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World Happiness Report 2026: social media’s toll on youth 

Finland leads the 2026 World Happiness Report for the ninth year, but the Netherlands slips to seventh place amid the toll of social media on youth well-being. Teens averaging more than 2.5 hours daily on platforms like Instagram and TikTok report plummeting life satisfaction, especially among girls, while moderate users thrive. In Brainport Eindhoven, expat families and tech hubs face heightened risks, spurring calls for EU-wide bans on age 15, digital detoxes, and real-world bonds.

Say cheese! Dutch dairy triumphs as Beemster wins world title

Forget tulips, bikes and canals - the Dutch cheese just stole the spotlight. Beemster Royaal Grand Cru was crowned as the world's best cheese...

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