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Which industry surprised you the most? Share below 👇
November 12, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Which industry surprised you the most? Share below 👇
On #VeteransDay, here are just the facts about our heroes:
🔹Veterans make up 6.1% of the US population
🔹 Vietnam-era service members make up the largest group
🔹 Asian Americans remain underrepresented among vets
🔹 Over 25% of veterans are age 75+
🔹 1 in 10 living veterans are women
🔹Veterans make up 6.1% of the US population
🔹 Vietnam-era service members make up the largest group
🔹 Asian Americans remain underrepresented among vets
🔹 Over 25% of veterans are age 75+
🔹 1 in 10 living veterans are women
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
On #VeteransDay, here are just the facts about our heroes:
🔹Veterans make up 6.1% of the US population
🔹 Vietnam-era service members make up the largest group
🔹 Asian Americans remain underrepresented among vets
🔹 Over 25% of veterans are age 75+
🔹 1 in 10 living veterans are women
🔹Veterans make up 6.1% of the US population
🔹 Vietnam-era service members make up the largest group
🔹 Asian Americans remain underrepresented among vets
🔹 Over 25% of veterans are age 75+
🔹 1 in 10 living veterans are women
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal to overturn same-sex marriage.
Here's a look at when it became legalized across the US. https://usafacts.org/articles/what-is-the-state-of-gay-marriage-in-the-us/
Here's a look at when it became legalized across the US. https://usafacts.org/articles/what-is-the-state-of-gay-marriage-in-the-us/
November 10, 2025 at 11:32 PM
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal to overturn same-sex marriage.
Here's a look at when it became legalized across the US. https://usafacts.org/articles/what-is-the-state-of-gay-marriage-in-the-us/
Here's a look at when it became legalized across the US. https://usafacts.org/articles/what-is-the-state-of-gay-marriage-in-the-us/
Did the US see record #layoffs in October? We wish we knew.
The BLS paused its monthly job reports — so there’s no official October data.
Here’s what we do know: Through August 2025, 13.8M people were laid off — a 4.6% increase from the same time last year.
The BLS paused its monthly job reports — so there’s no official October data.
Here’s what we do know: Through August 2025, 13.8M people were laid off — a 4.6% increase from the same time last year.
November 7, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Did the US see record #layoffs in October? We wish we knew.
The BLS paused its monthly job reports — so there’s no official October data.
Here’s what we do know: Through August 2025, 13.8M people were laid off — a 4.6% increase from the same time last year.
The BLS paused its monthly job reports — so there’s no official October data.
Here’s what we do know: Through August 2025, 13.8M people were laid off — a 4.6% increase from the same time last year.
#SNAP benefits are still going out — but not in full. Without new federal funding, millions of Americans who rely on SNAP are receiving partial payments.
In some states, more people rely on those benefits — and the impact of partial funding may hit harder.
In some states, more people rely on those benefits — and the impact of partial funding may hit harder.
November 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
#SNAP benefits are still going out — but not in full. Without new federal funding, millions of Americans who rely on SNAP are receiving partial payments.
In some states, more people rely on those benefits — and the impact of partial funding may hit harder.
In some states, more people rely on those benefits — and the impact of partial funding may hit harder.
🚨The US just broke its own record for the longest government shutdown in history.
The previous record? 34 days, set in 2019. ⏳
How long do you think this one will last?
The previous record? 34 days, set in 2019. ⏳
How long do you think this one will last?
November 5, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨The US just broke its own record for the longest government shutdown in history.
The previous record? 34 days, set in 2019. ⏳
How long do you think this one will last?
The previous record? 34 days, set in 2019. ⏳
How long do you think this one will last?
✈️ Air traffic controller shortages are causing flight delays across the US.
But here’s the kicker: FAA facilities were already understaffed — even before the shutdown. https://usafacts.org/articles/is-there-a-shortage-of-air-traffic-controllers/
But here’s the kicker: FAA facilities were already understaffed — even before the shutdown. https://usafacts.org/articles/is-there-a-shortage-of-air-traffic-controllers/
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 PM
✈️ Air traffic controller shortages are causing flight delays across the US.
But here’s the kicker: FAA facilities were already understaffed — even before the shutdown. https://usafacts.org/articles/is-there-a-shortage-of-air-traffic-controllers/
But here’s the kicker: FAA facilities were already understaffed — even before the shutdown. https://usafacts.org/articles/is-there-a-shortage-of-air-traffic-controllers/
For the 5th straight year, "Olivia" took the #1 spot for most popular girl name in 2024.
Across the US, here are the other top picks for baby girls:
🍼 Emma
🍼 Amelia
🍼 Charlotte
🍼 Mia
And if your name’s on this list — congrats, you’re statistically iconic.
Across the US, here are the other top picks for baby girls:
🍼 Emma
🍼 Amelia
🍼 Charlotte
🍼 Mia
And if your name’s on this list — congrats, you’re statistically iconic.
November 3, 2025 at 3:52 PM
For the 5th straight year, "Olivia" took the #1 spot for most popular girl name in 2024.
Across the US, here are the other top picks for baby girls:
🍼 Emma
🍼 Amelia
🍼 Charlotte
🍼 Mia
And if your name’s on this list — congrats, you’re statistically iconic.
Across the US, here are the other top picks for baby girls:
🍼 Emma
🍼 Amelia
🍼 Charlotte
🍼 Mia
And if your name’s on this list — congrats, you’re statistically iconic.
🕰️ Tomorrow, daylight saving time ends — except in Hawaii and most of Arizona. Here are some other facts to know.
November 1, 2025 at 3:30 PM
🕰️ Tomorrow, daylight saving time ends — except in Hawaii and most of Arizona. Here are some other facts to know.
Trick or stats! 🎃 This Halloween, we’re taking a look at trick-or-treaters' favorite sweets.
🍬In 2023, Americans spent an average of $164 on candy alone — a 44% jump in just 2 years. That’s a lot of M&M’s.
🍬In 2023, Americans spent an average of $164 on candy alone — a 44% jump in just 2 years. That’s a lot of M&M’s.
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Trick or stats! 🎃 This Halloween, we’re taking a look at trick-or-treaters' favorite sweets.
🍬In 2023, Americans spent an average of $164 on candy alone — a 44% jump in just 2 years. That’s a lot of M&M’s.
🍬In 2023, Americans spent an average of $164 on candy alone — a 44% jump in just 2 years. That’s a lot of M&M’s.
What’s scarier than ghosts? 👇
Mislabeled charts 🫣
Data not being adjusted for inflation 😳
Seeing the data no longer… exists! 😨
That’s why we’re here - to keep the facts alive!
Mislabeled charts 🫣
Data not being adjusted for inflation 😳
Seeing the data no longer… exists! 😨
That’s why we’re here - to keep the facts alive!
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 AM
What’s scarier than ghosts? 👇
Mislabeled charts 🫣
Data not being adjusted for inflation 😳
Seeing the data no longer… exists! 😨
That’s why we’re here - to keep the facts alive!
Mislabeled charts 🫣
Data not being adjusted for inflation 😳
Seeing the data no longer… exists! 😨
That’s why we’re here - to keep the facts alive!
This week, major employers like Amazon, UPS, and Nestlé announced mass #layoffs.
Zooming out: 13.8 million people were laid off in 2025 through August — a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2024.
Zooming out: 13.8 million people were laid off in 2025 through August — a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2024.
October 30, 2025 at 5:40 PM
This week, major employers like Amazon, UPS, and Nestlé announced mass #layoffs.
Zooming out: 13.8 million people were laid off in 2025 through August — a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2024.
Zooming out: 13.8 million people were laid off in 2025 through August — a 4.6% increase over the same period in 2024.
Hurricanes like Melissa are not a one-off. The data shows a pattern.
There have been seven tropical storms and five hurricanes so far in 2025.
In the last decade (2015 to 2024), there was an average of 18 named storms a year in the Atlantic Ocean. That was the highest 10-year average on record.
There have been seven tropical storms and five hurricanes so far in 2025.
In the last decade (2015 to 2024), there was an average of 18 named storms a year in the Atlantic Ocean. That was the highest 10-year average on record.
October 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Hurricanes like Melissa are not a one-off. The data shows a pattern.
There have been seven tropical storms and five hurricanes so far in 2025.
In the last decade (2015 to 2024), there was an average of 18 named storms a year in the Atlantic Ocean. That was the highest 10-year average on record.
There have been seven tropical storms and five hurricanes so far in 2025.
In the last decade (2015 to 2024), there was an average of 18 named storms a year in the Atlantic Ocean. That was the highest 10-year average on record.
This year, there have been nearly 14 million layoffs in the US.
In August of this year, about 1.7 million people were laid off.
Stay updated with the monthly numbers here: https://bit.ly/3JxfPhv
In August of this year, about 1.7 million people were laid off.
Stay updated with the monthly numbers here: https://bit.ly/3JxfPhv
October 29, 2025 at 8:57 PM
This year, there have been nearly 14 million layoffs in the US.
In August of this year, about 1.7 million people were laid off.
Stay updated with the monthly numbers here: https://bit.ly/3JxfPhv
In August of this year, about 1.7 million people were laid off.
Stay updated with the monthly numbers here: https://bit.ly/3JxfPhv
If the government shutdown continues, #SNAP funding could run out by November 1.
41.7 million Americans rely on SNAP every month. That’s roughly 1 in 8 Americans.
Share your thoughts on the data below.
41.7 million Americans rely on SNAP every month. That’s roughly 1 in 8 Americans.
Share your thoughts on the data below.
October 29, 2025 at 2:30 PM
If the government shutdown continues, #SNAP funding could run out by November 1.
41.7 million Americans rely on SNAP every month. That’s roughly 1 in 8 Americans.
Share your thoughts on the data below.
41.7 million Americans rely on SNAP every month. That’s roughly 1 in 8 Americans.
Share your thoughts on the data below.
#HurricaneMelissa just made landfall in Jamaica. Here’s how this season stacks up:
🌪️ 12 tropical storms or hurricanes so far in 2025
🌪️ Only 1 reached US soil with tropical-storm-force winds
🌪️ Since 2015, 42% of US counties have experienced tropical storms
🌪️ 12 tropical storms or hurricanes so far in 2025
🌪️ Only 1 reached US soil with tropical-storm-force winds
🌪️ Since 2015, 42% of US counties have experienced tropical storms
October 28, 2025 at 9:09 PM
#HurricaneMelissa just made landfall in Jamaica. Here’s how this season stacks up:
🌪️ 12 tropical storms or hurricanes so far in 2025
🌪️ Only 1 reached US soil with tropical-storm-force winds
🌪️ Since 2015, 42% of US counties have experienced tropical storms
🌪️ 12 tropical storms or hurricanes so far in 2025
🌪️ Only 1 reached US soil with tropical-storm-force winds
🌪️ Since 2015, 42% of US counties have experienced tropical storms
It’s open enrollment season for #Medicare — so let’s look at the facts.
📈67.6 million people were enrolled in Medicare in 2024 (that's 1.5% up from the previous year).
💰The average cost of Medicare per beneficiary hit $17,786 — the highest ever (after adjusting for inflation). #DataViz
📈67.6 million people were enrolled in Medicare in 2024 (that's 1.5% up from the previous year).
💰The average cost of Medicare per beneficiary hit $17,786 — the highest ever (after adjusting for inflation). #DataViz
October 28, 2025 at 3:48 PM
One state produces more pumpkins than the next top five states combined.
In 2023, this state harvested 690 million pounds of pumpkins!
Any guesses which state? 🎃
In 2023, this state harvested 690 million pounds of pumpkins!
Any guesses which state? 🎃
October 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
One state produces more pumpkins than the next top five states combined.
In 2023, this state harvested 690 million pounds of pumpkins!
Any guesses which state? 🎃
In 2023, this state harvested 690 million pounds of pumpkins!
Any guesses which state? 🎃
Alaska airlines grounded flights nationwide due to a tech outage. Here's where they rank for on-time arrivals.
October 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Alaska airlines grounded flights nationwide due to a tech outage. Here's where they rank for on-time arrivals.
President Trump's deployment of #NationalGuard troops to US cities has sparked the question: Can he do that?
Federal law lets the president deploy troops during insurrections or to enforce federal laws — with or without state approval
Federal law lets the president deploy troops during insurrections or to enforce federal laws — with or without state approval
October 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
President Trump's deployment of #NationalGuard troops to US cities has sparked the question: Can he do that?
Federal law lets the president deploy troops during insurrections or to enforce federal laws — with or without state approval
Federal law lets the president deploy troops during insurrections or to enforce federal laws — with or without state approval
Who commands the National Guard? Your governor or the president?
Historically, the Guard operates under a governor’s authority.
However, under Title 10, the president can take command, even without a governor’s consent.
Who do you think should have the final say?
Historically, the Guard operates under a governor’s authority.
However, under Title 10, the president can take command, even without a governor’s consent.
Who do you think should have the final say?
October 24, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Who commands the National Guard? Your governor or the president?
Historically, the Guard operates under a governor’s authority.
However, under Title 10, the president can take command, even without a governor’s consent.
Who do you think should have the final say?
Historically, the Guard operates under a governor’s authority.
However, under Title 10, the president can take command, even without a governor’s consent.
Who do you think should have the final say?
The debate around the discontinuation of the #USDA Household Food Security Report underscores a broader issue: the nation needs reliable, consistent, and modern ways to measure food security.
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The debate around the discontinuation of the #USDA Household Food Security Report underscores a broader issue: the nation needs reliable, consistent, and modern ways to measure food security.