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Perth recently ranked as the 165th happiest city in the world, according to the Institute for Quality of Life’s annual Happy City Index.While 165 might not seem impressive at first glance, it’s worth noting Perth is in good company. Nine Australian cities made the top 200, including all five state capitals. Adelaide was the top-performing Australian city, coming in at number 29 thanks to high scores across the environment, governance and citizen wellbeing categories.The Happy City Index measures 82 indicators across six core themes – citizens, governance, environment, economy, health and mobility. These categories offer valuable insight into what contributes…

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Moody’s Ratings were a “lagging indicator” after the group downgraded the U.S.’ credit rating by a notch from the highest level.”I think that Moody’s is a lagging indicator,” Bessent said Sunday. “I think that’s what everyone thinks of credit agencies.”Moody’s said last week that the downgrade from Aaa to Aa1 “reflects the increase over more than a decade in government debt and interest payment ratios to levels that are significantly higher than similarly rated sovereigns.”The treasury secretary asserted that the downgrade was related to the Biden administration’s spending…

Crypto analyst Scott Melker believes Bitcoin could surge to $250,000 by the end of 2025, driven by institutional demand and a maturing market structure.Known for hosting The Wolf of All Streets podcast, Melker shared his outlook in a recent interview, pointing to reduced volatility and deeper integration with traditional finance as catalysts for the next major rally.“$250K this year totally possible,” Melker said, noting that Bitcoin’s volatility has dropped considerably.“It used to be about three times as volatile as the S&P. Now it’s less than two times.”Pension Funds and ETFs Fuel Bitcoin’s Shift Toward Market StabilityMelker attributed the shift to…

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for freeRoula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter.UK ministers are considering cutting the £20,000 tax-free cash Isa allowance but debating with City of London figures the level at which it should be capped, according to two people familiar with the situation.In a meeting with senior executives from banks including HSBC, Barclays and NatWest on Thursday, City minister Emma Reynolds discussed reforming the Isa market as part of a broader attempt to help funnel more money into London-listed stocks.People familiar with the situation told the Financial Times that the discussion…

Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV. The 26-year-old from Airdrie, Alta., was paralyzed from the chest down in 2018, when a semi-trailer ran a stop sign and barrelled into the path of the junior hockey team’s bus in rural Saskatchewan.Sixteen people died and 13 were hurt.A film crew with Regina-based Prairie Cat Productions followed Straschnitzki for eight months and created a six-part series called “We Were Broncos.” It airs on AMI, or Accessible Media Inc., beginning May…

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced Sunday it was launching a “go-team” to the Brooklyn Bridge after a Mexican Navy sailing ship crashed into the New York City landmark, killing at least two people aboard. The U.S. government agency tasked with investigating major transportation accidents did not initially offer more information about the “go-team” deploying to Saturday’s bridge strike but said updates would soon follow. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, whose last update on the crash came around midnight, said the Mexican Navy tall ship Cuauhtémoc “lost power and crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge.” “At this time, of the 277 on…

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.This week’s quiz highlights treasured tunes, leafy lunches, midwestern marvels — and more.Can you get all 8 questions right?For more Lifestyle articles, visit www.foxnews.com/lifestyleTo try your hand at more quizzes from Fox News Digital, click here. Also, to take our latest News Quiz — published every Friday — click here. American Culture Quiz! How well do you know this week’s hot topics? (Getty; iStock) Khloe Quill is a lifestyle production assistant with Fox…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham turned heads on Saturday afternoon with her outfit before the team’s win over the Chicago Sky.Cunningham wore a black jacket over a black sheer outfit and heels and walked the Fever’s carpet, which they had rolled out for the outfit checks before the game. She posed for a few pictures of herself and with teammate Lexie Hull. Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) arrives Saturday, May 17, 2025, before a game between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith/IndyStar /…

U.S. diplomatic negotiators working for ceasefire in Gaza as Israel ramps up attacks – CBS News Watch CBS News As U.S. diplomatic negotiators are working to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as Israel has stepped up the war in Gaza. Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen wins for the fourth straight time at Imola, defeating McLaren’s Lando Norris and F1 drivers’ standings leader Oscar Piastri.Max Verstappen has given his Formula 1 title defence a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a daring overtake on standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start. The Dutch driver built a commanding lead on Sunday that was wiped out when the safety car bundled the field back up. He still held on to win ahead of Lando Norris, who overtook his McLaren teammate Piastri for second with five laps remaining. Verstappen took…