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Are you living in one of America’s happiest states?

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Americans are not a notably happy people. In annual rankings, the United States never finishes in the top 10; without fail, it’s put to shame by …

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Are we in the early stages of a new crypto bull market?

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The price of Bitcoin is up significantly from its November lows. On Feb. 16, BTC’s price broke back through $25,000. It had been trading at approximately …

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The world’s murder capitals, ranked

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When it comes to homicide, the most dangerous cities in the world are located in Latin America, where most deaths are related to drug trafficking, weapons trafficking, …

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The EPA moves to get tough on deadly soot pollution — experts say they need to go further

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  Quick takes: Soot is a dangerous pollutant that increases the risk of asthma, heart attacks, strokes and cancer. Evidence shows that the U.S. EPA’s current limit of 12 …

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Building wealth in America: The real estate paradox

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  Ranking Assets When it comes to building wealth in America, 23% of Americans say real estate is the best strategy, according to a survey conducted …

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Trump Tower Las Vegas named among America’s ugliest buildings

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The architects behind the world’s biggest and boldest buildings usually have a point to make. It might be a point about aesthetics, engineering or money. It …

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The gov’t is letting more homeowners ditch the NFIP for private flood insurance

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  Homeowners with Federal Housing Administration-backed mortgages can now buy private flood insurance to satisfy their loan requirements. It’s a sign of expanding consumer choice in …

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These countries carry out the most executions in the world

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The death penalty has been used as a punishment for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations such as Babylon, Greece, and Rome. In the Middle …

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Space waste: Everything you need to know about the junk orbiting our planet

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  Quick Key Facts There have been more than 570 events where spacecraft fragmented in Earth’s orbit after an explosion or collision. Space waste has increased …

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Why Microsoft is eyeing ChatGPT for Bing

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  What is ChatGPT? ChatGPT is an AI-powered language chatbot developed by tech research firm OpenAI. Designed to answer user questions, it’s recently surged in popularity …

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Reasons to be hopeful: Six stunning environmental wins

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Temperatures soared, hurricanes roared. It was easy to feel like we were losing the climate battle in 2022. But 2022 also saw some significant wins for …

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Countries with the most guns in civilian hands

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While the exact number of firearms in civilian hands worldwide is nearly impossible to determine, Small Arms Survey, an independent research project based at the Graduate Institute …

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5 groundbreaking 2022 environmental laws from around the world

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2022 will go down as the year the United States got serious about climate action. With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the nation’s climate goals …

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The states with the most mass shootings in America

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According to a 2021 study published in the International Journal of Comparative and Applied Criminal Justice, a staggering 73 percent of 139 mass shootings recorded worldwide between …

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How the Biden Administration’s Secure 2.0 Act could affect your retirement

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  The $1.7 trillion federal government spending package recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden includes a collection of provisions that will …

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How Bahamas fishermen are preserving their paradise from risky mining

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  The crystalline saltwater flats around the island of Andros, The Bahamas, are filled with lightning-quick bonefish that beguile sport fishers. Vast nurseries of knotty mangroves …

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US states with the most firearms background checks

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Americans bought 16.4 million guns in 2022, making it the third busiest year on record for firearm sales. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) conducted nearly …

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Password spraying: What it is & how to protect against it

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  The most sophisticated hacking operations often use surprisingly simple methods to gain access to major targets. Bad password hygiene is the most common culprit in …

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These stunning creatures only exist today because of protection laws

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Marine mammals like whales, dolphins and seals are some of the most charismatic and beloved creatures living in the sea. They also play vital roles as …

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Dollar Stores are thriving in these surprising US communities

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  A Fistful of Dollar Stores Dollar stores are expanding rapidly, with several discount retail chains opening new locations across the US.   Two of the …

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Too many blackouts: How underserved communities are making utilities listen

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  Quick takes: Low-income neighborhoods and communities of color can experience more frequent power outages than whiter and more affluent neighborhoods. Important decisions that affect energy costs and …

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The hair-raising number of packages snatched by porch pirates

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  Petty Package Crime Ecommerce has long been a major part of how people buy goods, with this segment totaling nearly 15% of all retail sales …

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Is this America’s next big step to battle climate change?

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  Quick takes: Methane pollution released today could warm the planet more over the next 10 years than carbon dioxide from burning fossil fuels. Methane frequently leaks or …

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These states spend the most on education

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Each election cycle, from the federal to local government level, from Congress to local city council meetings, education policy is a consistent issue addressed and debated by politicians. …

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No kidding – It’s adults driving toy sales in 2023

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  Nostalgia and Prices Surge Toy stores have been a destination for American children for decades, especially during the holiday season. But it turns out kids …

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US states where people own the most registered guns

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With nearly 400 million privately owned guns in the United States, the country has the highest rate of civilian firearm ownership in the world — more …

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The 25 coldest countries in the world

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While global warming is consistently altering the climatic patterns around the world, there are still places in the world that remain cold throughout the year. It …

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Is Credit Karma’s score actually accurate?

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Credit Karma gives you a free copy of your credit score just for signing up, but it isn’t necessarily the same score that your future lenders …

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This crime will likely skyrocket in the US come 2023

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  According to estimates from Statista’s Cybersecurity Outlook, the global cost of cybercrime is expected to surge in the next five years, rising from $8.44 trillion in …

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The innovative way this special-needs Caribbean school is keeping the lights on during hurricanes

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  Caribbean islands contribute just a fraction of a percent of global climate pollution, yet they are among the hardest hit by climate impacts, including more …