Vienna consistently ranks among the most livable cities in the world, boasting a world-class cultural scene, vast green spaces, and excellent public services. It’s no wonder it attracts immigrants — locals just didn’t expect one of the area’s recent transplants to be a moose. Meet Emil, the moose who’s been wandering Lower Austria (the province surrounding Vienna) for the last several weeks. He’s attracted quite a bit of attention, given that moose are not native to the country and Emil likely traveled through the Czech Republic from Poland to reach his new stomping grounds.
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Culture
Hawaii Named Happiest State in the US for 2025
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Every U.S. state has something special to offer — but if you live in Hawaii, you can officially say you live in the happiest state in the country, according to WalletHub’s latest report. This week, the personal finance website published its annual happiest state rankings based on 30 key metrics, including the depression rate, the share of adults feeling productive, and income growth. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo explained in a statement, “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.” The Aloha State topped the list due to myriad factors — residents reported the highest levels of life satisfaction in the nation, the second-lowest depression rate, and one of the lowest unemployment rates. Hawaiians also have the longest life expectancy in the U.S., and 72% of adults report being active and productive every day. Coming in second place is Maryland, which also has one of the lowest unemployment rates, as well as a large percentage of high-earners. Curious to know if your state made the top 10? Check out the full rankings.
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A Journey to the Bottom of Lake Tahoe Was Livestreamed for the First Time
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Lake Tahoe is famous for water so clear, you can see 70 feet below the surface — but have you ever thought about what the lake bed looks like? Few have explored much farther beneath the frigid waves of the nearly 1,600-foot-deep lake, but thanks to a first-of-its-kind livestream from nonprofit the Tahoe Fund and the Restoring the Lake Depths Foundation, everyone can now catch a glimpse of the very bottom. On Sept. 5, a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, dubbed Deep Emerald traveled to the floor of Lake Tahoe, which is the second-deepest lake in the U.S., after Oregon’s Crater Lake. Describing Deep Emerald as “built for advanced underwater exploration,” Lindsay Kopf, founder and executive director of the Restoring the Lake Depths Foundation, pointed out in a news release that the vehicle’s 600-meter fiber optic tether makes it the “rare ROV capable of reaching the depths of Lake Tahoe’s deepest points.” So what did the team see at the bottom of the lake? The ROV displayed a plethora of flaky sediment materials floating past its lens, including granitic rock. “The lakes are bottom reservoirs of history,” Chandra commented. “Some of that material is present-day, but you could core through the bottom and we could get back to a thousand years ago. Or 2 million years ago.” Watch the livestream.
Humanity
Tuskegee University’s WWII Aviation Program Takes Flight Again
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During World War II, Tuskegee University trained the first Black military pilots in the U.S. Armed Forces. Decades later, the Alabama institution has revived its historic aviation program, giving a new generation of pilots the chance to carry the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen onward and upward. Among the new cohort is 20-year-old Kembriah Parker, who is the first woman to earn her pilot’s license through the historically Black university’s new aviation science program. “There were Tuskegee women working but not flying,” Parker told NBC News, referencing the WWII era. “So it feels pretty good to be doing the flying.” The program, which includes both private and commercial training, combines classroom learning with practical flight instruction to help address the current nationwide pilot shortage and open the door for more hopefuls to enter the cockpit. As Parker, who overcame a fear of heights to achieve her dream of flying, said: “You can do whatever you want as long as your head is in it.” See her fly.
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Another pig kidney transplant is in the books, as two developers prepare to launch trials testing the organs (read more)
Serena Williams’ firm invested in Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 women’s basketball league, now valued at $340 million (read more)
A baby bonobo was born last month at an Ohio zoo, and the new photos of him in mom’s arms are pure joy (read more)
There she is! Congrats to Miss New York, Cassie Donegan, who was crowned Miss America 2026 (read more)
Inspiring Story
A Cinderella story, NFL edition
You never know what the next day might bring. At the beginning of last week, NFL free agent Matt Prater was coaching his son’s youth football team — and by the end, the 41-year-old was being signed by the Buffalo Bills after their primary kicker got injured. Next thing he knew, he was kicking a game-winning, 32-yard field goal, securing a remarkable fourth-quarter comeback against the Baltimore Ravens. “This is a Disney story!” said Adam NeVille, president of the youth football league that Prater’s son plays in.
Photo of the Day
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Surf’s up, Faith! This stoked pit bull was one of the dozens of pups riding the waves in Del Mar, California, on Sunday for the 20th annual Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon — the longest-running dog surfing competition. The event not only delivers unbelievably adorable footage of dogs on surfboards, but also raises funds for the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a nearby no-kill shelter.
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