MA Named Best State For Research, Development In New Ranking: Here's Why
Many Northeast states are among the most innovative in the US, according to a new study.
SmileHub released its 2025 list of Best States for Research and Development on Tuesday, Sept. 16. All 50 states were ranked across 17 metrics, including researchers per capita, research and development (R&D) spending, patents, research facilities, and STEM education.
R&D funding in the US more than doubled over the past 15 years, climbing from $407 billion in 2010 to almost $940 billion in 2023, according to data from the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. That inv…
Virginia Named Best State For Teachers In New Study: Here's Why
Many states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are among the best in the country for teachers, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teachers on Monday, Sept. 15. The rankings compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 24 key measures, including salaries, tenure policies, school spending, and turnover rates.
The best states for teachers have strong pay, quality school systems, and job protections.
"Despite having one of the most crucial jobs in America – educating the next generation – teachers are often underpaid and…
Wave Of Teacher Firings, Suspensions Sweeps US Over Charlie Kirk Comments
A growing number of teachers across the US are facing suspension or termination after posting controversial comments about conservative influencer Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
The fallout from the killing of Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder who was shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, Sept. 10, has reached classrooms nationwide.
In the days since, educators in a dozen states have been fired or placed on leave, according to Education Week. Those states are: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Massachusetts, California, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, …
$10B Plan Could Restart Indian Point Nuclear Plant In Buchanan, Company Says: Report
Several years after ending operations, the Indian Point nuclear plant in the Hudson Valley could still be restarted, but it would take billions of dollars, according to a new report by Politico.
Kelly Trice, the President of Holtec International, which is in charge of dismantling the facility, told Politico that reviving the 2,000-megawatt plant is “possible,” though it would require political and financial backing from Gov. Kathy Hochul and President Donald Trump, the outlet reported on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Holtec’s proposal comes as New York leaders show increasing op…
MD Ranked Second-Happiest State In Nation, New Study Finds: Here's Why
The Northeast is home to some of the happiest people in the country, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Happiest States in America on Monday, Sept. 8. The study compared all 50 states across 30 metrics of happiness, including depression and suicide rates, work hours, income growth, unemployment, family stability, volunteer rates, and safety.
The personal finance website also measured how many adults feel active and productive, as well as factors like sleep, leisure time, and community support.
"In addition to pursuing your passions, having a good work-l…
Covid-19 Cases 'Growing' Or 'Likely Growing' In 31 States, CDC Says
A late-summer COVID uptick is gaining momentum.
Infections are “growing” or “likely growing” in 31 states, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) said after releasing new data Tuesday, Sept. 2, even as the national share of emergency department visits for COVID remains low.
The CDC’s transmission model, based on emergency department trends through Aug. 26, estimates:
In the Northeast, trends are mixed. Connecticut is flagged as growing.
Pennsylvania, the District of Columbia, Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont are likely growing.
Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode …
Eleven PA Powerball Tickets Worth $2.4M Sold As Jackpot Climbs To $1.7B
Eleven Pennsylvania Lottery Powerball tickets worth a combined $2.4 million were sold in the Wednesday, Sept. 3, drawing, officials announced on Thursday, Sept. 4.
The winning tickets included a $1 million prize sold in Allegheny County, a $500,000 Double Play prize in Centre County, and nine $100,000 Power Play prizes sold across the state.
According to the Pennsylvania Lottery, the $1 million ticket was purchased at Center Independent Oil, 1980 Painters Run Road in Scott Township. It matched all five white balls drawn — 3, 16, 29, 61, and 69 — missing only the red Powerball. The retailer …
