Srijaa Chatterjee

Mapped: Health Care Spending Per Person by State Americans spent an average of $9,717 per person on health care in 2024, ranging from $7,233 in Utah to $14,044 in Alaska. Alaska, Washington, D.C., South Dakota, New York, and West Virginia recorded the highest per-capita spending. Much of the variation reflects differences in health care prices, provider availability, demographics, and geography, not simply how often people receive care.

Germany Quit Nuclear. So Why Is It Importing More? This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Germany generated 91,790 GWh of nuclear electricity in 2015, but none in 2024 after completing its reactor phaseout. Estimated nuclear-generated electricity imports more than tripled over the same period, reaching 18,313 GWh in 2024.

Ranked: The Highest-Paying College Majors for New Graduates Computer engineering graduates earn the highest early-career median wage at $90,000, compared with $40,000 for the lowest-paying major. Engineering accounts for eight of the 10 highest-paying majors, with computer science also near the top. Early-career earnings vary widely by field of study, highlighting how college major can influence starting pay. Some college majors lead to much higher starting salaries than others.