Utah is the happiest state in America—California and Florida didn't make the top 3
WalletHub ranked the happiest states in the U.S. across three key metrics including emotional and physical well-being, work environment and community.
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Sweden's central bank raises rates to 4%, in line with expectations
Sweden's central bank hiked interest rates for the eighth consecutive time Thursday, as the country continues to battle high inflation.
UNESCO names new sites to its World Heritage List – including one in the West Bank
The World Heritage Committee named 27 new sites to UNESCO's World Heritage List. Two sites in Ukraine were named to its "in danger" list.
These are the 50 best hotels in the world
The best hotel in the world is Passlacqua, an 18th century villa on the edge of Italy's Lake Como, according to the 50 Best organization's inaugural ranking.
UK PM Rishi Sunak announces shift on climate policies, waters down targets
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday rowed back a delay in the ban on the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars.
Europe is 'very far' from imposing new duties on Chinese EVs despite ongoing probe, top official says
The European Commission surprised many last week by announcing a probe into Chinese EV susidies.
YouTube halts Russell Brand channel revenues after sexual assault allegations
"If a creator's off-platform behaviour harms our users, employees or ecosystem, we take action," YouTube said in a statement.
Bank of England deputy governor says impairments rising among UK lenders
The British banking sector is seeing a rise in impairments amid rising inflation and ensuing interest rate hikes, according to Bank of England Deputy Governor Sam Woods.
Tencent investors Naspers and Prosus announce abrupt departure of CEO Bob van Dijk
The immediate and mutually agreed departure of Naspers and Prosus CEO Bob van Dijk underscores a complicated few years.
Sweden is the No. 1 country for affordability, safety and overall quality of life
U.S. News and World Report, WPP and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania surveyed more than 17,000 people worldwide.
French grocery chain adds 'shrinkflation' labels to products in bid to shame supplier pricing
French supermarket chain Carrefour added labels to products that have shrunk in size but cost more, putting pressure on suppliers that have increased prices.
Oil just hit its highest level of the year — and some analysts expect a return to $100 before 2024
Oil prices climbed to their highest level of the year this week, extending a rally that has put a return to $100 a barrel sharply into focus.
European Central Bank hikes rates to record level, hints at possible peak
Economists and analysts were divided over whether the doves or hawks in Frankfurt would win out in September.
With outlaws for allies, is Russia becoming another 'rogue state'?
Under President Vladimir Putin's rule, Russia has occupied a strange and often contradictory position on the global stage.
An Italian island is letting foreigners live rent-free for three months — meet the first person to arrive
The Sardinian village of Ollolai is paying for housing and bills for digital nomads who agree to give something back to the community before they leave.
‘Extremely risky’: OPEC criticizes IEA forecast that fossil fuel demand will peak before 2030
OPEC on Thursday sharply criticized the IEA's forecast that demand for fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas will peak before the end of the decade.
Italy's possible withdrawal from China's Belt and Road program could pave the way for future exits
At a time of shifting geopolitical alignments that's fragmenting the world's economy, Rome is coming under pressure to recast its relationship with Beijing to placate its western allies.
These are the 10 best countries in the world for business, social purpose and more—the U.S. isn't in the top 3
The U.S. News and World Report ranked the best countries in the world. Switzerland took the top spot, while the U.S. came in at No. 5.
China says it hasn't banned iPhones or foreign devices for government staff
The Chinese government has not instituted any formal guidance or regulation barring the use of iPhones, despite media reports, a Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson said.
The EU should have ‘isolated’ the Ukraine war, Hungarian foreign minister says
The European Union should have "isolated" the Ukraine war, Hungary's foreign minister told CNBC.
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