The 20 best countries in the world, ranked

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Aerial view of downtown Geneva in Switzerland.
Downtown Geneva, Switzerland.

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I've been to all 50 states and every major national park. Here are 6 places in the US I think everyone should experience at least once.

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An aerial view of Grand Canyon National Park.
There are a few places in the US I think everyone should see at least once.

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The most famous book set in every state

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A woman reads a book in a bookstore.
Reading is the cheapest way to travel the globe.

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I'm a Brit who has fallen in love with Trader Joe's. Here are 11 of my favorite things to buy at the US chain.

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The writer standing with a cart full of food at Trader Joe's
I love that you can find freezer staples and unique products you can't get anywhere else at Trader Joe's, an American chain.

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These companies want their tariff money back from the Trump administration

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Nintendo Switch 2
Nintendo sued the Trump administration for a tariff refund.

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Tons of goods are stuck around the Middle East amid shipping and air chaos

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A cargo ship is pictured off coast city of Fujairah, in the Strait of Hormuz.
Major shipping lines are rerouting vessels amid escalating security risks in the region.

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A look back at 20 of the biggest winter storms to hit the US in the last century

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In this aerial view, ice accumulates on utility lines on January 26, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. A massive winter storm is bringing frigid temperatures, ice, and snow to millions of Americans across the nation. The storm has left at least 10 people dead and hundreds of thousands without power.
Over 20 US states were impacted by the Winter Storm Fern in late January.

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Trump's top economic advisor says Fed researchers should be punished for their recent views on tariffs

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Kevin Hassett standing next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office
Kevin Hassett, who is reportedly in the front-running to be the next Fed Chair, stands next to President Donald Trump in the Oval Office

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Congress defies Trump on tariffs amid his ongoing spat with Canada

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People protest U.S. President Donald Trump's participation in the G7 Leaders Summit outside the U.S. embassy in Ottawa
The House votes to overturn Trump's tariffs on Canada amid rising tensions with the trading partner.

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Amazon is ratcheting up fast delivery and raising the stakes for rivals like Walmart

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An Amazon Prime delivery van is parked outside Amazon headquarters in Seattle, Washington on January 29, 2026. US online retail and cloud computing giant Amazon said on January 28 it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide as the company tries to streamline amid its major push into AI.
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