Americans Aren't Enthusiastic About Driverless Cars
Uber is restarting its testing of driverless cars, eight months after one of their self-driving vehicles struck and killed a pedestrian, but Americans aren’t any readier to embrace the technology.
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December 11, 2018
December 10, 2018
Jesus Vs. Santa, And The Winner Is…
Most Americans still believe Jesus is the reason for the season and prefer commercial Christmas greetings over generic holiday ones.
December 7, 2018
Americans Are In a Decorating Mood This Holiday Season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and perhaps that’s because more Americans are decorating their home this year for the holidays.
December 7, 2018
One-In-Five Have Food Allergies in Their Family
Researchers worldwide are investigating a rise in food allergies, especially among children. Here in the United States, roughly one-in-five Americans say they have been impacted by the potentially fatal problem, most often as the result of nut allergies.
December 5, 2018
Americans Still Support Voluntary Euthanasia
California has adopted a law that allows doctors to prescribe life-ending drugs if they determine a patient has six months or less to live, and Americans continue to favor such voluntary euthanasia laws. Many would even consider it for themselves or a loved one.
December 4, 2018
Online is Key For Holiday Shoppers This Year
This year’s biggest online shopping day, Cyber Monday, broke sales records, and most plan to do at least some of their holiday shopping this year via the web. Regardless of how they shop, though, most Americans enjoy the process.
November 29, 2018
Fewer Americans Have Started Holiday Shopping Post-Black Friday
Americans are getting a slower start on their holiday shopping this year than in years past, which may have contributed to the reported lower-than-usual Black Friday sales for stores.
November 28, 2018
Little Enthusiasm for Cloning Loved Ones
A Chinese scientist claims to have created the world’s first gene-edited twins, altering their genes to theoretically be resistant to HIV infection. Naturally, the news has sparked a moral debate about cloning and genetic modification. Few Americans would want to clone a loved one themselves and think the whole process overall needs government regulation.
November 23, 2018
38% Will Be Hitting the Stores Today for Black Friday
Despite the frenzy over Black Friday deals, most Americans are staying home.
November 22, 2018
Most Are Spending Thanksgiving at Home This Year
Many still see Thanksgiving as an important holiday, but it’s one they like to spend in the comfort of their own home.
November 19, 2018
Americans Are Getting A Head Start on Holiday Shopping
Americans aren’t waiting for Thanksgiving to be done to start their holiday shopping, and a growing number say they plan on opening their wallets wider this year than in years past.
November 16, 2018
Marvel Comics’ Stan Lee Remembered Fondly
The beloved head of Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, died this week at 95, leaving behind a long legacy, including fan-favorite character, Spider-Man, among many others.
November 15, 2018
Few Consider Spanking Child Abuse
The American Academy of Pediatrics this week announced a new policy statement strongly against spanking children, citing studies that find it is both ineffective as a punishment and potentially harmful in the long term. But adults don’t agree, and very few would go as far as to consider it child abuse.
November 13, 2018
Americans Don't See a Better Future for Children
Despite the positive turn in the economy and job market over the last two years, faith in our children’s future has waned.
November 9, 2018
Americans Salute Military Service This Veterans Day
Veterans Day, a federal holiday honoring those who have served in the U.S. military, is this Sunday, and many Americans rank it as one of the nation’s most significant days.
November 1, 2018
More Now Favor the Death Penalty
President Trump has long been calling for more use of the death penalty, and as prosecutors are now seeking the death penalty for accused Pittsburgh synagogue shooter Robert Bowers, more Americans agree with the president’s call to action, though they’d like to see it carried out more quickly.
November 1, 2018
Many Believe Media Coverage of Shootings Inspires More Violence
Following the most recent mass shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh, Americans still worry the media’s coverage of such violence inspires copycats.
October 31, 2018
Americans Agree Halloween is For All
While it may not rank high in importance, Halloween’s not just for kids anymore.
October 26, 2018
Americans Oppose Third Gender Option on IDs
Canada last year became the 10th country to allow residents to choose a gender option other than male or female on their passports, but most Americans agree with the Trump administration’s current consideration of limiting the definition of gender strictly to biology and oppose a third gender option on legal documents in this country.
October 23, 2018
More Parents Feel Bullying Is Schools' Responsibility, Not Theirs
Many Americans continue to feel the impact of bullying but now are more convinced that schools rather than parents need to do something about it.
