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US viewers' Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone Biles
Read full article: US viewers' Olympic interest is down, poll finds, except for Simone BilesOn the heels of low ratings for the coronavirus pandemic-marred Tokyo and Beijing Olympics, Paris may not do much better among U.S. viewers.
As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their cases
Read full article: As US spotlights those missing or dead in Native communities, prosecutors work to solve their casesFrom marches and art exhibitions to candlelight vigils, people are gathering across the U.S. to spotlight the high rate of disappearances and killings in Native American communities.
Many parents don’t know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?
Read full article: Many parents don’t know when kids are behind in school. Are report cards telling enough?Nearly nine out of 10 parents believe their child is performing at grade level despite standardized tests showing far fewer students are on track.
One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade, polls show elevated support for abortion rights among Americans
Read full article: One year after overturning of Roe v. Wade, polls show elevated support for abortion rights among AmericansJune 24 marks the one year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Study shows 'striking' number who believe news misinforms
Read full article: Study shows 'striking' number who believe news misinformsA new survey shows fully half of Americans indicate they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a point of view.
New Study reveals what Workforce is saying about corporate culture, workplace recognition
Read full article: New Study reveals what Workforce is saying about corporate culture, workplace recognitionEveryone loves a gold star or a pat on the back, but a new study by Workhuman and Gallup indicates that formal recognition, that “good job” and “way to go,” may carry more weight for workers than managers realize.
AP sources: Cowboys, WR Gallup agree on $62.5M, 5-year deal
Read full article: AP sources: Cowboys, WR Gallup agree on $62.5M, 5-year dealTwo people with knowledge of the deal say the Dallas Cowboys have agreed on a long-term contract with receiver Michael Gallup a day after trading Amari Cooper to Cleveland.
Less than half of Americans are members of houses of worship
Read full article: Less than half of Americans are members of houses of worshipForty-seven percent of Americans now say they belong to a house of worship, down from 70% in the mid-1990s and 50% in 2019. The polling giant has been measuring church membership since 1937 when nearly three-quarters of the population (73%) reported membership in a house of worship. In the time frame from 1998 to 2000, about three-quarters (73%) of religious Americans were members of a house of worship. But the number of older Americans who are members of a house of worship has also declined in recent years. Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study.
Texas is the second ‘most hated’ state in America, according to analysis
Read full article: Texas is the second ‘most hated’ state in America, according to analysisOn the list of the top ten most hated states in America, Texas ranked second, preceding California and following New Jersey, which came in first. Results from the survey proved Alaska, California, New Mexico and Oklahoma’s hatred for the Lone Star State. Best Life compiled these three resources to curate a “Hatred Index” of all 50 states, revealing Texas' spot at No. The survey didn’t reveal why Texas was the second most hated state. Here are the top ten most-hated states according to Best Life: