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Using recent data from national education metrics, we ranked all 50 states from the worst to best public school systems.

If you think all airports are just lines, delays, and overpriced sandwiches, think again. Around the world, some airports are destinations in themselves.

We ranked all 50 U.S. states (and Washington D.C.) based on road quality, spending, driver satisfaction, bridge safety, and commute efficiency—giving each state an overall score based on weighted data. Get ready to see how your state stacks up.

Deep in the lush volcanic terrain of American Samoa, researchers have uncovered fragmentary fossilized human remains. These ancient bones may represent some of the earliest human footprints in Polynesia, nestled amid soot-blackened cliffs, dense vegetation, and the whisper of crashing ocean waves. The discovery site, rugged and untouched for centuries, suggests the remains were hidden in plain sight, waiting for time and science to finally collide.

We ranked the 25 worst airports in the US based on traveler complaints, delay data, amenities, customer service, and overall chaos. If you’ve ever cried in a terminal, you might find that airport here.

Paranormal experts have investigated hundreds of creepy locales across the U.S.—from crumbling asylums to historic mansions with tragic pasts. But which haunted spots are truly the most terrifying?

We ranked the top 30 US states with the best weather, using climate data like average temperatures, sunshine, humidity, and precipitation.

Deep in the shelter of a remote West Texas cave, archaeologists uncovered something astonishing: a remarkably intact 6,000–6,500-year-old hunting kit.

We’ve gone and analyzed thousands of traveler reviews, social media posts, and tourism data to identify the 25 U.S. cities that most frequently leave visitors underwhelmed.

We ranked the world’s most photogenic countries based on diversity of scenery, lighting, iconic subjects, and epic photo opportunities.

The 2025 Commonwealth Fund Scorecard evaluated all the states based on 50 metrics, including: access, affordability, outcomes, and equity. Factors such as Medicaid expansion, public health funding, and preventive care initiatives also played a role in these rankings.

From crumbling highways to rural areas without reliable internet, America's infrastructure issues are diverse and far-reaching. Using the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings—which evaluate transportation, energy, and internet access—we've gone and identified the 25 states that struggle the most with infrastructure.