The Washington Post reports on "super zips"–postcodes that rank highly for income and college education levels. A striking interactive map is included in the article, to show what money looks like from space.
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On news of record-breaking US economic downturn, Trump distracts with tweet about delaying election
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U.S. economy shrank at record-breaking 33% last quarter, as 1.4M sought unemployment aid last week
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European Union leaders agree on 1.82 trillion euro ($2.1 trillion) budget and coronavirus recovery fund
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This powerful, versatile cordless vacuum works like a Dyson at half the price
Vacuum cleaners have come a long way since those giant bulky bag behemoths that used to take up most of the hall closet. Machines that handle that kind of cleanup now have to be more than just carpet sweepers. They need to be small, powerful, convenient, and capable of handling a variety of big and […]
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If you've never written a screenplay before, here's what you should know first
Everybody's got a story. Unfortunately, not everybody has the tools to tell that story the right way. That's especially true for someone looking to produce their first screenplay. Just as with any type of writing, penning a script for the screen has a set of rules all its own. Understanding that structure, as well as […]
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These 20 home theater must-haves might make you forget the cineplex
Even as the world takes tentative steps toward reopening against the ebbs and flows of COVID-19, movie theaters remain in a netherworld limbo. High-profile film releases continue shuffling as theater chains, studios and filmgoers grapple with the fact that an enclosed theater may not be a safe place to be for some time to come. […]
