Brits visiting US for first time during World Cup are apologizing to Americans: ‘We were wrong’

Brits visiting US for first time during World Cup are apologizing to Americans: ‘We were wrong’

The British are coming … to apologize. With the World Cup taking over towns all across the nation, travelers from the UK are getting a taste of the Red, White and Blue. And tons are offering up apologies along the way. Many Brits have acknowledged on social media that their assumptions about the US were … Read more

How European World Cup athletes have trained for US heat — as visitors admit: ‘We owe Americans an apology’

How European World Cup athletes have trained for US heat — as visitors admit: ‘We owe Americans an apology’

Europeans — and perhaps particularly, Brits — have “had a go” at Americans on social media over our reliance on ice water and A/C during the summer. Now, we’re watching them learn in real-time how intense the US heat can be at the World Cup. “We owe Americans an apology,” a UK creator posted after … Read more

Americans reveal whom they’d most like to go on a long road trip with: survey

Americans reveal whom they’d most like to go on a long road trip with: survey

Nearly one in three Americans is experiencing “friendship FOMO,” according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American drivers found that the summer travel season is ramping up, but for millions of Americans, it’s also a reminder of something they’re missing: time with their closest friends. Results found that 32 percent say they miss the … Read more

US State Department warns Americans of growing security risks in historic region

US State Department warns Americans of growing security risks in historic region

American travelers in the Middle East are being urged to stay alert as US officials warn that security conditions remain volatile across the region, even as Washington, D.C., and Tehran move toward a tentative agreement aimed at easing the latest crisis. The warning comes as US officials describe a draft agreement with Iran that could reopen the Strait of … Read more

Survey reveals Americans’ most common snacking confessions

Survey reveals Americans’ most common snacking confessions

A new survey has revealed the nation’s deepest, darkest snacking confessions — with three in five admitting they have a secret stash hidden somewhere in their home. A poll of 5,000 U.S. adults from all 50 states who are up-to-date on pop culture found that more than half (53%) have no shame in eating an … Read more

Which fast-food chain have Americans crowned the new champ? And what fan-favorite lost the throne?

Which fast-food chain have Americans crowned the new champ? And what fan-favorite lost the throne?

America’s favorite fast-food chicken chain has been knocked from the top spot in a closely watched customer satisfaction ranking. Chick-fil-A, which topped the annual American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) in 2025, fell to second place this year. Jersey Mike’s claimed first place, with an ACSI score of 84 out of 100, edging Chick-fil-A’s 83. The shift marks … Read more

Burned out? Two-thirds of Americans say they’re desperate for a ‘self-care reset’

Burned out? Two-thirds of Americans say they’re desperate for a ‘self-care reset’

Two-thirds of Americans are craving a “self-care reset,” according to new research. The new survey of 2,000 Americans revealed that 65% believe they’re “overdue” for a reset, but what they want and what they have time for often don’t match up. Just more than one-third of respondents (35%) try to practice self-care, but said finding … Read more

How much do dreams impact Americans’ real-life choices after waking up? You may be alarmed

How much do dreams impact Americans’ real-life choices after waking up? You may be alarmed

Restless night? One in four Americans (25 percent) says a dream or nightmare has led to them making a change in their life like quitting a job or breaking up with a partner. A survey examining the sleep quality and dreams of 2,000 Americans found that a quarter (25 percent) feel a dream changed their … Read more

Americans voices concerns over tap water safety: survey

Americans voices concerns over tap water safety: survey

Although three in four Americans polled say they “care a lot” about what they put in their bodies, 35% have not thought about one essential part of their health in the past year: the quality of their tap water. A survey of 2,000 general population Americans found that, at a time when most claim to … Read more

Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims

Most older Americans better at self-care than younger generations, new research claims

Six in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 older adults (65+) and 1,000 caregivers of older adults (65+) explored what self-care looks like and its importance for older Americans. Results found that 90% of older … Read more

Americans are ditching ultra-processed snacks for a popular ancient fruit

Americans are ditching ultra-processed snacks for a popular ancient fruit

One of human history’s oldest-cultivated foods is having a moment as more people reach for healthier alternatives to ultra-processed foods. Sales of dates in the U.S. were up 33% in 2025, a founding member of organic California-grown date company Joolies California Superfruit told Food52.com. Those numbers are expected to grow significantly, Fortune Business Insights reported. By 2034, the … Read more

10 million Americans undiagnosed with disease that causes fatigue, brain fog and headaches: report

10 million Americans undiagnosed with disease that causes fatigue, brain fog and headaches: report

While the pandemic may be over, its enduring effects are being felt by millions. While most people who test positive for COVID recover within a week or two, some continue to report symptoms — and even develop new ones — months and even years later. Known as long Covid, this debilitating post-infection condition can cause … Read more

Americans are suspicious that software updates make their electronic devices worse: research

Americans are suspicious that software updates make their electronic devices worse: research

A majority of Americans believe software updates are making their devices worse, not better, according to new research. The poll of 2,000 U.S. adults found a majority (54 percent) believe it’s done to push them towards premium features or device upgrades. And just as many (55 percent) believe updates are designed to only make sense … Read more

The majority of Americans blow big bucks on shoes they’ll never wear again: survey

The majority of Americans blow big bucks on shoes they’ll never wear again: survey

More than half of Americans (56%) admitted they regularly purchase shoes they later regret because of how uncomfortable they are. That’s no small problem when you consider the average person takes almost three million steps and walks nearly 1,200 miles per year, according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans evenly split by generation. That … Read more

Americans are so burned out they’re turning down high-paying promotions, study says

Americans are so burned out they’re turning down high-paying promotions, study says

The days of wanting to climb the corporate ladder seem to be gone. A new study suggests that burned-out, stressed employees are turning down higher-paying promotions because they don’t want to deal with all the added stress and anxiety that come with it. AI career tool Kickresume recently surveyed 1,028 respondents to find out their views … Read more

Americans smoking less than ever as cigarette use among adults reaches an all-time low

Americans smoking less than ever as cigarette use among adults reaches an all-time low

NEW YORK (AP) — The cigarette smoking rate among US adults dropped to another all-time low last year, with 1 in 11 adults saying they were current smokers, according to government survey data released this week. Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, and it’s long been considered the leading … Read more

Kenya court suspends US plan to establish Ebola quarantine facility for exposed Americans

Kenya court suspends US plan to establish Ebola quarantine facility for exposed Americans

NAIROBI, Kenya — A court in Kenya on Friday suspended a U.S. plan to establish a quarantine facility for Americans exposed to a rare type of Ebola virus spreading in northeastern Congo, following a backlash by medical workers and activists. A U.S. administration official said on Wednesday that the U.S. was planning to send Americans who are … Read more

Just say no: Americans’ wildest excuses for flaking on plans — from alien abductions to fake arrests

Just say no: Americans’ wildest excuses for flaking on plans — from alien abductions to fake arrests

By the age of 32, Americans plan their social calendars around their sleep schedules. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 general population Americans, which revealed the average respondent will start prioritizing their sleep over plans with loved ones in their early thirties. But instead of just saying “no” when a plan would interfere … Read more

Nearly 40% of Americans admit they’ve gone on a date for this selfish reason

Nearly 40% of Americans admit they’ve gone on a date for this selfish reason

Out on a date at a restaurant? The person across the table may be there mainly for the free food. That’s according to a recent survey by JG Wentworth, a financial services company based in Pennsylvania, which found that 39.9% of respondents admitted they have gone on a date on at least one occasion just to get … Read more

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining

Fed up with screaming kids at dinner? More Americans support adults-only dining

More Americans are warming up to the idea of child-free dining experiences at restaurants — and parents may be leading the charge. A new survey of 1,000 US adults found that 75% of respondents said restaurants should offer some form of adults-only dining, whether through designated seating areas, late-night restrictions or romantic, child-free settings, according to Lightspeed … Read more