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Finland named as happiest country for eighth year
Access to nature and a strong welfare system are cited as factors as Nordic nations dominate the rankings.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
10 Players Championship golfers with names that sound like they belong at the country club
Some people have names that are perfectly suited for what they do in life. Here are 10 Players Championship golfers whose name fit their occupation.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
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 - 6d -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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President Trump expected to sign executive order dismantling Education Department; Finland ranked happiest country in the world.CBS News - 3d -
One country is celebrating the 'world's ugliest animal'
The blobfish, a deep-sea creature that has been described as the world’s ugliest animal, was named New Zealand’s Fish of the Year.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Oklahoma's Jordan Bowers named SEC Gymnast of the Year
Sooners senior Jordan Bowers, the No. 2 gymnast in the country, earned the highest honor in the Southeastern Conference on Wednesday.Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark
After 12 years, we’ve said goodbye to one of the happiest countries on Earth. From friluftsliv (the joy of the open air) to janteloven (realising you’re no better than others) here’s what I’ve ...The Guardian - Mar. 8 -
Merz presses Greens to name their terms for German defence spending rise
‘What more do you want from us?’ asks chancellor-in-waiting as he seeks urgent support for fiscal rule changes. Germany’s chancellor-in-waiting has tried to win over the Greens to his ambitious but ...The Guardian - Mar. 13 -
Sweden is 'no longer a country that cannot be trusted'
Sweden and Finland's defence sectors are benefiting from their countries joining Nato.BBC News - Mar. 6 -
Why Andre Cisco is the happiest player to have signed with the Jets as a free agent
A guy to root for on the Jets defense:Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
Reader callout: Brides and grooms — are you paying too much for your wedding?
Costs are spiralling for what could be the happiest day of your lifeFinancial Times - Mar. 8 -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - Mar. 14 -
Ringo Starr reflects on being "the country guy in The Beatles"
Former Beatle Ringo Starr goes on stage at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium alongside famous friends for an epic 2-night country "tour."CBS News - Mar. 7 -
Ringo Starr reflects on being "the country guy in The Beatles"
Former Beatle Ringo Starr goes on stage at Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium alongside famous friends for an epic 2-night country "tour."CBS News - Mar. 7 -
The country that kicked out USAID
Two decades after Eritrea expelled the American agency, other nations must now find a way to survive without itFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
'Country music is so incredibly camp': Chappell Roan on unsung LGBTQ country culture
Pop star Chappell Roan highlighted LGBTQ contributions to country music in an Apple Music interview posted Friday.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Nine things about Lesotho - the country 'nobody has ever heard of'
Lesotho is called the kingdom in the sky - it is the only country entirely above 1,000m.BBC News - Mar. 5 -
Russia's next move? The countries trying to Putin-proof themselves
The countries on Nato's eastern flank are preparing for the possibility of being targeted by RussiaBBC News - Mar. 20 -
Trump on European countries spending more on their security
President Trump weighed in on European countries spending more to maintain their security. The comments came during his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. CBS News' Willie James Inman ...CBS News - 6d -
Micah Parsons says $40 million annually would make him "the happiest man alive"
Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons is optimistic about getting a long-term deal with the team.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Lynx star Collier named Unrivaled's inaugural MVP
Minnesota Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier was named Unrivaled's inaugural MVP on Sunday.ESPN - Mar. 16 -
Sweden Names 2025 World Championship Roster
Sweden has named their 2025 roster ahead of the women's World Championships in Czechia.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Kootenai Nordic: A legacy of cross country skiing in Libby
Mar. 14—For nearly 45 years, the Kootenai Nordic ski team has provided young athletes in Libby with a pathway to develop their skills in cross-country skiing. While this season has brought ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Lutnick defends Trump tariffs: ‘This is the way you run the country’
Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick defended President Trump’s approach to tariffs, saying on Sunday the president is focused on stopping fentanyl from entering the country and is actively engaging with ...The Hill - Mar. 9 -
Fetterman: Shutdown would ‘plunge the country into chaos, risk a recession’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he believes a government shutdown would plunge the United States “into chaos” and risk sending the country into a recession. “Shut the government down, plunge the ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Tuberville says Trump’s tariffs 'only shot' at 'getting our country back'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said he thinks President Trump’s tariffs on other countries are the “only shot” at “getting our country back.” Tuberville joined John Catsimatidis for his radio show ...The Hill - Mar. 16 -
Trump: 'I may give a lot of countries breaks’ on reciprocal tariffs
President Trump on Monday signaled he may provide exemptions for certain countries when his administration imposes reciprocal tariffs on imports next week. “I may give a lot of countries breaks. ...The Hill - 3d -
Klaebo notches first six-gold cross-country sweep
Norway's Johannes Hoesfolt Klaebo completing an unprecedented sweep by winning all six golds at the cross-country world championships.ESPN - Mar. 8 -
The EU wants to increase deportations and supports 'return hubs' in third countries
The European Union wants to increase deportations and is opening the way for “return hubs” to be set up in third countries for rejected asylum-seekersABC News - Mar. 11 -
Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries
A draft circulating inside the administration lists three tiers of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
Judge dismisses copyright suit against Mariah Carey’s All I Want for Christmas Is You
Country singer Vince Vance had alleged Carey copied his band’s 1988 Christmas tune of the same name. A federal judge has dismissed a copyright lawsuit against Mariah Carey and her smash holiday ...The Guardian - Mar. 20 -
If you liked Chappell Roan's 'The Giver,' expand your sapphic country taste with these 8 tracks
Chappell Roan delivers with 'The Giver,' a campy 'lesbian country' earworm. Here are some other queer country tracks to explore.Los Angeles Times - 2d -
Forts Bragg and Benning revert to old names, with a twist
Fort Bragg and Fort Benning were among bases named after Confederate generals that were changed under the Biden administration. Now, they're reverting back to their old names, but not honoring the ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Slotkin likens current state of the country to its 'angry, teenage years'
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) likened the current state of the country to its “angry, teenage years” and said she just hopes the country gets through the next few years alive. “We're about to turn ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump says countries that buy Venezuelan oil will face 25% tariff
President Donald Trump says he will place a 25% tariff on all imports from any country that buys oil or gas from VenezuelaABC News - 3d
