Most Say E-Cigarettes No Healthier Than Traditional Ones
A new study out this week determined that smoking electronic cigarettes, or “vaping,” may be more harmful than originally thought, something Americans have worried about for years.
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August 16, 2018
August 16, 2018
Parents See Higher Back-to-School Costs This Year
It’s back-to-school time again, and parents are expecting to open their wallets wider this year to prepare.
August 14, 2018
Voters See More Wildfires But Differ On Why
Like President Trump and California Governor Jerry Brown, voters disagree on the cause of the wildfires raging in northern California, but most think this is a worse season for fires than usual.
August 13, 2018
TSA Is On the Up-And-Up With Americans
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) now says that reports of possible cuts to screenings at smaller airports were merely part of a budget exercise to study cost-saving options.
August 8, 2018
$200K For A Trip To Space? No Thanks, Americans Say
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' rocket company reportedly plans to charge passengers at least $200,000 for its first trips into space next year. But most Americans aren’t interested in taking the trip, even if they could afford the hefty ticket price.
July 26, 2018
Adults Don't See Enough Exercise for Kids Today
Americans still think kids today aren’t getting enough exercise, but they’re less convinced that American kids are less fit than their foreign counterparts than in the past.
July 25, 2018
Social Media Users Want Free Speech
In its ongoing fight against "fake news," Facebook has removed several pages from its site, but many users are angry that they've yet to remove a page known for spreading conspiracy theories and unsubstantiated rumors.
July 17, 2018
Few Favor Banning Neckties
A mayor in southern California is moving to ban neckties from workplace dress codes, citing studies that suggest the neckwear restricts blood flow to the brain. But Americans aren’t ready to say goodbye to the formalwear just yet and few think it’s the government’s place to make that decision.
July 13, 2018
Few Support Free Money Program to Combat Poverty
To combat poverty, a California city has launched a pilot program in which some residents will receive $500 per month with no strings attached. But nearly half of Americans wouldn’t welcome such a program in their area.
July 11, 2018
Americans Melt for Chocolate Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream—preferably chocolate, butter pecan or vanilla, and in the comforts of home.
June 26, 2018
Half Think Their Fellow Americans Play Video Games Too Much
The World Health Organization now classifies “gaming disorder,” or a video game addiction, as a mental health condition. But while most Americans say they rarely or never play video games, half think most Americans play too much.
June 21, 2018
Regular Cell Phone Users Downplay Cancer Connection
Americans aren't overly concerned that cell phone usage may lead to cancer.
June 20, 2018
Fewer See Benefit of Summer Break, But Still Value Summer Work
As summer vacation begins, most adults still see the value in the break for students and in work for young people during this break. They’re likelier to think it will be easier for young people to find summer jobs now, though.
June 19, 2018
Americans View Online Dating Sites More Favorably
Facebook announced last month that it is launching a dating app which could be good news for the social network since Americans look more favorably these days on dating sites.
June 18, 2018
Half of Adults Think We Should Retest Older Drivers
Americans are still on board with requiring older drivers to take annual tests to renew their driver’s licenses, though they’re more divided over when that testing should start.
June 12, 2018
23% Less Likely to Watch Miss America Pageant Sans Swimsuit Competition
The annual Miss America pageant has announced that it is scrapping the swimsuit competition and will no longer judge contestants on the basis of their physical appearance.
June 8, 2018
The Majority Are Proud to Be an American, Proud of History
Americans overwhelmingly are proud of their nation and its past.
June 7, 2018
Americans See Overpopulation as a Bigger Problem Than Underpopulation
The U.S. birth rate hit its lowest in 30 years in 2017, potentially leading to a generation unable to replace itself in population. But Americans are still more concerned about a population that grows too quickly than one slowing down.
May 23, 2018
After Southwest Incidents, is U.S. Air Travel Still Safe?
It’s been a rough couple of months for U.S. airlines, particularly Southwest, after a passenger died when one of the plane’s windows broke mid-flight and a similar incident happened again in early May. Nonetheless, Americans still generally believe air travel in this country is safe, though they’re slightly less likely to say it’s safer than in the rest of the world now.
May 21, 2018
Americans Have Less Faith In Other Outlets to Replace Newspapers
Print newspapers have long been a dying form of media, with more Americans saying they rarely or never read one. But they are now less confident that other news sources can make up the difference if the newspaper finally goes out of print.
