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fromCornell Chronicle
1 day ago

Americans want stronger safety net for older adults | Cornell Chronicle

There is strong support for Social Security, as well as the idea that the government should help provide or pay for care for older adults with care needs.
Public health
#climate-change
#polling
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Calls "Big Beautiful Bill" the "Most Popular" Law Ever, Despite Polls Showing It's Widely Disliked

fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Calls "Big Beautiful Bill" the "Most Popular" Law Ever, Despite Polls Showing It's Widely Disliked

#republican-party
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
US politics

U.S. Republicans Struggle to Unite as Crypto Week Falters, Plus the Most Popular Republicans in Recent History

from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago
US politics

U.S. Republicans Struggle to Unite as Crypto Week Falters, Plus the Most Popular Republicans in Recent History

fromFortune
3 days ago

6 in 10 Americans say Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill' will help the rich and hurt the poor in new poll

"About two-thirds of U.S. adults expect the new tax law will help the rich, according to the poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research."
US politics
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
4 days ago

Colleges Need to Tell Their Stories, Then Live Up to Them

According to Gallup, after reaching an all-time low in the past two years, American confidence in higher education has risen to where those expressing 'quite a lot' or 'a great deal' of confidence is now 42 percent (up from 36 percent), while those with little or no confidence has decreased from 32 percent to 23 percent.
Higher education
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fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Voters on Daily Show Brutally Roast Elon Musk's Political Party: From His Own Loins, He's Got a Few Supporters'

A woman predicted it would stand for tax cuts for billionaires and cutting federal programs that have done some good in our society, referencing Musk's work to slash federal spending.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Is Greece in the middle of a new refugee crisis? DW 07/16/2025

Thanos Plevris described the influx of refugees as an 'invasion,' with the ruling New Democracy party referring to it as a 'hybrid war' and an 'emergency.'
Europe news
fromMendte in the Morning
6 days ago

The State Of The NYC Subways | 710 WOR | Mendte in the Morning

"With the amount of money they put in and take from us it should get better," one rider told Migliore.
NYC politics
#brexit
#political-polarization
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fromThe Hill
1 week ago

Congestion pricing is working in New York, and it proves government can do big things

Congestion pricing has been one of the most fiercely contested and arguably most successful local policy wins in recent American history.
US politics
#immigration
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a 'good thing' has jumped from 64% to 79%

fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Share of U.S. adults saying immigration is a 'good thing' has jumped from 64% to 79%

fromTruthout
1 week ago

6 in 10 Americans Back Medicare for All - Poll

A protest co-led by the California Nurses Assn. called on Rep. Young Kim to vote against President Donald Trump's spending bill that would slash spending on healthcare and other federal safety net programs.
US politics
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Three-quarters of UK champion continued broadband infrastructure investment | Computer Weekly

The study revealed that access to reliable, high-speed internet has become a daily necessity, and people are willing to prioritise broadband over other household needs.
Digital life
#activism
fromThe Conversation
1 week ago
Philosophy

How the Catholic Church helped change the conversation about capital punishment in the United States

The film "Dead Man Walking" significantly influenced views on the death penalty, illustrating a perspective shaped by Catholic faith.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

As Government Urges Americans To Have More Babies, Most Just Want Better Care For The Kids They Have Already

The AP-NORC survey revealed that only 28% of Americans consider declining birth rates a "major problem," with 12% believing it should be a "high priority" for the government.
US politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Politicians are retreating from net zero because they think the public doesn't care. But they're wrong | Rebecca Willis

Despite politicians' beliefs that the public opposes ambitious climate action, research shows high levels of concern about the climate crisis and support for measures to tackle it.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Big pay days and top of the polls: Nigel Farage's first year as an MP

Nigel Farage has experienced one of his best political years after being elected to parliament, aiming to position himself as a leading candidate for prime minister.
UK politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Opinion: A royal seal of approval

People celebrating this holiday weekend may have different ideas about what sparked the American Revolution: a yearning for liberty; a revulsion at taxation without representation; or a desire to have a national sport where players can touch the ball with their hands.
US politics
#supreme-court
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Supreme Court will take up a new case about which school sports teams transgender students can join

fromBuzzFeed
2 weeks ago

TikToker Nara Smith Shared The Unique Names She Almost Gave Her Fourth Child

One user jokingly wondered, "Are you naming an elf on the shelf or a child?" This reflects a humorous sentiment towards unique baby names.
Relationships
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Declan Lynch: 'By a clear majority Ireland agrees on at least one thing: Golf is good'

Healy sought the views of the Irish people about golf, regarding it as boring and elitist, prompting significant negative responses towards his stance rather than the sport itself.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Dartford warblers on the Dorset oilfields | Brief letters

The Dartford warbler was largely conserved due to the diligence of scientists, anxious to ensure drilling did not adversely affect the natural habitat.
Miscellaneous
#legislation
fromComputerworld
2 weeks ago

US Senate crushes attempt to ban state AI regulations

"Americans deserve sensible guardrails as AI develops, and if Congress isn't prepared to step up to the plate, it shouldn't prevent states from addressing the challenge."
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Removing hereditary peers is not enough to reform Lords, poll suggests

Polling indicates that only 3% of respondents support the government's plan to change the House of Lords by removing hereditary peers. Instead, 56% believe there should be limits on prime ministerial appointments for life.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

In Ukraine, most back negotiations over more fighting to end Russia's war

A significant majority of Ukrainians support a compromise to end the ongoing conflict, even if it involves territorial concessions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

'The moneymaker': This might be Staten Island's most controversial speed camera

"Though Timmermann acknowledged drivers' frustrations of not being able to slow down in time, he also argued the camera is for the greater good."
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Members of public to be selected for honest conversation' about MPs' pay

Richard Lloyd, the Ipsa chair, emphasized the importance of fair compensation for MPs, stating, "We want to support a diverse and representative parliament, where being an MP is not reserved for those wealthy enough to fund it themselves."
UK politics
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

What Do Americans Actually Want to Read? One Author Crunched the Numbers-and Wrote It.

In an intriguing continuation of Komar and Melamid's art-into-science approach, Tom Comitta's 'People's Choice Literature' presents two contrasting novels reflecting what Americans desire and detest in fiction.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Mamdani stood firm in his support for Gaza. The Democratic party could learn from him | Yousef Munayyer

Zohran Mamdani's progressive stance on Gaza propelled him to victory in NYC's Democratic primary, showcasing a shift in voters' priorities.
NYC politics
fromABC7 New York
3 weeks ago

How US adults' views on same-sex marriage have changed since the Supreme Court's 2015 ruling

In recent years, the divide between Republicans and Democrats on same-sex marriage has widened, with a 47-percentage-point gap in support, a record since polling began.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

The Covid lab leak' theory isn't just a rightwing conspiracy pretending that's the case is bad for science | Jane Qiu

The public’s distrust of science is at the core of the ongoing debate about Covid-19's origins, transcending simple political divides, as evidence continues to polarize opinions.
Science
#iran
#donald-trump
fromThe Walrus
3 weeks ago

As Carney Will Learn, Canada Is a Country That Grinds Down Every Prime Minister | The Walrus

Carney is not a Liberal in the way Trudeau was. He's an elite but has a notable career before entering politics and has independent international stature.
UK politics
#foreign-policy
fromThe Mercury News
4 weeks ago

Latest line: A good week for Joe Lacob, a bad week for Intel

Joe Lacob's new WNBA team, the Valkyries, is achieving significant popularity and attendance.
Intel is laying off 10% of its workforce after substantial financial losses.
President Trump's use of National Guard in LA challenges state authority and raises public concern.
Golden State Warriors
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Polls Show Trump's Approval Rating Slipping Again

Trump's approval ratings are sliding after a brief period of stabilization, reflecting a net decline from -3.6 to -7.6 over just a week.
US politics
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