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fromComputerWeekly.com
21 hours 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
fromScary Mommy
1 day 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
#israel
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Is time running out for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu?

Netanyahu's leadership is increasingly challenged by domestic criticism and international isolation due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago

Is time running out for Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu?

Netanyahu's leadership is increasingly challenged by domestic criticism and international isolation due to the ongoing war in Gaza.
#labour-party
#healthcare
fromTruthout
2 days ago
US politics

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

fromTruthout
2 days ago
US politics

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

fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days 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
#uk-politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 days 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
6 days ago
US news

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

fromBoston.com
6 days ago
US news

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

#social-media
fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago
Relationships

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

fromBuzzFeed
6 days ago
Relationships

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

fromIndependent
6 days 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
6 days 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
#climate-change
#legislation
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Palestine Action is a moral compass. That's why the UK wants it banned

A recent poll found that 55 percent of Britons are against Israel's war on Gaza. A significant number of those opponents, 82 percent, said Israel's actions amount to genocide.
Social justice
fromComputerworld
1 week 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
1 week 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
#polling-data
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

CNN's Harry Enten Breaks Down Brutal Polling for Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: They Hate It, Hate It, Hate It!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago
US politics

CNN's Harry Enten Breaks Down Brutal Polling for Trump's Big Beautiful Bill: They Hate It, Hate It, Hate It!'

fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Number of 'Very Proud' American Hits Historical Low

Patriotism is at a historic low with only 58% of Americans indicating they are very or extremely proud to be American, showing a significant decline from previous years.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

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

Halyna said, 'I want this nightmare to be over. I don't want to hear air raid sirens almost every night and read about dead children.'
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromsilive
1 week 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
1 week 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
#journalism
fromSlate Magazine
1 week 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
#zohran-mamdani
fromABC7 New York
1 week 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
2 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
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Public polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, preparing your home for flooding

The U.S. DOJ is requesting extensive election data amid concerns about election integrity and Trump's claims.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," With Just 27 Percent Backing It

The majority of Americans oppose the GOP's budget reconciliation bill that cuts health care spending.
The bill is unpopular even among some Republican voters.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Public polling on Trump's immigration policies. And, preparing your home for flooding

The U.S. DOJ is requesting extensive election data amid concerns about election integrity and Trump's claims.
US politics
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

Majority of Americans Oppose Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill," With Just 27 Percent Backing It

The majority of Americans oppose the GOP's budget reconciliation bill that cuts health care spending.
The bill is unpopular even among some Republican voters.
#iran
#donald-trump
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

Trump is the first U.S. president to never exceed a 50% approval rating during his term, according to 70 years of Gallup polling.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
US politics

Musk's Daring Gambit Has Managed to Do Something Remarkable: Alienate Democrats AND Republicans

US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

US presidents ranked by their approval ratings when they left office

Trump is the first U.S. president to never exceed a 50% approval rating during his term, according to 70 years of Gallup polling.
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago
US politics

Musk's Daring Gambit Has Managed to Do Something Remarkable: Alienate Democrats AND Republicans

#political-strategy
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Democrats, divided on trans issues, struggle to speak in one voice

Democrats are being urged to rethink their approach to transgender issues, especially in women's sports, amid concerns of being out of touch with public sentiment.
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago
UK politics

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

US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Democrats, divided on trans issues, struggle to speak in one voice

Democrats are being urged to rethink their approach to transgender issues, especially in women's sports, amid concerns of being out of touch with public sentiment.
fromThe Walrus
2 weeks ago
UK politics

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

#foreign-policy
fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

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

Joe Lacob, the majority owner of the Golden State Warriors, has successfully launched a new WNBA team, the Valkyries, demonstrating strong attendance and fan engagement.
Golden State Warriors
#immigration
#trump-approval-ratings
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

OofJust Bad Stuff All Around': CNN's Data Guru Shocked by Trump's Brutally Low New Approval Rating

Trump's approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking a significant decline in public support.
The poll indicates Trump disapproves on major issues, including immigration and the economy.
Support for Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is notably low at 27%.
A majority of voters, 54%, disapprove of Trump's overall job performance.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

OofJust Bad Stuff All Around': CNN's Data Guru Shocked by Trump's Brutally Low New Approval Rating

Trump's approval rating has dropped to 38%, marking a significant decline in public support.
The poll indicates Trump disapproves on major issues, including immigration and the economy.
Support for Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is notably low at 27%.
A majority of voters, 54%, disapprove of Trump's overall job performance.
#germany
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Medicaid keeps getting more popular as Republicans aim to cut it by $800 billion

We actually are seeing a pretty significant uptick in Medicaid popularity... 83% of the public have favorable views of Medicaid.
Healthcare
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Contributor: Why California won't give up the dream of high-speed rail

Despite ongoing setbacks, California's high-speed rail project remains essential due to significant traffic issues, with public support reflecting a desire for efficient transportation alternatives.
Alternative transportation
fromAdvocate.com
3 weeks ago

Poll shows public support sinking for transgender athletes to play based on gender identity

A recent Gallup poll reveals that 69% of Americans favor segregating sports events based on the gender assigned at birth, reflecting a significant decline in support for transgender athletes.
US politics
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Majority of Canadians dislike US in face of trade policy and sovereignty threats

Canadians' unfavourable views towards the US reflect growing frustration with trade policies and sovereignty concerns, marking a significant decrease in positivity over the past year.
fromThe Infatuation
4 weeks ago

Cake Therapy - Review - San Francisco - The Infatuation

The views and opinions expressed on The Infatuation's site and other platforms are those of the authors and do not reflect the official policy or position of JPMorgan Chase.
Marketing tech
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Trump Threatens Those Planning to Protest His Military "Birthday" Parade With "Very Big Force"

Three-quarters of Americans oppose Trump's military parade amidst concerns over free speech and motivations behind the event.
Washington DC
fromPoynter
4 weeks ago

Democrats consult a variety of news outlets. Republicans largely turn to Fox. - Poynter

Republicans overwhelmingly trust Fox News, while Democrats tend to favor a wider variety of news outlets.
US politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago

Nigel Farage: Restoring death penalty will spark 'major national debate' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

These are issues of conscience, just as the assisted dying debate... Nothing on the death penalty will be part of party policy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Miliband says funding plan means Sizewell C will happen as Green party criticises spending UK politics live

We're not going to apologise for the actions we took to stabilise the economy. That's what happened last year. The chancellor came into office, saw a massive black hole in the nation's finances.
UK politics
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago
Canada news

Doug Ford Is Now the Most Popular Conservative in Canada | The Walrus

Doug Ford enjoys the highest national favourability of any provincial premier in Canada.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago
Right-wing politics

The Republican Stronghold That Strongly Opposes Offshore Drilling

Public support for offshore drilling is declining, with opposition growing even in Republican counties.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

The #MeToo vs. #HimToo debate over the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial | CBC News

The trial of former world junior hockey players charged with sexual assault has polarized public opinion, highlighting the complexities of consent and accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

New Poll Shows Most Americans Taking the Same Side in Musk vs. Trump Hating Them Both

The polling data reveals a clear majority of Americans, across several demographics, prefer to distance themselves from both Trump and Musk in their ongoing feud.
US politics
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