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Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, says happiness is less about attaining joy than it is about growing in the right direction. She explains how to make small changes that can move you toward happiness and why knowing yourself helps contribute to this emotion.

If you want more happiness in your life, ask yourself this simple question

Gretchen Rubin, host of the Happier podcast, explains the secret to happiness — and why knowing your personality type can help you make better decisions about what can bring you more joy.

Leonard Francis appears in a San Diego federal courtroom in this sketch from Jan. 4, 2024.

Central figure sentenced in Navy's bribery scandal

Leonard Francis, also known as "Fat Leonard," was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison Tuesday for his role in a far-reaching bribery scandal.

Trump says he'll delay a threatened 50% tariff on the European Union until July

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. will delay implementation of a 50% tariff on goods from the European Union from June 1 until July 9 to buy time for negotiations with the bloc.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar looks on as Palestinian Hamas supporters take part in an anti-Israel rally over tension in Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa Mosque, in Gaza City, Oct. 1, 2022.

Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza

The news marks a major development — the death of Israel's most wanted man — a year into the war in Gaza after Israel vowed to crush Hamas following its attack on Israel.

White House calls for a 'comprehensive internal review' of 8 Smithsonian museums

The effort is focused on bringing the organization in line with President Trump's cultural directives ahead of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations.

A concrete and stone sign outside the Edward J. Schwartz Federal Building in downtown San Diego that reads "John Rhoades Federal Judicial Center" with a line of people visible at the federal building entrance on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025.

Afghan allies seek action after Trump signals resettlement support

President Donald Trump said late last month that the U.S. would honor its commitments to Afghans who worked with occupation forces during the 20-year war.

Justice Department cuts to public safety grants leave police and nonprofits scrambling

Hundreds of public safety grants cut, worth $500 million, funded initiatives like drug treatment and gun violence prevention programs.

Firefighters watch as a helicopter drops water in a wildfire in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019.

UCSD study finds trauma from climactic events can impact how brain works

Traumatic experiences caused by climate, such as experiencing a wildfire, can have lingering impacts on how our brains work, according to a UC San Diego study published Wednesday.

Columbia students organize dueling memorials and rallies both for Israel and Palestinians in Gaza on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th Hamas attack, on Oct. 7, 2024 in New York City.

Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal dollars for Columbia University

The administration said it was cancelling grants and other federal awards for Columbia for an alleged failure to protect Jewish students from antisemitism.

How the Gaza war has remade the Middle East

What began as a battle between Israel and Hamas morphed into a much wider regional conflict that has reshaped much of the Middle East.

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