Why some countries are happier than others
Wysa analyzed data from the 2023 World Happiness Report and World Bank Group to see what factors correlated the most strongly with national happiness.
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20 iconic slang words from Black Twitter that shaped pop culture
Stacker compiled a list of 20 slang words popularized from Black Twitter that have helped shape the internet.
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U.S. emergency departments see sharp increase in fitness-related injuries in January
With the new year upon us and many people resolving to improve their health and fitness, Monge & Associates looks into the sharp increase in fitness-related injuries January tends to bring.
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5 early warning signs of fraud on your account, according to banking experts
GOBankingRates talked to banking experts to identify the early warning signs of account fraud so you can avoid falling victim.
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Hospital workers are working longer hours—here's how their time compares to other health care workers
Incredible Health used Bureau of Labor Statistics data to analyze the change in weekly working hours among various health care industry workers.
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In some school districts, it's the end of the snow day
Numerade used data from The Conversation to show how schools are getting frosty over snow days amid e-learning in a post-pandemic society.
Continue ReadingBiden’s top White House advisers will move to campaign
By MJ Lee, Jeff Zeleny, Edward-Isaac Dovere and Arlette Saenz, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s campaign is preparing to make a full pivot to the general election with some of the president’s top advisers in the West Wing set to move over to the reelection campaign, as it watches former President Donald Trump’s quick
Continue ReadingWashington authorities have identified the last known remains tied to the ‘Green River Killer’
By Joe Sutton and Aya Elamroussi, CNN (CNN) — Investigators in Washington state have identified the last known set of human remains connected to the so-called “Green River Killer” as those of a woman who was determined to be a victim more than 30 years ago, officials said Monday. Tammie Liles’ partial remains were found
Continue ReadingManhunt underway for 2 escaped Arkansas inmates including man suspected of murder, police say
By Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Arkansas authorities are searching for two “dangerous” inmates who were discovered missing from a detention center Monday morning, including one who was being held on probable cause for murder, officials said. The men – Noah Roush and Jatonia Bryant – were found missing around 10:30 a.m. Monday from the
Continue ReadingRetrasan juicio contra el expresidente Juan Orlando Hernández en EE.UU. y comenzará el 12 de febrero
macamilarincon (CNN Español) –– El inicio del juicio en Estados Unidos contra Juan Orlando Hernández, expresidente de Honduras y acusado de conspiración para traficar drogas y otros delitos, se pospuso para el próximo 12 de febrero, dijo a CNN el abogado César de Castro, asesor legal de Juan Carlos Bonilla Valladares, otro de los implicados
Continue ReadingFive takeaways from the New Hampshire primary
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump took a huge step toward winning a third consecutive Republican presidential nomination Tuesday, winning the New Hampshire primary in a one-on-one matchup with his last challenger standing, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley. Haley vowed to remain in the Republican race, saying she’ll now focus
Continue ReadingFact check: Trump makes false claims in New Hampshire victory speech
CNN By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump made several false claims in a speech Tuesday night after CNN and other media outlets projected that he would win the Republican presidential primary in New Hampshire. CNN also watched rival candidate Nikki Haley’s Tuesday night speech in New Hampshire; Haley’s claims were either accurate or too
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Crook County seeks to fill several open board and committee positions, including Wolf Compensation Committee
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) — Crook County has open boards and committee positions for Ag Extension Service District; Budget Committee; Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, Appeals Committee; Community Health Advisory Council; Compensation Committee; Fair Board; Planning Commission; Special Transportation Committee; Taylor Grazing; and Vector Control District. If you are interested in serving on any of these
Continue ReadingLatest federal court order favors right to carry guns in some New Mexico public parks
By MORGAN LEE Associated Press SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — A U.S. District Court judge is standing by her decision to block portions of a public health order from New Mexico’s governor that would suspend the right to carry firearms in many public parks in the Albuquerque area. The Monday order from Judge Kea Riggs
Continue ReadingDefender Sauerbrunn is sticking with the NWSL’s Portland Thorns for 1 more year
By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Veteran defender Becky Sauerbrunn has signed a one-year contract that will keep her with the Portland Thorns of the National Women’s Soccer League through the upcoming season, the team announced Tuesday. Sauerbrunn, who played on the U.S. teams that won the Women’s World Cup
Continue ReadingUS congressional delegation makes first trip to Taiwan after island’s presidential election
By CHRISTOPHER BODEEN Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The co-chairs of the U.S. Congressional Taiwan Caucus are making their first trip to the island after an independence-leaning party won a third straight term in the island’s presidential elections this month. U.S. Reps. Ami Bera, a Democrat from California, and Florida Republican Mario Díaz-Balart arrived
Continue Reading‘Barbie’ stars Ryan Gosling and America Ferrera don’t hold back after the Academy snubs Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie
By Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — It read like a scene out of “Barbie” itself. When the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced the nominations Tuesday morning for the 96th annual Oscars, both Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie were dealt a shocking snub in the best director and best actress categories, respectively. Meanwhile, as if to pour salt on the wound, Ryan Gosling secured
Continue ReadingAlleged YSL rival rapper YFN Lucci sentenced to prison on gang charge after taking plea deal
By Olivia LaBorde and Shawn Nottingham, CNN (CNN) — Atlanta rapper YFN Lucci pleaded guilty Tuesday to violating Georgia’s Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act, according to court documents. The rapper, whose real name is Rayshawn Bennett, was facing a number of charges including murder and racketeering. Bennett was sentenced to 10 years in prison followed by
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Citizen reports, year of investigation bring drug raid on SE Bend home, four arrests — two days after fentanyl overdose
A year-long investigation, fueled by citizen reports, led to a drug raid on a southeast Bend home Tuesday morning – two days after a reported fentanyl overdose at the home – and the arrest of four Bend residents and seizure of fentanyl and methamphetamine.
Continue ReadingFire at Washington seafood facility destroys hundreds of crab pots before season opener
ILWACO, Wash. (AP) — A fire at a port building along the coast in Washington state destroyed more than 1,000 crab pots just ahead of the state’s commercial Dungeness crab season, which opens Feb. 1. The blaze began around noon on Monday at the Port of Ilwaco, which is near the mouth of the Columbia
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