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As of September 2020, the US had 3,750 nuclear warheads, 88% lower than 1967 peak of 31,255.

Solar energy produced by homes and businesses more than doubled between 2014 and 2021

Small-scale solar energy production grew at its fastest rate ever in 2022.

Between 2020 and 2021, the US population grew by 393,000 people. That’s one of the lowest single year population increases on record. By comparison, between 2014 and 2015, the US grew by 2.4 million residents, six times higher than last year’s increase.

Between 2020 and 2021, the US population grew by 393,000 people. That’s one of the lowest single year population increases on record. By comparison, between 2014 and 2015, the US grew by 2.4 million residents, six times higher than last year’s increase.

Energy and transportation goods and services increased the most in price compared to a year ago, but they have a limited effect on the Consumer Price Index.

Energy and transportation goods and services increased the most in price compared to a year ago, but they have a limited effect on the Consumer Price Index.

Jackson's likely confirmation is the latest example of the federal judiciary becoming more diverse

Jackson's likely confirmation is the latest example of the federal judiciary becoming more diverse

COVID-19 case counts plummeted following a winter marked by the highest case counts since the pandemic began. Federal, state, and local governments eased required prevention measures and shifted how they monitored the virus. Hawaii became the last state to remove its indoor mask mandate in late March. Daily case counts…

COVID-19 case counts plummeted following a winter marked by the highest case counts since the pandemic began.