The Most Common Natural Disasters Across The U.S.
Never walk, swim or drive through flood water. As little as 6 inches of floodwater can knock you off of your feet. Remember: “Turn around, don’t drown!” …
Charmant USA Announces Retirement of Barry Mazel, Northeast U.S. Regional Manager
Barry Mazel.MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.—Eyewear manufacturer Charmant USA Inc. has announced the retirement of its Northeast U.S. regional manager, Barry Mazel, effective at the end of June 2026. Mazel…
For VM’s 2026 Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers, Year Closes With Positive Gains in Sales, Store Counts Across the U.S.
NEWARK, N.J.—Vision Monday’s signature annual report on the Top 50 U.S. Optical Retailers is being published today for the first time as a digital only publication on VisionMonday.com.…
U.S. Trade Representative to Issue New Tariffs Under Section 301, The Vision Council Advises
ALEXANDRIA, Va.—Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s February decision, which limited the presidential authority to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), the President subsequently imposed…
U.S. Census Bureau Reports 2024 School Enrollment Statistics
The U.S. Census Bureau has provided a glimpse into the number of students enrolled in school across America. According to new 2024 data, 23.4 percent of people ages…
U.S. Adult Cigarette Smoking Rate Hits Another All-Time Low
The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with one in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to new government survey data.…
What to Know About the Current State of Bird Flu in the U.S.: A Conversation with Shawn Gibbs
What is the current risk of an H5N1 outbreak in the U.S., and how concerned should we be? Gibbs: We’re already witnessing H5N1 outbreaks in dairy cows and bird flocks…
More Americans Are Choosing Suburbs Over Metro Areas, U.S. Census Bureau Finds
Americans are moving to the suburbs, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Over the last six years, city centers have seen little growth, while the…
