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Stacker has collected information to help readers understand the varying hate crime laws across the U.S.

Do you use the same password for all your online accounts? Change it now—but not before you see these easy-to-guess passwords to avoid using, based on analysis by VPN provider Twingate.

RateGenius compiled this history of U.S. tolling—beginning with its roots abroad and in ancient history—tapping into research from the Federal Highway Administration; the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association; and other organizations.

Many medals are issued by the U.S. government to members of the Armed Forces. But what do the medals mean, how are they earned, and where do they rank in terms of prominence and prestige? Stacker takes a look at military medals and what they mean.

Stacker looks back on more than a century of military movements, withdrawals, battles, and treaties, using data from the Defense Manpower Data Center.

Sidecar Health compiled a list of facts about surprise medical bills, and what the No Surprises Act—which took effect Jan. 1—will do to combat unexpected health care bills.

How far do Americans travel in counties across the country? RateGenius takes a look at data from the U.S. Census to find out.

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Sitting in traffic can be an intensely frustrating experience, and some cities are worse than others. Using data from the 2021 Global Traffic Scorecard, Routific ranks the worst cities for American traffic.

Stacker takes a look at 25 pictures of abandoned military installations and their stories.

Using research from across the internet, Kazoo compiled a list of 10 leaders from the past century who fought for workplace inclusion

Stacker consulted academic research, program reports, and government data to find out what the U.S. prison population looks like today and how horticulture therapy is being used to improve the quality of life for inmates during incarceration and after release.

Staver Injury Law Firm collected data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s 2020 Fatality Analysis Reporting System to find out when fatal car crashes occur most often on each day of the week.

Stacker compiled a list of key events that help explain Puerto Rico’s relationship with the United States using news and government reports as well as historic records.

Firmspace delved into the history of the five-day workweek and current trends of reduced workdays.

Stacker examined Senate stock disclosure data to reveal the 21 United States Senators who have reported trades above $1,000 so far in 2022.

Propel(x) curated a list of five 21st-century technologies spearheaded by startups that transformed industries, primarily looking at the deep tech sectors.