Tea is the world’s most consumed drink after water (averaging 3.3% annual growth over the past decade). Global consumption reached 6.5 million tonnes in 2022 (China accounts for 46% and India accounts for 18%).
American population growth and decline over the next 15 years. 36 states grow and 14 decline in this projection. Idaho has the fastest percentage growth (+24.1%) while West Virginia has the steepest percentage decline (−8.4%).
Just five economies controlled nearly three-fifths of global gold exports. Switzerland, the UAE, the UK, the United States, and Hong Kong accounted for 59.2% of export value in 2025.
Weekend work varies widely across Europe. As of 2025, Greece (31.5%), Cyprus (31.3%), and Malta (29%) have the highest shares of employees who usually work weekends.
New York is the best global city in 2026 based on a combined overall average of the economy, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance.
America’s Best Employers in 2026 (companies with more than 500 employees). Workplace satisfaction goes beyond salary, spanning industries and differing widely across state lines.
How Hourly Earnings Vary in Each State (2026). The highest-paying state pays nearly 49% more than the lowest. Washington’s average exceeds Mississippi’s by $14.41 per hour.
Economic competitiveness means how well a country helps businesses grow, create jobs and improve people’s living standards. A big GDP or cheap labor alone isn't enough. These are the most competitive economies as of 2026.
Imagine two countries making cars. One offers lower wages but the other has more productive factories, reliable electricity, and faster shipping. The second country could still be more competitive because businesses can produce and deliver better-value products despite paying higher wages. This illustrates why competitiveness depends on productivity, not just cheap labor.
U.S. Senate Voting Power by state (as of 2026). California has nearly 39.4 million residents and Wyoming has around 589,000. Yet both states elect two senators. That means each California senator represents roughly 19.7 million people, compared with just 294,000 people in Wyoming.
Best Performing Students in Science, Mathematics, and Reading (three-subject average score) in 2025.
Selected schools and students participate as a representative sample. Not every student takes this exam. Participants are approximately 15 years old and enrolled in grade 7 or above. The assessment is mainly computer-based with multiple-choice questions and written responses. The test itself takes about two hours, with additional time for questionnaires and administration.












