First impressions may start long before a handshake — one in five Americans say they judge others by their first name alone, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that 18 percent of those polled said they’ll make assumptions about someone based entirely on a name they more than likely didn’t even … Read more
A few months ago, a third-grade student in Brooklyn was assigned — like the rest of his classmates — an AI-powered reading program called Amira. He was already reading at a sixth-grade level, but he also suffered from hearing loss. Amira, the AI program, repeatedly flagged his pronunciation — which was sometimes slightly off, due … Read more
There’s no denying that Knicks fans, who have stayed loyal through the franchise’s many ups and downs, go hard for their team. As the Knicks approach Game 5 of the Finals, a sentence fans haven’t heard since 1999, the excitement and energy throughout New York City are at an all-time high. Throughout this historic run, … Read more
His hot date ended with a kiss — but the poor guy still got dissed. A cluster of chuckling chowderheads virally heckled an unidentified man after he escorted his lady-love interest to her front door following a night on the town, but was not invited inside her home for sex. The snickering strangers, men who … Read more
Many highly independent adults may be masking this serious form of trauma, and their children could be paying the price. While “cereal for breakfast” and “latchkey” kids are often celebrated for their self-reliance, as these kids age into adulthood, particularly parenthood, serious issues can surface. When parents are emotionally unavailable, a child’s independence is not … Read more
America’s word of the year for 2026? “Stressful,” according to a recent survey — and a third are currently going through an existential crisis. The survey of 2,000 Americans conducted by Talker Research found the top word people used to describe how 2026 has been so far was “stressful” (35%), followed by “challenging” (32%). And … Read more
More than half of American adults (56%) don’t have any estate planning documents — despite 73% saying it’s important. That’s according to a survey of 5,000 people conducted by Talker Research on behalf of Trust & Will. Results showed that, while the majority of adults (73%) say estate planning is important to them, just 26% … Read more
What would you prioritize earlier in life? New research has found that six in ten seniors said that for them, it’s their memory health. A new poll of 2,000 Americans aged 50 to 70 shared sage advice for the younger generations: consider paying attention to your brain health and memory by the time you’re in … Read more
At a typical start to the week in Los Angeles these days, you can count the number of good restaurants that have bothered to open for dinner on one or two hands. And yet, at 9 p.m. on a Monday not long ago, the Silver Lake hotspot Pijja Palace was absolutely raging. The parking lot of … Read more
Gen Z craves sweet treats more than any other generation, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults split evenly by generation explored the sweeter side of Americans’ palates. Results revealed that nearly three-quarters of Gen Z (72%) need between one and six servings or pieces of sweet treats every single day, while … Read more
We’re smoking hot. Yes, you read that right – cigarettes are having a moment again. Just when it seemed we’d burned that bad habit to the ground, Hollywood — ironically part of the nation’s most health obsessed state — is lighting up again. From trays filled with cigarettes at the Vanity Fair Oscar’s Party to … Read more
Every family has one. Armchair parenting experts on Reddit engaged in a polarizing debate that asked users to ponder what popular parenting practices they’ve witnessed that are sure to “create a generation of emotionally broken adults in 20 years.” And it’s digital natives Gen Alpha, born between 2010–2024, will have firmly entered adulthood in two … Read more
Becoming somebody’s wife isn’t something New Yorker Karly B., 29, ever wanted for herself. Happily in love with her boyfriend of nine years? Check. Marrying him? Absolutely not. That’s no reflection on Matt H., 30, according to Karly, who works for a PR and branding agency and asked that the couple’s last names not be … Read more
Don’t dress like a slob this Thanksgiving. That’s according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who made headlines ahead of the holiday with his plea to passengers to “dress a little bit better” and “behave a little bit better” while traveling over the river and through the woods this festive season. Tell that to the millions … Read more
The strategic generation? Gen Z is shunning impulse spending in favor of long-term goals. A new nationwide survey of 2,000 Gen Z Americans revealed one in three (33%) identify as planners who budget, track spending and plan ahead, while one in four (25%) call themselves value-seekers who research and compare before making purchases. That’s compared … Read more
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week. The total national average credit score dropped two points this year to 715, according to the report from credit scoring company FICO. But Gen Z’s average … Read more
The kids are telling their elders like it is. There are numerous ways that millennials can unknowingly make themselves stand out — think wearing ankle socks, throwing up the peace sign when posing for a picture and doing the millennial “pause” when recording a video. Well, one Gen Zer is not only calling out the … Read more
Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new study. In the survey of 2,000 American adults, 90% agreed it’s critical to be prepared for extreme weather, yet … Read more
Ready for a three-day weekend? Seven in 10 workers feel they could be just as productive in a four-day work week, according to new research. Ahead of Labor Day, a new survey of 2,000 Americans examining lifestyle factors, attitudes to work and social life balance, found 69% of employed respondents think they could do their job … Read more
Millennials are the “hearing loss generation” — you heard it here first. Some 1.1 billion young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss, the World Health Organization warns. One study suggested that 10% of millennials — those born between 1981 and 1996 — already have some degree of hearing loss. “Millennials — the generation … Read more