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The US is falling behind in the global electric vehicle race due to weaker government support, high prices, tariffs, and policy shifts, despite recent growth driven by subsidies that are now ending, with other countries like China and Europe making more significant progress in EV adoption.
In 2025, the US ranks 48th globally in life expectancy at 78.4 years, lagging behind many peer nations due to factors like chronic disease, healthcare disparities, and lifestyle issues, despite high healthcare spending. The US's life expectancy has stagnated while other countries improve, highlighting the need for comprehensive policy changes to address health inequalities and preventable deaths.
The U.S. Postal Service plans to raise the price of a Forever postage stamp to 73 cents in July, marking the sixth increase since January 2021. Despite the frequent hikes, a report by the USPS Office of the Inspector General found that U.S. stamp prices remain relatively low compared to other developed countries. The increase in stamp prices is attributed to factors such as declining mail volume, rising costs, and the agency's obligation to pay retirees' benefits. The U.S. market for domestic mail delivery is the largest globally, and while stamp prices have risen, they still compare favorably to those in other countries.
Iceland has the highest rate of antidepressant prescriptions, with 161 per 1,000 residents, followed by Portugal and Canada. The US ranks fifth with 110 per 1,000 people, while South Korea has the lowest rate at 27 per 1,000. Factors contributing to high prescription rates include the cost of drugs versus therapy and social support. In the US, depression rates are high, particularly in regions with other chronic diseases and social factors. Living alone is associated with increased risk of mental health problems. England also has high prescription rates, with 1 million antidepressant prescriptions for teens in 2022.