Switzerland once again took the top spot for best country, according to U.S. News & World Report.Michael Robinson/Getty Images Switzerland regained the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's list of ...

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Switzerland regained the top spot on U.S. News & World Report's list of best countries in the world. The 2024 rankings assessed 89 countries on factors including heritage, power, and entrepreneurship.