Mapped: The Homebuying Income Gap in Every U.S. State

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Mapped: Paid Vacation Days Around the World

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• Iran leads with 53 paid vacation days and public holidays, more than five times the U.S. total of 10.
• The U.S. ranks second-to-last among 185 countries, ahead of only Micronesia.
• European countries tend to cluster around or above the global average, while several major Asian economies fall below it.

Depending on where you live, legally mandated paid time off ranges from nine days to 53 days a year.

Why Europe’s CO₂ Emissions Plunge Every Summer

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• Europe’s estimated CO₂ emissions fell to 5.6 megatonnes (Mt) per day in August 2025, the lowest monthly average of the year.
• August emissions were 28% below the 2025 monthly average, reflecting both warmer weather and Europe’s summer slowdown.

Europe’s summer holiday season doesn’t just empty offices and cities. It also leaves a visible mark on the continent’s carbon emissions.

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Ranked: Countries With the Most Michelin-Starred Restaurants

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• France leads with 641 Michelin-starred restaurants, including 31 with the coveted three-star rating.
• The five leading countries account for 52% of all Michelin-starred restaurants in the dataset.
• Just 162 of the 3,751 Michelin-starred restaurants shown have three stars, equivalent to only 4.3%.

The Michelin star is one of the restaurant industry’s most recognized distinctions.

Mapped: Every U.S. State’s Economy, Matched to a Country

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