By The Numbers
All the numbers you need to know about, on topics ranging from hit movies and food crazes to pop stars and rising companies.
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Public swimming pools, by the numbers
Sep 18, 2023
Public pools are more of a bellwether for racial and economic inequality than you might think. We break down the numbers.
Fireworks, by the numbers
Jul 3, 2023
Americans are lighting up fireworks in record high numbers. We break down a few of the most important ones:
A toxic derailment, by the numbers
Mar 8, 2023
Thousands of people have been affected by the Norfolk Southern accident near East Palestine, Ohio, and the full scope of the disaster remains to be calculated.
A Twitter meltdown sheds light on the murky economics of insulin
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Janet Nguyen
Nov 14, 2022
After a phony tweet sent Eli Lilly share prices plummeting, the pharmaceutical giant is under scrutiny for sky-high insulin prices.
Music’s biggest night, by the numbers
Jan 24, 2020
You may not be surprised to learn Beyoncé is the most nominated woman ever.
Rambo, by the numbers
Sep 25, 2019
For the fifth time, Sylvester Stallone returns to the big screen to play John Rambo, so let's do the numbers on the franchise.
The Emmy Awards, by the numbers
Sep 20, 2019
Hollywood's celebration of itself — the Primetime Emmy Awards — airs this Sunday, so let's do the numbers.
For public good, not for profit.
Pumpkin Spice Latte, by the numbers
Sep 6, 2019
The beloved king of fall drinks is back, earlier than ever.
College football, by the numbers
Aug 29, 2019
In celebration of the 150th season of college football, let's run the numbers on the intense sport.
Tennis superstar Serena Williams, by the numbers
Aug 23, 2019
Ahead of the 2019 US Open, we look at Williams’ athletic and financial legacy.