America

Which U.S. States Are the Happiest in 2026?

Key Takeaways:

• Hawaii ranks as America’s happiest state in 2026, scoring 69.5 out of 100, followed by New Jersey and Utah.
• West Virginia ranks last at 31.9, with Louisiana, Arkansas, Alaska, and Kentucky rounding out the bottom five.
• Utah ranks first nationally in both work environment and community and environment, helping it secure third place overall.

Where Americans live can shape their quality of life, from physical and mental health to job satisfaction and community connections.

Are Industries Male-Dominated or Women-Dominated?

Key Takeaways:

• Women outnumber men in four of 18 industries, led by healthcare and care services (60%) and education (54%).
• Infrastructure (24%) and oil, gas, and mining (25%) have the lowest shares of women workers.
• Women account for 46% of entry-level workers but just 23% of C-suite executives.

Women have made significant gains in education and employment, but their representation in the workforce still varies widely by industry.

Which Major U.S. Cities Are Growing the Fastest?

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How America’s Trade Deficit Shifted From Oil to AI

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Which Top Colleges Have the Highest-Paid Graduates?

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