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New Jersey, Delaware among top 10 happiest states in America, according to new study
WILMINGTON, DE – OCTOBER 29: Delaware turnpike sign in Wilmington, Delaware on October 29, 1981. (Photo by Jim Steinfeldt/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA – While residents of the Garden State were just recently ranked as some of the rudest in the country, a new study says New Jersey and Delaware are two of the happiest states in America,
A new study, published by WalletHub, examined all 50 states across 30 key metrics, ranging from the depression rate to income growth to the unemployment rate.
The research team used the data to determine the happiest states in America in 2024.
“The happiest states are those that provide above-average quality of life in a wide variety of areas, from strong state economies and high quality physical and mental health care to adequate amounts of leisure time and good weather,” Chip Lupo, a WalletHub analyst, said in a statement.
Here is the list of the top ten happiest states in America according to the study:
- Hawaii
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Utah
- Delaware
- Minnesota
- Connecticut
- Idaho
- Nebraska
- Massachusetts
New Jersey ranked as the third-happiest state, with the lowest share of people reporting traumatic events during their childhood and the second-highest life satisfaction rate.
According to Wallet Hub, the Garden State has the third-lowest separation and divorce rate in the country, at around 17%.
New Jersey also has the third-highest share of households earning over $75,000 per year and the sixth-lowest food insecurity rate, the website says.
See a full list of the happiest states in America in 2024 here.
New Jersey
NJ Lottery Pick-3, Pick-4, Cash 5, Millionaire for Life winning numbers for Sunday, April 26
The New Jersey Lottery offers multiple draw games for people looking to strike it rich.
Here’s a look at April 26, 2026, results for each game:
Pick-3
Midday: 5-0-3, Fireball: 3
Evening: 1-4-2, Fireball: 0
Check Pick-3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick-4
Midday: 1-4-5-7, Fireball: 3
Evening: 1-9-0-5, Fireball: 0
Check Pick-4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Jersey Cash 5
09-27-30-34-44, Xtra: 09
Check Jersey Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
02-03-06-17-56, Bonus: 03
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
Quick Draw
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
Cash Pop
Drawings are held every four minutes. Check winning numbers here.
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When are the New Jersey Lottery drawings held?
- Pick-3: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily.
- Pick-4: 12:59 p.m. and 10:57 p.m. daily.
- Jersey Cash 5: 10:57 p.m. daily.
- Pick-6: 10:57 p.m. Monday and Thursday.
- Millionaire for Life: 11:15 p.m. daily
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a New Jersey Sr Breaking News Editor. You can send feedback using this form.
Team USA is scheduled to play all three of its FIFA World Cup group stage games on the West Coast.
After that, the only two chances of seeing the American national soccer team in New Jersey are during the final game on July 19, or during the round of 32 match scheduled for June 30.
Here’s how it works:
USA is in Group D. If the team ends up third during the group stage and enters the round of 32, the could be scheduled to play in New Jersey on Tuesday, June 30. But, that would require a disappointing result in the group stage as USA is the top-ranked team in their group.
Typically, ending third would eliminate a team after the group stage. But, the 2026 Men’s World Cup includes 48 teams, the most it has ever had, so, eight third-place teams from the group stage will advance to the round of 32.
If Team USA makes it through to the final, they would play in New Jersey on July 19.
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups
- Group A: Mexico, South Africa, Korea, Czechia
- Group B: Canada, Switzerland, Qatar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Group C: Brazil, Morocco, Scotland, Haiti
- Group D: USA, Australia, Paraguay, Turkey
- Group E: Germany, Ecuador, Ivory Coast, Curacao
- Group F: Netherlands, Japan, Tunisia, Sweden
- Group G: Belgium, Iran, Egypt, New Zealand
- Group H: Spain, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Cabo Verde
- Group I: France, Senegal, Norway, Iraq
- Group J: Argentina, Austria, Algeria, Jordan
- Group K: Portugal, Colombia, Uzbekistan, DR Congo
- Group L: England, Croatia, Panama, Ghana
When does Team USA play in the World Cup?
Here’s the group stage schedule for Team USA:
- USA vs Paraguay- Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles at 9 p.m. ET.
- USA vs Australia- Friday, June 19 in Seattle at 3 p.m. ET.
- USA vs Turkey- Thursday, June 25 in Los Angeles at 10 p.m. ET.
When are the World Cup games in New Jersey?
There are eight games scheduled to take place in New Jersey between June 13 and July 19. Here’s the schedule:
Saturday, June 13 – Brazil vs Morocco (6 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 16 – France vs Senegal (3 p.m.)
Monday, June 22 – Norway vs Senegal (8 p.m.)
Thursday, June 25 – Ecuador vs Germany (4 p.m.)
Saturday, June 27 – Panama vs England (5 p.m.)
Tuesday, June 30 – Undetermined. Round of 32 (5 p.m.)
Sunday, July 5 – Undetermined. Round of 16 (4 p.m.)
Sunday, July 19 – Final (3 p.m.)
Where is World Cup New York New Jersey Stadium?
The New York New Jersey Stadium is the new temporary name of the MetLife Stadium. The venue sits in the borough of East Rutherford, eight miles west of Manhattan.
Juan Carlos Castillo is a New Jersey-based trending reporter for the USA Today network. He covers weather, and national events focusing on how they affect New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
Just the FAQs, USA TODAY
Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, April 25 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $118 million ($53.7 million cash option).
The winning numbers in Saturday’s drawing are 4, 30, 36, 52, and 57, with Powerball number 2.
Did anyone win the Powerball jackpot?
No one won the Powerball jackpot.
When is the next drawing of the Powerball?
The next Powerball drawing is Monday. Drawings are held at 10:59 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
How late can you buy a Powerball ticket?
In New Jersey, in-store and online ticket sales are available until 9:59 p.m. on the night of the draw.
What does it cost to play Powerball?
Powerball costs $2 to play. For an additional $1 per play, the Power Play feature can multiply nonjackpot prizes by two, three, four, five or 10 times.
Are you a Powerball winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
All New Jersey Lottery retailers will redeem prizes up to $599.99. For prizes over $599.99, winners can submit winning tickets through the mail or in person at New Jersey Lottery offices. By mail, send a winner claim form, winning lottery ticket and a copy of a government-issued ID to New Jersey Lottery, Attn: Validations, PO Box 041, Trenton, NJ 08625-0041.
Winners can drop off their claim form and winning ticket in person at the New Jersey Lottery office where a secure drop box is available. Claim forms are also available at the office. Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Lawrence Park Complex, 1333 Brunswick Avenue Circle, Trenton, NJ 08648.
To find a lottery retalier, you can search the NJ lotto website.
What is the Powerball payout?
The complete guide to winnings is:
- Match 5 White Balls + Powerball: Jackpot
- Match 5 White Balls: $1 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball: $50,000
- Match 4 White Balls: $100
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball: $100
- Match 3 White Balls: $7
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball: $7
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball: $4
- Match Powerball: $4
- Match 5 White Balls with Power Play: $2 million
- Match 4 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $200,000
- Match 4 White Balls with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $400
- Match 3 White Balls with Power Play: $28
- Match 2 White Balls + Powerball with Power Play: $28
- Match 1 White Ball + Powerball with Power Play: $16
- Match Powerball with Power Play: $16
What are the odds of winning the Powerball jackpot?
The overall odds of winning the Powerball are 1 in 292.2 million.
How do I find the Powerball winning numbers?
Powerball drawings are broadcast live every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m. from the Florida Lottery draw studio in Tallahassee. Drawings are also lived streamed on Powerball.com. The winning numbers are posted to the Powerball and New Jersey Lottery websites.
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