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Most Expensive States: Here's Where NY Ranks, New Report Says
A new ranking by CNBC has found that both New York and Massachusetts are part of the top 10 most expensive states to live in.
The CNBC report, which was published on Friday, July 12, used an index of prices for a broad range of goods and services, which was calculated by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER), alongside housing affordability and the cost to insure a median-priced home, to determine the list of spendy states.
New York, which ranked in ninth place (tied with Florida, Rhode Island, and Washington), earned a grade of D- from CNBC’s “Top States for Business 202…
Fully Vaxxed, Boosted President Biden Gets Covid-19 Again
Despite being fully vaccinated and boosted, President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 — again, White House officials announced on Wednesday, July 17.
The 81-year-old Biden has tested positive for COVID while in Las Vegas, Nevada ahead of the DNC, officials with the White House explained. His symptoms are mild.
His doctor noted that he presented with upper respiratory symptoms, such as a runny nose, a non-productive cough, and "general malaise," as stated in the release.
Since his condition did not improve throughout the day, a COVID test was conducted on Wednesda…
Democrats, Republicans Agree: Boston Voted Second-Safest City In US, New Gallup Poll Finds
Almost three-quarters of Americans think that Boston is one of the safest cities in the country, according to new poll.
It's one of the few things Republicans and Democrats agree on these days.
However, a person's political party is becoming a driving factor in what they consider is safe.
In a Gallup poll, 74 percent of Americans believed Boston was a safe city to live in or visit. The survey looked at 16 of the country's biggest cities. Only Dallas performed better.
Seattle, Las Vegas, and Miami followed Boston as third, fourth, and fifth-safest cities, respectivel…