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US Happiness Plummets To Historic Lows: Here Are Worldwide Rankings US Happiness Plummets To Historic Lows: Here Are Worldwide Rankings
US Happiness Plummets To Historic Lows: Here Are Worldwide Rankings The latest World Happiness Report reveals a troubling trend: the United States has sunk to its lowest ranking ever. The US is now positioned at 24th place, largely attributed to a significant rise in the number of individuals dining alone.  This annual report, sponsored by the United Nations, underscores the profound connection between social interactions and well-being, as experts highlight that sharing meals is a vital contributor to happiness. For the eighth consecutive year, Finland has claimed the title of the world’s happiest country, with its stunning lakes and robust welfare s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet
Former Congressman, Gubernatorial Candidate Lee Zeldin Named To Trump's Cabinet President-elect Donald Trump has selected former New York congressman and gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin to run the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In a statement on Monday, Nov. 11, Trump said Zeldin "will ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions that will be enacted in a way to unleash the power of American businesses," adding that Zeldin will still maintain "the highest environmental standards." In a post on social media, Zeldin said, "It is an honor to join President Trump’s Cabinet as EPA Administrator. "We will restore US energy dominance, revitalize our auto indu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Air Force Firefighter, RWJ Paramedic Who Died Of Leukemia Saved First Life At 10 Air Force Firefighter, RWJ Paramedic Who Died Of Leukemia Saved First Life At 10
Air Force Firefighter, RWJ Paramedic Who Died Of Leukemia Saved First Life At 10 Robert J Conklin III, a New Jersey first responder and Air Force veteran, died on Monday, Aug. 12. He was 39 years old. Robert's mother, Arlene Savarese, said that he died of leukemia. Savarese said her son saved his first life at just 10 years old, when he performed the Heimlich maneuver on his aunt.  "The rest of the path was set for him," Savarese said. Robert went on to serve as a firefighter in the United States Air Force, helping to evacuate Afghanistan in 2021. Upon return to the U.S., he continued his work as a volunteer firefighter and as a paramedic for Robert Wood Johnson. "Wi…

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by Cecilia Levine