Morning Brew Daily English-Speaking Nations Are Sadder Than Ever & USPS is Running Out of Cash
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Why Visual Social Media Hits Happiness Harder
- Happiness fell sharply for under-25s in English-speaking and Western European countries, with social media a major driver.
- The report linked Instagram, TikTok, and X to lower satisfaction, while WhatsApp and Facebook sometimes boosted it through stronger family and community ties.
Australia Is Running The Biggest Social Media Test
- Australia’s under-16 social media ban has become a live global test of whether restricting access can improve youth well-being.
- Neil Freeman said researchers see it as critical because algorithmic, visual platforms appear tightly linked to rising unhappiness.
Costa Rica Shows Happiness Is Bigger Than GDP
- Costa Rica’s jump from 23rd to 4th suggests happiness depends on more than GDP or government policy.
- Toby Howell highlighted family bonds, social ties, and community stability as harder-to-measure forces behind a happier society.