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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…
Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic To Lead CDC Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic To Lead CDC
Trump Taps Vaccine Skeptic To Lead CDC Another vaccine skeptic with New York ties could soon shape public health policy. President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida congressman and physician Dave Weldon to serve as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Weldon was born on Long Island, in Amityville, and graduated from Stony Brook University in 1978 before earning his M.D. degree at the University of Buffalo in 1981. Earlier Report: Trump Selects Vaccine-Skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. As Secretary Of Health, Human Services “In addition to being a medical doctor for 40 years, and an Ar…
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…