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Hawaii is America’s happiest state, and it’s more than beaches and sunshine: Health, life satisfaction and financial security helped it top the 50-state ranking

Hawaii has been named the happiest state in America for 2026 according to WalletHub's analysis. The ranking considers various measures like emotional and physical well-being, work conditions, and finances. New Jersey and Utah follow closely, showing that happiness can be influenced by different factors. Hawaii's high life satisfaction and low…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Trump $500 Obamacare refund: Nearly 1 million Americans in these states to get checks; who qualifies, when?

The Trump administration has begun sending $500 Obamacare refund checksto nearly 1 million Americans across 30 states in October 2026. The states to receive Obamacare refunds are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio,…

The Economic Times · Oct 1

Oman Sea Turtle Outrage Revives Hawaii Case of Ukrainian Tourist Accused of Throwing Rock at Endangered Seal

Igor Lytvynchuk is accused of throwing a large rock towards an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in Lahaina, Maui, on 5 May 2026.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Hurricane onslaught threatens catastrophic flooding from Mexico to Hawaii

Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico’s Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains, even as Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaiian Islands but heavy rains and flash floods threat persists

Hurricane Nolo is still a cause of concern for the residents of Hawaiian Islands even when the storm has been moving away. This is because the threat of heavy rains and flash floods still remains, media reports said.

The Economic Times · Sep 27

Hurricane Nolo gains speed as it moves away from Hawaii, but high winds, flash floods are still risk

Hurricane Nolo was moving away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday, but the threat of heavy rains, flash floods and strong winds persisted in areas recovering from previous storms

The Independent UK · Sep 27

U.S Weather update: Powerful Nor’easter storm forces Ed Sheeran show, MLB game, over 400 flights cancellations, Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii, Hurricane Polo to make landfall in Mexico

Nor'easter storm forced a change of plans for many people. Hundreds of flights were canceled at Boston Logan International Airport, as were the vast majority of flights at the popular Massachusetts tourist destinations of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket.

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii

Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to bring flash floods and extreme surf to the Hawaiian Islands over the weekend as Hurricane Nolo bears down on areas still recovering from previous storms

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Weekend storms bring dangerous weather to North America, in photos

Communities across the United States, Hawaii and Mexico brace for powerful storms, from a strengthening nor’easter along the East Coast to hurricanes Nolo and Polo in the Pacific, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, flooding and rough seas.

The Independent UK · Sep 26

Priscilla Chan gives $1.48M to Hawaii hospital for MRI, 3D mammography machine

Dr. Priscilla Chan and her husband, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, have donated $1.48 million to Wilcox Medical Center in Līhuʻe, Hawaii, to expand advanced imaging services for patients on Kauaʻi. The donation will fund a mobile MRI unit and a new 3D mammography machine, as well as renovations needed to…

The Times of India · Sep 26