New Jersey leads Northeast in population growth and is bigger than ever. Here's why.
New Jersey's population reached a record 9.5 million in 2024, a surprise surge that exceeds any other Northeastern state.
This is why Tennessee's prison population is increasing, according to experts
Following years of decline, the state's prison population jumped by 8% in 2022, and signs indicate it's still on the rise.
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Facts About the U.S. Black Population
Key statistics and data about the demographic, geographic and economic characteristics of the U.S. Black population.
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Key facts about the U.S. Black population
The number of Black people living in the United States reached a new high of 48.3 million in 2023. That’s up a third (33%) since 2000, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of government data.
Mobile woman helping homeless population after Tuesday’s historic snowfall
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA) - One Mobile woman set out to make a difference, after Tuesday’s historic snowfall. With the help of several donations, Brandy Young says she was able to provide blankets and ...
NY has 670K residents who are illegal migrants — including 42,300 undocumented restaurant workers
President Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration could potentially uproot or deport many of the estimated 670,00 undocumented residents in New York State as well as 1.8 million ...
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Life expectancy losses in the Gaza Strip during the period October, 2023, to September, 2024
Our approach to estimating life expectancy losses in this study is conservative as it ignores the indirect effect of the war on mortality. Even ignoring this indirect effect, results show that the ...
Data released to show immigrant impact on Kentucky communities
Data shows Kentucky is home to about 180,000 immigrants. For historical perspective, back in 2000, immigrants made up two percent of the population, two percent of the workforce and two percent of ...
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The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: questions remain – Author's reply
We thank the authors for their interest in our paper, and their queries. In response to Yue Li and Guangsen Liu, given the current situation of malaria deaths and cases increasing in recent years,1 it ...
24 hours in the cold: Hosting conversations in Pittsburgh about the homeless crisis
The director of Light of Life Rescue Mission in Pittsburgh's North Side blocked off 24 hours for those many conversations in frigid temperatures, taking a break only once, for about an hour overnight.
Gov. Healey on recent Massachusetts immigration arrests: 'I support the apprehension of criminals'
Federal immigration agents were seen Wednesday taking a man into custody in Chelsea, Massachusetts, as well as making other arrests in East Boston.
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Volunteers hit Philadelphia streets in bitter cold to count unsheltered population
Hundreds of volunteers canvassed Philadelphia streets, shelters and warming centers to count the unsheltered population and provide services to those in need.