Jesse Singer articles

For decades, the U.S. and Europe have described their relationship as a close partnership—shared values, shared history, shared goals. But recent surveys suggest that beneath the diplomatic language, public opinion across Europe has shifted noticeably. And the results aren’t subtle.

Canadians are famously proud of their country—and quick to point out where it outperforms the United States. But polling and cross-border comparisons suggest something more complicated is happening beneath the surface. On certain issues, many Canadians will admit the U.S. has real advantages. Not always comfortably. And rarely without caveats.

Based on the latest domestic migration trends, housing affordability pressures, job growth data, and relocation patterns heading into 2026, these are the states Americans are most actively choosing to avoid. The results reveal where momentum is fading fastest—and some of the top states might surprise you.

Some of the most important archaeological discoveries don’t make headlines right away. This story begins with bones uncovered nearly a century ago, quietly stored, studied, and debated. Only recently did new technology allow scientists to revisit them—and realize they may be telling a much bigger story about our ancient past.

A new wave of surveys suggests Americans are rethinking how life compares across the border—and Canada keeps coming out ahead. This isn’t just casual opinion either; it’s backed by measurable differences that show up consistently in the data. The numbers point to a quiet but persistent shift in perception—and it’s happening faster than many realize.

Retirement dreams look very different depending on where you land. Using the latest CareScout 2026 retirement data, states were evaluated based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. Some longtime favorites slipped, others surged—and the results may challenge assumptions about where retirement dollars stretch the furthest.

You’re on a short flight, maybe 1–2 hours. Seat belt on, knees cramped, and suddenly you press the recline button. Simple, right? Not quite. Turns out that tiny motion has become one of the most debated actions in modern travel.

Seat kicking is one of those universal flight annoyances almost everyone has experienced—you assume it’ll stop once the passenger realizes it. When it doesn’t, the frustration builds fast, especially when you’re stuck for hours with nowhere to go. And when the response is “just deal with it,” that frustration goes from annoying to infuriating.

Airlines, regulators, and airports are all rolling out big changes in 2026 that will affect how you book, board, pack, and even identify yourself at the airport. Some have been years in the making, others are brand new—and they’ll shape how every traveler moves through the airport from here on out.