Historically, it has been difficult to gather accurate data over human trafficking due to issues like under reporting and the use of deceptive tactics to evade law enforcement. However, human trafficking rates can be estimated through confirmed cases of human trafficking and census data over state population. One law firm did just that using data they collected from the National Human Trafficking Hotline to create a map highlighting the states with the highest rate of human trafficking over the past 5 years.

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As the most-populated state with over 39 million people, California has a reported 11,254 cases of human trafficking from 2019 to 2023. Texas and Florida follow in a similar pattern respectively. As the states with the second and third highest population, Texas and Florida had a reported 7,369 and 6,904 cases during this time.

Georgia is the first state in the ranking where trafficking rates do not directly reflect its population. Despite having the eighth-largest population with over 11 million people, it ranks fourth with 5,140 cases of human trafficking from 2019 to 2023. Atlanta, the capital of Georgia, is home to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, one of the world’s major transportation hubs.

When looking at the data from the rate of human trafficking per 100,000 people, Nevada ranks first. Despite only having a population of just over 3 million, Nevada has a rate of 58.48 victims of human trafficking per 100,000 people. This is in contrast to California, where the rate is 28.88 per 100,000 people. Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world known for its nightlife and gambling, is a target destination for human traffickers. Many vulnerable populations, such as homeless youth and migrant workers, are at a higher risk of exploitation and trafficking in Las Vegas.

Spam calls are a widespread problem that can be a nuisance or leave important information vulnerable to scammers. This map from Ooma shows us that although spam calls are widespread, they seem to have concentrated hot spots around the nation.

The Ooma team used data from the Federal Communications Commission to pinpoint where the highest number of spam calls are occurring. The data is based on the number of spam call complaints the FCC receives per capita. The team highlighted each city with the highest number of calls and shows in a graph below the map how many spam calls complaints are received per 1,000 people. The map is a detailed look at where spam calls are concentrated, giving us an interesting look at the data. If you live near one of these hot spots, be wary of answering the phone.

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These were the cities that had the highest number of spam call complaints per capita:

1. Alexandria, Virginia: 22.84
2. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: 18.75
3. Orlando, Florida: 18.52
4. Miami, Florida: 17.58
5. Atlanta, Georgia: 16.39
6. Las Vegas, Nevada: 16.12
7. Knoxville, Tennessee: 15.18
8. Plano, Texas: 14.91
9. Washington, District of Columbia: 14.46
10. Columbia, South Carolina: 14.44

Alexandria, Virginia, tops the list with the highest number of spam call complaints. The city has received so many that local police have had to put out spam call warnings and prevention tips. Seeing such high concentrations of spam calls definitely leads to interesting questions about why these areas might receive more calls than others.

Be sure to check the map carefully and take note of whether your area is near is near one of these locations.

A recent nationwide survey by NapLab delved into sexual satisfaction across the United States, revealing some surprising trends. The results, summarized in an eye-catching ranked chart, showed that the average satisfaction rating was a modest 4.77 out of 10. This number hints that many Americans are not fully content with their sex lives. Even more surprising was that 23.6% of respondents rated their satisfaction as low as 1, while only 10.6% reported a perfect score of 10. Although 45.6% of participants said they engage in sexual activity at least once a week, it seems frequency didn’t translate into higher satisfaction levels.

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The top 10 states with the highest sexual satisfaction scores are as follows:

1. Oklahoma
2. Kentucky
3. Texas
4. Maine
5. Iowa
6. Louisiana
7. Arkansas
8. New Hampshire
9. Georgia
10. South Dakota

A notable pattern emerged, with many of the highest-ranking states located in the Bible Belt, challenging the assumption that these religious and conservative areas might report lower satisfaction. On the flip side, states like Virginia, New Mexico, and Alaska reported scores below 3, despite earlier NapLab studies showing elevated levels of sexual activity in these states.

Several factors could be influencing these scores, including the impact of technology, shifting social norms, and amount of alcohol consumption. Improving sexual satisfaction may involve better communication with partners, more non-sexual physical intimacy, and even investing in a quality mattress.