Incorporating dozens of metrics into its analysis, WalletHub created a ranking of the strongest economies in the U.S.

Extreme heat is impacting states across the country. See maps of high temperature forecasts and heat index levels.

The U.S. is in peak flu season, as the CDC releases a map of influenza activity across the country. See which states are at the highest risk of flu activity.

Twenty-seven states across America still have the death penalty.. They are Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky.

The color-coded map indicates each state’s activity level, ranging from minimal to very high. The most current map reflects data from the week ending Feb 8, 2025.