The study looked at how three ways of measuring happiness—Cantril’s ladder, life satisfaction and general happiness—relate to 15 different factors from childhood and basic demographics in 22 nations. Researchers collected data from young people across these countries, asking them to rate their ow
The idea of building a nickel refinery in Georgia was meant to close the gap in the state’s electric‑vehicle supply chain, linking factories that make cars and batteries with a plant that turns raw nickel into the metal needed for high‑performance batteries. Instead of boosting local jobs and kee
Trimble’s transportation and logistics arm, which helps truckers and freight companies connect data from carriers to shippers, posted solid growth in the last quarter. Even though overall freight demand remains weak, the segment’s recurring revenue hit $508 million, up 7% from a year earlier. CEO R
The new Toyota Highlander of 2027 steps onto the road as a full‑size, battery‑powered SUV that can seat up to seven people and hold more than 45 cubic feet of cargo when the third row is folded. Built in Kentucky with batteries made in North Carolina, it is Toyota’s first three‑row electric model so
The latest flood of documents tied to a convicted sex offender shows how he slipped into the lives of rich, famous and powerful people. The files – more than three million pages – come from a government release that covers the time he was first investigated in Florida, through his later years and in
Ford’s latest earnings reveal the biggest quarterly hit in four years, with a net loss of $8. 2 billion for 2025 – the worst since the 2008 downturn. The blow comes largely from its electric vehicle (EV) arm, which posted a $4. 8 billion loss this year. Sales of EVs fell sharply after the U. S
A surprise decision by the president to close the Kennedy Center for two years has sent shock waves through Washington and beyond. The announcement, made without warning to staff or artists, caught many by surprise—including the new director who had recently taken over after a high‑profile dismissal
Tom Aspinall, the UFC heavyweight champion, is on a long road back after two eye surgeries that followed a controversial fight in October. During the match against Ciryl Gane, Gane’s hand was extended for a jab and two fingers accidentally hit Aspinall in each eye. The referee stopped the bout
The biggest football game of the year, Super Bowl LX, attracted a huge crowd on TV and online. NBC and its streaming partner Peacock showed the game, which ended with Seattle beating New England 29‑13. The average viewership was about 125 million people, just a little less than last year’s record of
Kyle Wright, who once threw for 21 wins in a season with the Braves, has signed a minor‑league contract with the Cubs and earned an invitation to spring training. The 30‑year‑old right‑hander is aiming for his first major league start in three years. Wright was the fifth overall pick in the draft
