Some happy news for residents of Finland: the Nordic country has once again been crowned the happiest in the world. This announcement comes at a less joyous moment for the United States, which, for the first time in 12 years, has dropped out of the top 20 in Gallup’s World Happiness Report, ranking No. 23 this year. Gallup…

Hours after the Supreme Court rules that Texas’ immigration law can take effect, it is now back on hold. And, charges have been dropped against the father of a late Marine who was arrested at the State of the Union. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Texas immigration…

Back in February, Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, caught the attention of the public when he indicated Russia was moving toward making a space-based nuclear weapon. Russia denied the claim, dismissing the statements as a ploy to pressure Russia into an arms deal with the West. The mere idea, though, caused some to wonder, “What if…

The House Judiciary Committee is seeking information from the Department of Homeland Security about the brothers of Jose Antonio Ibarra, the man accused of killing Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley. The Judiciary Committee previously requested information about Ibarra’s immigration case and is now requesting information on his two brothers, Diego and Argenis Ibarra.   Jose Antonio Ibarra…

President Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a White House summit next month, amid rising concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and Chinese actions in the South China Sea. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced on Monday, March 18, the first-ever U.S.-Japan-Philippines leaders’ summit on April 11, underscoring the…

The Supreme Court steps in to extend a block on Texas’ immigration law. And, the biggest single prize in TV history will be up for grabs thanks to Amazon and a YouTube star. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Supreme Court extends hold on Texas’ immigration law Senate…

China is accusing the United States of threatening global security over a reported development of spy satellites. The criticism from Beijing comes days after Reuters reported that Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX, is building surveillance satellites for the U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). According to Reuters, the classified contract is worth $1.8 billion. The People’s Liberation…

Early Monday, March 18, with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Seoul attending a democracy conference, North Korea resumed its missile testing after two months by launching several short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern seas. This move follows closely on the heels of a joint 11-day military drill between South Korea and the U.S., which Pyongyang…

With a landslide victory in an election without real competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin secures another term in power. And, following a downturn during the pandemic, marriage rates in the U.S. are on the rise. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 18, 2024. Vladimir Putin wins Russian election, remains in…

Paris 2024 has been billed as the “greenest ever” Olympic Games, and Mayor Anne Hidalgo hopes it lives up to that reputation. On Thursday, March 14, Reuters reported that Hidalgo is urging nations to resist the temptation to install air conditioning units at the athletes’ village. Instead, Hidalgo advised nations planning to install air conditioning…