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Hawaii Has America’s Highest Life Expectancy, West Virginia The Lowest

Life expectancy varies widely across the U.S., with clear regional patterns emerging in the latest data.

States in the Northeast and on the West Coast tend to have higher life expectancies, while many in the South and Appalachia rank lower.

This map, via Visual Capitalist’s Niccolo Conte, shows these differences using data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics, based on 2022 life tables published in December 2025, the latest publicly available state-level figures as of March 2026.

The CDC’s report uses period life tables, which estimate how long a hypothetical group would live if it experienced the death rates observed in 2022 at every age. In other words, the measure captures current mortality conditions in each state, not a forecast for babies born there today.

Where Americans Live the Longest, and the Shortest

Among the 50 states and D.C., Hawaii had the highest life expectancy at birth in 2022 at 80.0 years. Massachusetts followed at 79.8, with New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut close behind.

The data table below shows the life expectancy of every U.S. state and D.C.:

Rank
State
Life Expectancy (Years)
1
Hawaii
80.0
2
Massachusetts
79.8
3
New Jersey
79.6
4
New York
79.5
5
Connecticut
79.4
6
California
79.3
7
Minnesota
79.3
8
Rhode Island
79.2
9
Utah
79.0
10
New Hampshire
78.7
11
Colorado
78.5
12
Idaho
78.4
13
Washington
78.4
14
Nebraska
78.3
15
Vermont
78.3
16
Wisconsin
78.1
17
North Dakota
77.9
18
Iowa
77.9
19
Florida
77.9
20
Maryland
77.8
21
Oregon
77.7
22
Illinois
77.5
23
Virginia
77.5
24
Pennsylvania
77.3
25
South Dakota
77.3
26
Montana
77.3
27
Texas
77.1
28
Wyoming
76.8
29
Michigan
76.8
30
Arizona
76.7
31
Maine
76.6
32
District of Columbia
76.6
33
Delaware
76.5
34
Kansas
76.5
35
Nevada
76.4
36
Georgia
75.9
37
North Carolina
75.9
38
Alaska
75.8
39
Ohio
75.6
40
Indiana
75.4
41
Missouri
75.2
42
South Carolina
75.1
43
New Mexico
74.5
44
Arkansas
73.9
45
Oklahoma
73.8
46
Tennessee
73.8
47
Alabama
73.8
48
Louisiana
73.8
49
Kentucky
73.6
50
Mississippi
72.6
51
West Virginia
72.2
On the other end of the ranking, West Virginia came in last at 72.2 years, behind Mississippi at 72.6 and Kentucky at 73.6.

The broad pattern is regional: the Northeast and West Coast have higher life expectancies, while many Southern and Appalachian states cluster at the bottom.

Why the National Average Misses the State Divide

While the national average is 77.5 years, only 21 states cleared that mark. Illinois and Virginia matched it exactly, and the remaining 28 states came in below it.

The CDC also found that females had higher life expectancy than males in every state and D.C., but the size of that gender gap varied widely. States on the lower end of life expectancy tended to have larger divides, while higher-ranked states had smaller gaps.

For example, New Mexico (ninth-lowest life expectancy at 74.5) recorded the largest female-male gap at 6.9 years, while Utah (ninth-highest at 79 years) had the smallest at 3.6 years.

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Tyler Durden
Fri, 05/01/2026 – 20:55

A federal appeals court on Friday blocked the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone under current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rules, a move the court acknowledged would “as a practical matter, have a nationwide effect,” and one that sets up a likely Supreme Court battle over abortion access.The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling could restrict abortion pill access across the country, restoring rules supporters say protect patient safety and state authority, while critics warn it will make access harder even in states where abortion remains legal.The decision means women will now have to see a medical professional in order to obtain a mifepristone prescription, restoring a requirement that had been lifted during the COVID-19 pandemic under former President Joe Biden.Mifepristone is one of two drugs commonly used in medication abortions and accounts for a majority of abortions in the U.S., according to research from the Guttmacher Institute.ABORTION PILL MIFEPRISTONE STAYS AVAILABLE BY MAIL FOR NOW AS FDA FACES 6-MONTH REVIEW DEADLINEThe court’s order blocks mail-order distribution of the drug and effectively halts pharmacy-based dispensing allowed under recent FDA rule changes, requiring it to be dispensed in person under earlier safety protocols.”It is true, as the district court noted, that a § 705 stay ‘would, as a practical matter, have a nationwide effect.'” the court wrote, putting in plain terms the sweeping implications of the decision.Judges sharply criticized the FDA’s handling of the drug’s safety data, saying the agency had “previously eliminated the requirement to report mifepristone’s adverse events,” and calling it “unreasonable” to remove reporting requirements and then rely on the resulting lack of data to justify expanded access.The ruling also sided with arguments from pro-life states, including Louisiana, which said federal policy undermined their abortion laws.”Every abortion facilitated by FDA’s action cancels Louisiana’s ban,” the court wrote, adding that the state’s policy recognizes “every unborn child is [a] human being… from the moment of conception.”REPUBLICAN SENATORS BLAST FDA FOR EXPANDING ABORTION PILL ACCESS”Once lost, that sovereign prerogative of protecting unborn life cannot be regained,” the court added.The ruling marks a major escalation in the legal fight over abortion drugs, pitting federal regulators against states seeking to enforce stricter abortion laws in the wake of the Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade.Pro-life groups quickly praised the decision.”This is a win we’ve been waiting for, and we pray it holds,” Students for Life President Kristan Hawkins said.”We can’t remain the United States of America if abortion loving states allow criminal enterprises to be set up, breaking the laws of their pro-life neighbors,” she added.NEW YORK DOCTOR INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY PRESCRIBING ABORTION PILL TO PATIENT VIA TELEMEDICINE IN LOUISIANAFamily Research Council President Tony Perkins called the ruling “great news for the unborn,” adding that the issue “should be before the U.S. Supreme Court soon.”Pro-choice advocates sharply criticized the decision.New York Attorney General Letitia James said mifepristone is “safe, effective, and essential,” calling the ruling “yet another cruel attack on abortion access.””Restrictions on abortion care are restrictions on life-saving health care,” she added.As Fox News Digital previously reported, a federal judge had allowed mifepristone to remain available by mail on a temporary basis last month while legal challenges and federal review efforts continued.PRO-LIFE MOVEMENT CONFRONTS HIGH ABORTION RATES THREE YEARS AFTER DOBBSJudge David C. Joseph previously cautioned against “government by lawsuit,” emphasizing that the FDA’s ongoing safety review, not litigation, should determine long-term policy.That review remains underway, with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the FDA tasked with examining safety data, adverse events and the regulatory framework on mifepristone.Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill had argued the policy caused “irreparable harm every day” it remained in place, warning expanded access was designed to “reach into jurisdictions like Louisiana” despite state-level abortion restrictions.Friday’s ruling now sets up a likely appeal to the Supreme Court, where a new challenge to federal authority over abortion drug regulation could take center stage.The Associated Press contributed to this reporting.

Life is good on food stamps.. when you have a Ferrari. pic.twitter.com/XaAWqvsWQA
— Victor Nieves (@ItsVictorNieves) May 2, 2026

They are driving Ferraris, while they are receiving food stamps.
We’re talking about cars that probably cost more than your house.
The Gateway Pundit reported,
SNAP recipients, particularly those who own luxury vehicles very few Americans can afford, have prompted concerns about accountability in federal benefit programs.
On Tuesday, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins revealed that her department has obtained data from one state indicating that thousands of SNAP recipients were driving luxury vehicles. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program, has assisted over 41 million low-income individuals in the United States in accessing a nutritionally sufficient diet on average.
But according to a study done by the Foundation for Government Accountability, ownership of 14,000 luxury vehicles was also linked to recipients of SNAP benefit.
The report revealed the luxury car brands are among the priciest in the country, with Lamborghinis priced at over $680,000…Ferraris valued at over $600,000 and Bentleys ranging from $250,000 to $414,000.
As insane as it is that we have so many people living in luxury while on food stamps, equally insane is the apparent position of the Democrat party.
Leftist politicians are in lock step opposition to Republican efforts to root out and expose fraud.
For example, as The Gateway Pundit reported, California lawmakers pushed legislation known as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act” aiming to punish citizen journalists who expose things like quality “learing” centers.
No doubt, if Republicans end the madness of Ferrari owners receiving food stamps, Democrats will protest and claim that children will starve.
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Japan considered deploying Self-Defense Forces to the Strait of Hormuz ahead of a summit with U.S. President Donald Trump but ultimately held back.

Fuel surcharges on airline tickets issued in South Korea nearly doubled Friday as carriers respond to sharp rise in oil prices driven by the tensions.

Russia Now Main Supplier Of Oil To Post-Assad Syria, Despite Pivot To West

Via The Cradle

Russia has become Syria’s leading supplier of oil since the collapse of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad’s government and the rise to power of former Al-Qaeda chief Ahmad al-Sharaa, according to Reuters. 

Shipments of Russian oil have risen by 75 percent this year to roughly 60,000 barrels per day (bpd), based on Reuters calculations using official data and vessel tracking from LSEG, MarineTraffic, and Shipnext.
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While these volumes account for only a small fraction of Russia’s total global oil exports, they are significant for Syria. With domestic production still well below demand, Russian supplies have made Moscow the country’s leading crude provider.

According to two analysts and three Syrian officials cited by Reuters, the trade is driven by economic necessity in Damascus while also allowing Moscow to maintain influence in Syria. 

The energy supplies risk complicating Syrian ties with Washington and the EU, sources were cited as saying. 

“If the US were to fail to reach an agreement or settlement with Russia regarding Ukraine, it wouldn’t be a surprise if it told Syria overnight to stop buying these oil shipments,” said economist Karam Shaar. 

Syria has undergone a major shift toward Washington and the west since Assad’s ouster. The US has declared Damascus a partner and ally in the fight against ISIS – ignoring the Syrian government’s ties to the extremist organization. 

Damascus was also engaged in talks with Israel throughout last year, and began a crackdown on Palestinian resistance factions in Syria at Washington’s request. 

As a result, most US sanctions have been lifted. Despite this, Syria has not been fully integrated into the global economic system. 

Russia was a prime supporter of the Assad government. Throughout the 14-year war in Syria, Russian airstrikes repeatedly targeted extremist groups – which now make up the bulk of Syria’s official military and security apparatus. 

But ties have improved, and Russia has retained a military presence inside Syria following negotiations with Damascus throughout 2025. 

In March last year, Reuters reported that Syria was receiving currency shipments from Russia. 

Tyler Durden
Fri, 05/01/2026 – 20:35

The Cleveland Browns entered last season with one of the NFL’s more crowded quarterback rooms.Shedeur Sanders took over the starting quarterback duties in Week 12 last season, and after two more starts, he was named the starter for the remainder of the season. Dillon Gabriel moved to a backup role as Deshaun Watson stayed on the physically unable to perform list, even after the team opened his 21-day practice window in December.Sanders, Gabriel and Watson are all set to return in 2026, but it remains unclear which quarterback will be under center when the regular season begins this fall. Browns head coach Todd Monken reiterated his stance on maintaining an open competition for the starting job, telling Cleveland radio station 92.3 The Fan that it is premature to name a starter.”It’s my job to let it play out,” Monken said.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMMonken’s comments Friday are in line with his previously stated belief in letting the players decide who plays and giving all involved opportunities as the competition evolves.The remarks also follow a report that Watson leads the race for the starting job. They also come after Shilo Sanders downplayed the report and publicly expressed support for his brother Shedeur’s bid for QB1.DESHAUN WATSON HAS ‘INSIDE TRACK’ TO BE BROWNS’ WEEK 1 STARTING QUARTERBACK OVER SHEDEUR SANDERS: REPORTMonken, who was hired in January, is expected to introduce a new offensive system in Cleveland. The first-year coach has indicated he ultimately prefers one quarterback to separate himself from the group.The Browns held a three-day voluntary minicamp shortly before the 2026 NFL Draft. At the lone open practice open to the media, Watson led the quarterback rotation in most drills, but Monken said the plan called for Sanders to get more reps overall.”I’m not there yet, so I can’t say (there’s a leader),” Monken added. “We’ve been on the field three days.”The Browns are scheduled to begin organized team activities (OTAs) in mid-May. The following month, the team will hold a mandatory minicamp. The offseason program then concludes before training camp begins in July.The Browns drafted Taylen Green in the sixth round in last week’s draft.Speaking at the NFL Scouting Combine in February, Browns general manager Andrew Berry cautioned that there’s no rush to decide on the starting quarterback.”We don’t have to make that decision anytime soon,” Berry said at the time. “I think any player that we have in that room we would expect to compete to earn a role. Those two would be no different.”The Browns went 5-12 last season.Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

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The red-state counteroffensive is underway.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced Friday that he is calling a special legislative session next week to review and redraw Tennessee’s congressional districts after the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a major ruling that struck down race-driven mapmaking schemes and weakened one of the Left’s favorite redistricting weapons.
Lee said the move is necessary to ensure Tennessee’s congressional districts “accurately reflect the will of Tennessee voters” and to comply with election qualifying deadlines. The special session is expected to begin Tuesday, May 5.
Tennessee currently has nine congressional districts, with Republicans holding eight of the nine seats. But conservatives have long argued that the current map still leaves opportunities for Democrats to cling to power in areas where the broader state electorate has overwhelmingly rejected their agenda.
The likely focal point of the redraw is Memphis-based District 9, represented by Democrat Steve Cohen. Republicans have openly discussed restructuring that district to better align with statewide voting trends and potentially deliver another GOP pickup.

We owe it to Tennesseans to ensure our congressional districts accurately reflect the will of Tennessee voters. pic.twitter.com/oYccVnpQue
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) May 1, 2026

The Tennessee Star reported:
Following Wednesday’s ruling, President Donald Trump said he spoke with Lee, confirming at the time that the governor would “work hard” to redraw the state’s 9th Congressional District, which is currently represented by U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-09).
Lee announced his decision to call a special session on Friday, releasing a statement, “We owe it to Tennesseans to ensure our congressional districts accurately reflect the will of Tennessee voters.”
“After consultation with the Lt. Governor, Speaker of the House, Attorney General, and Secretary of State, I believe the General Assembly has a responsibility to review the map and ensure it remains fair, legal, and defensible,” the governor added.
Lee said lawmakers will convene on Tuesday, May 5.
Noting how this year’s primary election date for congressional candidates is August 6, Lee’s office said, “In order to comply with mandatory election qualifying timelines and ensure Tennesseans have reflective representation, any change to Tennessee’s congressional map must be enacted as soon as possible.”
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If the daily commute to work this summer is already sparking dread, officials in a major metropolitan area have a blunt warning for folks in 2026: Stay home. Especially on certain days. Leaders in New York and New Jersey are warning commuters about serious travel congestion during World Cup matches this June and July. NJ Transit says only 40,000 round-trip tickets from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, will be sold per game, significantly limiting capacity. Cost may also be a concern. NJ Transit is expected to charge $150 for a round-trip train trip between Penn Station and the Meadowlands during the matches — instead of the usual fare of $12.90, a massive temporary increase. CLASSIC CARS, PACKED STREETS AS SPRINGFIELD ERUPTS FOR ROUTE 66 CELEBRATION, DRAWING NATIONAL ATTENTION”If you are not attending one of the events, please, if possible, work from home because the city will be incredibly congested and so will New Jersey,” Kathryn Garcia, Port Authority’s executive director, said at a recent news conference.”I would also discourage anyone from taking a rideshare.”We are going to do a lot of outreach to people coming through our airport to make sure they know about illegal taxis, but it also is for those in the city. We encourage you to use public transit if you can,” Garcia added.WORLD CUP TRAVELERS TO NEW JERSEY FOR FINALS COULD PAY MORE UNDER DEMOCRAT-BACKED TAX HIKEThe advisory comes as transit officials brace for massive crowds with MetLife Stadium hosting multiple matches, including the final.”The back and forth is just going to be tough,” Garcia said.Around Penn Station, a key hub for Long Island, New York City and New Jersey travelers, congestion is expected to worsen.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZNJ Transit’s section of Penn Station will be limited to ticketed World Cup riders for four hours before each match and three hours after. Matches on June 22 and June 30 will overlap with commuter rush hour and are expected to strain the system.For all those curious and wanting to plan ahead, here’s the full list of matches to take place at MetLife Stadium.June 13: Brazil vs. Morocco (6 p.m. ET)June 16: France vs. Senegal (3 p.m. ET)June 22: Norway vs. Senegal (8 p.m. ET)June 25: Ecuador vs. Germany (4 p.m. ET)June 27: Panama vs. England (5 p.m. ET)June 30: Round of 32 (5 p.m. ET)CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESJuly 5: Round of 16 (4 p.m. ET)July 19: FIFA World Cup Final (3 p.m. ET)CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER”To reduce congestion and ensure safety, there will be no general spectator parking on stadium property on matchdays,” according to NJ Transit’s website.”Access to the stadium will be limited to … official transportation options, and no private bus or charter operators will provide matchday service. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, purchase transportation in advance and follow official guidance.”

Comedian Peter Kay was reportedly rushed off stage about 45 minutes into a show at the 16,000-seat Utilita Arena in Birmingham, England, on Friday night, and the audience evacuated after a suspicious bag was found. Birmingham police reported a 19-year-old man is in custody.
Kay was playing the first of a two-night stand at the arena in Birmingham as part of a tour of the U.K. and Ireland to benefit the fight against cancer, with all profits dedicated to British and Irish cancer charities.

The fun before the show:

And we’re in! Birmingham Utilita Arena to see Peter Kay pic.twitter.com/ZFmDWoGFFs
— Steve Aspinall (@SteveyAsp) May 1, 2026

Video of stage announcement the show was being ended early after Peter Kay was abruptly taken off stage:

Peter Kay pic.twitter.com/GXhfOKelJ2
— Richard Neville (@Richard05114030) May 1, 2026

Statement by Utilita Arena Birmingham: “Utilita Arena Birmingham has been evacuated as a precaution on the advice of West Midlands Police after a potential suspicious bag was found nearby. The safety and security of our customers and colleagues is our highest priority. We can confirm that everyone was safely evacuated and that the venue is secure. Ticket holders will be contacted directly in due course.”

Utilita Arena Birmingham Update pic.twitter.com/x2Buij7oSj
— Utilita Arena Birmingham (@UtilitaArenaBHM) May 1, 2026

Statement by the Birmingham police: We are carrying out an evacuation at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after a potential suspicious bag was found. A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search. We will provide further updates when we can.”

#UPDATE | We are carrying out an evacuation at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham after a potential suspicious bag was found.
A 19-year-old man is in custody and as a precaution the site is currently subject of a search.
We will provide further updates when we can. pic.twitter.com/54zjZ0QqkH
— Birmingham Police (@BrumPolice) May 1, 2026

Video report by GB News:

‘The site is currently subject to a search.’
GB News National Reporter Jack Carson speaks live from Birmingham, following the Utilita Arena being evacuated following a ‘suspicious bag’ being found. pic.twitter.com/adZ3B11Ids
— GB News (@GBNEWS) May 1, 2026

Videos of the evacuation:

Unbelievable
Comedian Peter Kay has been rushed off stage mid-performance at Birmingham’s Utilita Arena
This is what we’ve imported into the UK, where we always have to fear 24/7 for our lives all in the name of being diverse and multicultural
Garbage pic.twitter.com/NDEqheoK81
— Zee (@Zeeeee_xx) May 1, 2026

Being evacuated from the Peter Kay gig in Birmingham. No information as to why pic.twitter.com/Vc5vG5pwzy
— Rob Knowles (@raknowles) May 1, 2026

1i 20217, a concert in Manchester, England, by pop star Ariana Grande was attacked by a Muslim suicide bomber (Wikipedia excerpt):
Twenty-two people were killed and 1,017 injured in an Islamic terrorist suicide bombing in Manchester Arena in Manchester, England, on 22 May 2017. The attack was perpetrated by Islamic extremist Salman Abedi and aided by his brother, Hashem Abedi, at 22:31 following a concert by the American pop singer Ariana Grande. It was the deadliest act of terrorism and the first suicide bombing in the United Kingdom since the 7 July 2005 London bombings.
Carrying a large backpack, Abedi detonated an improvised explosive device containing triacetone triperoxide (TATP) and nuts and bolts serving as shrapnel. After initial suspicions of a terrorist network, police later said they believed Abedi had largely acted alone, but that others had been aware of his plans. In 2020, Hashem Abedi was tried and convicted for murder, attempted murder and conspiracy, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment in August 2020 with a minimum term of 55 years, the longest ever imposed by a British court. A public inquiry released in 2021 found that ‘more should have been done’ by British police to stop the attack, while MI5 admitted it acted too slowly in dealing with Abedi.
Last Saturday, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were rushed from the dais of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C. after a gunman tried to storm the Washington Hilton ballroom where the dinner was being held.
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