The 10 happiest states in the US, ranked

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Hawaii was ranked the happiest state in the US.

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The best states to find a job, ranked

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Job-seekers in some states may have it easier than others.

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Ohio just voted to legalize recreational marijuana. See a list of every state where cannabis is legal.

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Ohio just voted to legalize marijuana.

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A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is happening in the US this weekend but if you miss it there's another one in 2024. This NASA map shows where and when to spot both.

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A total solar eclipse photographed from the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, near Mitchell, Oregon.

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This chart shows how housing affordability has plunged across the US

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Home affordability has plunged in the US since 2019

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Single people in Hawaii need to make an average of $112,411 to get by, a study has found. Here's how US living wages compare in the most expensive states.

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It's costly to be single in the US.

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The top 10 most expensive states to live in based on living expenses — Hawaii is 50% above the national average

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The average US household spends roughly $2,046 per month on bills, per the study.

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The 10 hottest cities for people who want a new hometown

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Homebuyers a looking to move to a new city, a study found.

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Here are the top 10 states to live in if you want to work remotely, according to a new study

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A remote worker attends a virtual meeting on their laptop.

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20 states that are better than Florida for retirees

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