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This island is the happiest place in Asia, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report
According to the 2025 World Happiness Report, Taiwan is the happiest place in Asia, followed by Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand and Japan.CNBC - 1d -
U.S. falls to lowest-ever ranking on 2025 World Happiness Report
The United States fell to its lowest-ever place on the World Happiness Report, released on International Day of Happiness, while Finland remained in the top spot.CBS News - 19h -
Finland is the happiest country in the world for the eighth year in a row
For the eighth year in a row, Finland ranked in the top spot on the World's Happiness Report's annual ranking of the happiest countries in the world.CNBC - 1d -
Finland again ranked happiest country in the world. US falls to lowest-ever position
Finns are the happiest people in the world, according to a new global reportABC News - 1d -
These 18 US cities are among the happiest in the world, new report says
Even as the U.S. slips in the global happiness rankings, 18 of its cities landed among the latest "Happy City Index."The Hill - 19h -
Feeling a bit down under: Australia drops out of world’s top 10 happiest countries
Australia drops to 11th in the latest World Happiness Report rankings, with New Zealand 12th and Nordic nations still on top of the world. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - 7h -
Measles cases in Europe, Central Asia doubled last year to highest level since 1997
There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World ...ABC News - Mar. 13 -
Feeling bummed? You’re not alone, as the U.S. drops to a record low in happiness index
Despite sharing a border with Russia and receiving limited winter sunlight, Finland is the world’s happiest country. But Americans are unhappier than ever.NBC News - 21h -
The 10 most expensive places in the U.S. to start a new business, report finds
California and New York's high costs of living make them expensive for new business owners, according to a recent ranking from an online small business advisor.CNBC - 16h -
Annual report reveals most polluted cities around the world
The countries with the worst air quality included Bangladesh and India, according to an annual report from IQAir.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
ESPN Launches A New Basketball Island On Fortnite
Late last year, ESPN carved out a place for itself in Fortnite with the debut of ESPN Football Island. Now, the network is adding a second island in Fornite Creative, which will be called ESPN ...GameSpot - Mar. 13 -
Asia is a 'beacon of growth opportunities' as global trade war heats up, Singapore deputy PM says
Asia will remain a "beacon of growth opportunities" despite escalating global trade tensions, according to Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
New York Jets to sign QB Justin Fields, according to reports
The New York Jets have their next quarterback in Justin Fields. The signing is a two-year, $40 million deal according to multiple reports.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Road to the 2026 World Cup: how is it shaping up with 48 places at stake?
With more teams to qualify than ever we take a look at the situation in the six confederations, from Japan being close to securing their place to Brazil’s struggles. The road to the 2026 World Cup, ...The Guardian - 2d -
State of the League: Before the NWSL can take on the world, it must find its place in the U.S.
The narrative around women’s sports has changed drastically over the past few years, expedited by the current political climate in the United States. Right now, the WNBA is out in front in a way ...Yahoo Sports - 6d -
TPC Sawgrass 17th hole: What to know about famous 'Island Green' at the 2025 Players Championship
Some key numbers, facts and memories about one of the most famous holes of golf in the entire worldCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold agree to three-year, $100M deal, according to reports
The Seattle Seahawks and QB Sam Darnold have agreed to a three-year deal worth $100.5 million, according to multiple reports.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Finding almond blossoms in unlikely places
Every year, visitors from around the world travel to Washington, D.C. to see the cherry blossoms bloom. What not everyone knows is that there are other places to see blossoms in their full glory — ...CBS News - 5d -
Xbox-Branded Handheld Planned For Later This Year - Report
There could be an official Xbox-branded handheld out by the end of this year. A new report states that Microsoft is partnering with a PC gaming company, like ASUS or Lenovo, on the device, with a ...GameSpot - Mar. 10 -
Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Messi out injured as Argentina seek to seal World Cup place
Lionel Messi will miss two World Cup qualifiers after he was on Monday left out of the Argentina squad for games against Uruguay and Brazil because he reportedly suffered an injury in a club game ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Covid ‘benevolence bump’ endures as acts of kindness 10% higher than before 2020
World Happiness Report 2024 finds volunteering more frequent in most regions as Finland tops chart again and Costa Rica and Mexico enter top 10. The world experienced a “benevolence bump” of ...The Guardian - 1d -
FT ranking: High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2025
Indian peer-to-peer lender tops seventh annual FT-Statista rankingFinancial Times - 2d -
Consider these global ETFs as Trump’s tariffs push the world away from the U.S.
Market strategist Keith McCullough: Stock markets in Europe and Asia will be stronger than the U.S.MarketWatch - 5d -
Americans Are Unhappier Than Ever. Solo Dining May Be a Sign.
The United States slipped to its lowest ranking ever in the World Happiness Report, in part because more Americans are eating alone. Once again, the Finns came out on top.The New York Times - 9h -
Majority of the world's population breathes dirty air, report says
Most of the world has dirty air, with just 17% of global cities meeting WHO air pollution guidelines, a report Tuesday foundABC News - Mar. 11 -
Six of the world's 10 most polluted cities are in one country, report shows
Six out the world’s 10 most polluted cities are in India, while California has the worst air pollution in North America, a new report shows.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
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President Trump expected to sign executive order dismantling Education Department; Finland ranked happiest country in the world.CBS News - 14h -
Athletics: World Indoor Championships
Live coverage from day one of the 2025 World Indoor Athletics Championships in China.BBC News - 9h -
Scheffler happy form improving for Masters defence
World number one Scottie Scheffler is confident he is getting back to his best after relatively slow start to the season as he recovers from a hand injury.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Mikaela Shiffrin sets World Cup podiums record, taking 3rd place in slalom race
Mikaela Shiffrin set an all-time World Cup record Sunday with her 156th podium finish though she let victory slip away in a slalom.NBC News - Mar. 9 -
Women’s Elite Sports Revenues Will Generate More Than $2.35 Billion in 2025
The latest revenue projections reflect global growth of 240 percent over four years, according to a new report.Inc. - 2d -
Greenland holds election as Trump vows takeover
Greenland is holding elections after the world heard from President Trump on his desires to take over the island. Kim Hjelmgaard, a reporter with USA Today, joins CBS News with more.CBS News - Mar. 11 -
World Indoor Track and Field Championships 2025: How to watch, schedule, preview
How to watch the 2025 World Indoor Track and Field Championships from Nanjing, China.Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Seahawks' 2025 season projection with Sam Darnold, according to the SportsLine Projection Model
With Geno Smith out and Sam Darnold in, the model has crunched the numbers on how the quarterback switch affects the Seahawks' season outlookCBS Sports - Mar. 12 -
Bears are most likely team to draft Ashton Jeanty, according to betting odds
Boise State's Ashton Jeanty, widely viewed as the top running back in the 2025 NFL draft, could be heading to Chicago.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
FirstFT: Nvidia to spend billions in US as it shifts chip supply chain from Asia
Also in today’s newsletter, the Fed cuts its 2025 growth forecast and how Jeff Bezos made peace with MagaFinancial Times - 1d -
Asia-Pacific stocks fall even after soft U.S. inflation report pushes two Wall Street benchmarks up; Seven & i shares rise as much as 3.6%
The Nasdaq Composite picked up after the soft inflation report eased concerns about a looming recession and as investors snapped up technology shares.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Morning Report — Dems between rock and hard place on stopgap
In today’s issue: The shutdown ball is firmly in the Senate’s court. The spending package passed the House along party lines, with one sole Democrat voting with most Republicans to pass the ...The Hill - Mar. 13
