NFL is Postponed
I’ve noticed that one of the major setbacks from the COVID-19 pandemic has been the complete absence of live sports, which has caused viewership numbers to plummet across all sports networks. ESPN, the most expensive channel on cable, hasn’t posted official numbers yet, but there’s no doubt ratings have taken a huge hit. The network…
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Disney, Netflix, Hulu, Apple, HBO & Amazon: What Streaming Service Should You Get?
As I browse the internet, I notice a new streaming service popping up almost every few months, each one claiming to be better than the rest. Trying to choose just one or two services that work best for my household has become increasingly difficult with all these growing options. In this article, we’ll focus on…
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