Americans Unhappier Than

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

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 - 1d

How much will Americans bet on March Madness this year? Hint: It's more than the Super Bowl

More money will be wagered on the men's and women's basketball tournaments than any other American sporting event.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

Record number of Americans working more than one job

(NewsNation) — At least 5 percent of the American workforce has a second job, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). In a release earlier this month, the BLS reported that a record high ...

The Hill - 3d

American detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan has been released

An American was freed from Afghanistan on Thursday after more than two years in Taliban captivity in a deal brokered by Qatar.

NBC News - 1d

American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest

Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.

CBS News - 1d

American George Glezmann freed by Taliban more than 2 years after arrest

Former U.S. envoy Zalmay Khalilzad says the Taliban's decision to release American George Glezmann was "a goodwill gesture" to President Trump.

CBS News - 1d

Retiring on a cruise ship? More Americans are making it a reality

With more than 4 million Americans turning 65 this year, some retirees choose to live on cruise ships instead of in traditional communities.

CBS News - Mar. 10

60 percent of voters unhappy with DOGE handling of federal workers: Poll

A majority of voters are unhappy with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) handling of federal workers, according to a new poll. When asked about “the way Elon Musk and DOGE are dealing ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

Americans get a bigger tax break for buying an EV than for raising children. ‘What in the world are we doing?’

An examination of how the tax code treats different households shows that working families get far less support than some other taxpayers.

MarketWatch - 1d

Taliban releases American detainee held in Afghanistan

The Taliban has released George Glezman, an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for more than two years. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports that Glezzman was held without charges or accusations ...

NBC News - 1d

Celtics sell for $6.1 billion, more than any American sports team

NFL business keeps booming.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Poll: Most Americans are rooting for Ukraine. But nearly half think Trump prefers Russia.

A majority of American voters say their sympathies lie more with Ukraine than Russia in the war between the two countries.

NBC News - 4d

Poll: Majority of Americans think Trump is too close to Russia

A majority of Americans think President Trump is too closely aligned with Russia, including more than a quarter of Republicans, a poll released Thursday found. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found 56 ...

The Hill - Mar. 13

“I don’t know what the problem is” – Former Chelsea defender unhappy with current player

One former Chelsea defender has declared his unhappiness with one current player after his latest display in a Chelsea shirt.The news comes after Chelsea were defeated by Arsenal in the Premier ...

Yahoo Sports - 4d

How Americans are spending their retirements at sea

The U.S. is seeing a surge of retirements as more than 4 million people will turn 65 this year. Some are choosing a life at sea for their golden years. CBS News' Nancy Chen has more.

CBS News - Mar. 10

American man held by Taliban for over 2 years released, the State Department says

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is praising Qatar for helping the U.S. secure the release of an American man who was held by the Taliban for more than two years

ABC News - 1d

Lili Reinhart has never wanted to be online less than right now

After playing a content moderator in Uta Briesewitz's SXSW premiere 'American Sweatshop,' the 'Riverdale' star is ready to declare the internet 'not good.'

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 7

Afghans who helped the U.S. military blocked from reaching American soil

More than 40,000 Afghans approved for travel after helping the U.S. are stuck in limbo.

CBS News - Mar. 12

More Americans are now seeking UK citizenship. Three of them tell us why

Donald Trump’s re-election has made many in the US doubt whether the direction of their nation is for them. A record number of Americans are seeking UK citizenship, according to recent data.. In ...

The Guardian - Mar. 9

Trump’s Affinity for Putin Grows More Consequential Than Ever

President Trump’s admiration for President Vladimir Putin of Russia has been endlessly dissected, but the American leader’s policy shifts since taking office again could have profound effects.

The New York Times - Mar. 8

43-year-old American moved abroad 16 years ago and is happier than ever—how she lives comfortably on $44,000 a year

Nicole Brewer has spent over a decade teaching English as a second language in Nizwa, Oman.

CNBC - 1d

U.S. soccer is learning more from SheBelieves Cup loss than it would have from a win

A U.S. women's national team loss to a formidable Japan in the SheBelieves Cup final taught a American young squad some critical lessons.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11

First-ever White House crypto summit leaves some investors unhappy

The White House hosted its first-ever “crypto summit” Friday, convening top executives from various digital asset firms to discuss the Trump administration’s commitment to rolling back the ...

NBC News - Mar. 7

Three takeaways: Panthers struggle again with Montreal, Maurice quite unhappy with result

The hometown fans left their arena happy on Saturday night following the battle between the Florida Panthers and Montreal Canadiens.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years

George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.

ABC News - 1d

Late car payments hit highest level in decades

Americans are falling behind on their monthly car payments at the highest rate in more than 30 years.

The Hill - Mar. 8

Ukraine agrees to U.S.-led ceasefire plan if Russia accepts

The agreement came after more than seven hours of negotiations in Saudi Arabia between high-level American and Ukrainian delegations.

CNBC - Mar. 11

Don't click on road toll texts. FBI issues fresh warning about the smishing scam

The FBI is warning Americans not to respond to scam road toll collection texts after receiving more than 2,000 complaints this month

ABC News - Mar. 13

WATCH: USMNT star Christian Pulisic scores 15th goal of season for Milan with his weaker foot from wild angle

The American matched his goal total from last season with more than two months to go in the season

CBS Sports - 6d

'Public enemy No. 1': Pat McAfee unhappy with Indiana basketball coach leaving West Virginia

Pat McAfee punted at West Virginia, where Darian DeVries coached before taking the Indiana job. McAfee was upset, perhaps in a playful way. Here's his response.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ducks, once a conservation bright spot, are now declining in the US, new report shows

A new report says at least 112 North American bird species have lost more than half their populations in the past 50 years

ABC News - Mar. 13

Text scams warning of unpaid road tolls fueled by cybercriminal salesmen on Telegram

An onslaught of unsolicited texts to Americans’ phones in recent months claiming they owe unpaid tolls and E-ZPass bills is more than an annoyance.

NBC News - Mar. 14

Prospective home buyers are hoping for a recession to bring down housing prices. Does that make sense?

More than a third of Americans said they want the housing market to crash because they think it would lower home prices and property taxes.

MarketWatch - 1d

Elite universities, we have a problem

Elite American colleges are under scrutiny for promoting ideological conformity and cynicism, with half of their graduates entering fields such as consulting and finance, rather than careers in ...

The Hill - 1d

Koepka says he plans to fulfill contract with LIV

Five-time major champion Brooks Koepka pushed back on Fred Couples' recent comments that he was unhappy playing in the LIV Golf League.

ESPN - Mar. 12

Barcelona ‘refuse’ date for rescheduled Osasuna clash as two players would miss out

The brass at La Liga giants Barcelona have made clear their unhappiness with the proposed date for their rescheduled clash with Osasuna.Barca’s planned league meeting with Osasuna earlier this ...

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Americans are spending more and more time at home

COVID-19 spurred more Americans to stay home. But this trend didn't start or end with the pandemic, research shows.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Hamas says it will release American hostage Edan Alexander

Hamas announced it will release American hostage Edan Alexander and "the bodies of four other dual nationals."

ABC News - Mar. 14

American influencer apologizes for snatching Australian baby wombat

American influencer Sam Jones said that she had picked up a wombat to try to take the animal off the road.

CBS News - 6d

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