Parents spend equivalent of nearly 15 eight-hour days driving kids to school each year: poll

Parents spend equivalent of nearly 15 eight-hour days driving kids to school each year: poll

The average parent loses nearly 7,000 minutes a year in the car when the school season is in session. A new survey of 2,000 U.S. millennial parents of school-aged kids found that simply driving their kids to and from their school activities consumes an average of 38 minutes a day. Over the course of an … Read more

Parents’ lack of PTO causes them to miss out ‘meaningful’ moments in children’s lives: poll

Parents’ lack of PTO causes them to miss out ‘meaningful’ moments in children’s lives: poll

Four in 10 parents have missed out on meaningful moments with their children because their PTO bank ran dry (39%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 employed parents of children aged 0-10 found that unexpected sick days can take away valuable, everyday moments between parents and their children. Half of parents have missed … Read more

Californians hate Gavin Newsom’s gas vehicle ban, poll shows

Californians hate Gavin Newsom’s gas vehicle ban, poll shows

Gov. Gavin Newsom recently doubled down on his mission to make California a haven where only new electric vehicles are sold, but most Californians — including fellow Democrats — are saying hell no, according to a new survey by the Public Policy Institute of California. The survey, conducted June 29 to July 6, revealed that … Read more

Americans pick premium grub over comfort food when they need motivation to get through the week: poll

Americans pick premium grub over comfort food when they need motivation to get through the week: poll

More than half of Americans say splurging on lavish, premium meals is their go-to move for turning a rough week around (58%), according to new research. A new survey of 2,000 adults looked at the daily “dinner decisions” they make, and it found that 60% of those surveyed said the thought of having an interesting … Read more

World Cocktail Day poll reveals America’s favorites by state — and the top tipple might upset cocktail connoisseurs

World Cocktail Day poll reveals America’s favorites by state — and the top tipple might upset cocktail connoisseurs

We’re ice Tea Partyers. When it comes to mixed drinks, Americans like them red white and boozy. A recent ranking of each state’s favorite cocktails found that the highly alcoholic Long Island Ice Tea was the US’ mixed drink of choice while New York — somewhat ironically — preferred a Spicy Margarita. “The Long Island … Read more

Most American adults think giving cash for holiday gifts is ‘very acceptable’: poll

Most American adults think giving cash for holiday gifts is ‘very acceptable’: poll

NEW YORK (AP) — Welcome to exhausted America 2025: Most adults are more than a little fine with doling out cash as gifts, and many plan to be asleep before midnight on New Year’s Eve, according to a new AP-NORC poll. About 6 in 10 Americans say cash or gift cards are “very” acceptable as holiday presents, but … Read more

Halloween poll reveals how Americans will be ‘getting their spooky on’ this October 31

Halloween poll reveals how Americans will be ‘getting their spooky on’ this October 31

Sherry Jenkins is a Halloween person by default. She lives in Blairstown, New Jersey, a rural town where much of the original “Friday the 13th” horror movie was filmed. That date is, of course, a huge draw for tourists, but the town and its residents are all in on promoting Halloween as well with a parade and … Read more

Americans and alcohol are growing further apart, shocking new poll shows

Americans and alcohol are growing further apart, shocking new poll shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday. A record high percentage of U.S. adults, 53%, now say moderate drinking is bad for their health, up from 28% in 2015. The uptick in doubt … Read more

How travel can improve your mental health: poll

How travel can improve your mental health: poll

The secret to better mental health might be just one flight away, according to a new poll. A survey of 2,000 Americans found that the average American feels 67% better mentally after going on a trip. Not only that, but those who travel more consistently and frequently were far more likely to have better mental … Read more

Single Gen Z romantics giving up on dating as ‘loneliness epidemic’ spirals: poll

Single Gen Z romantics giving up on dating as ‘loneliness epidemic’ spirals: poll

Burned out by ghosting, mixed signals and endless “situationships,” young singles are calling it quits on dating — no longer holding out for a fairytale ending that never texts back. “We’re single because we’re out here looking for ’90s love in this generation,” one fed-up TikToker declared. “We want slow jams, handwritten notes and phone … Read more

Is this America’s best fast food burger? One chain beat out 24 others in a new poll

Is this America’s best fast food burger? One chain beat out 24 others in a new poll

They made mincemeat out of the competition. In honor of National Hamburger Day on May 28, Yelp has ranked the top 25 fast-food burger chains in the US — with In-N-Out snagging the top spot. They reportedly based this meat-centric Mount Rushmore on Yelp reviews for companies with over 100 branches spanning multiple states, primarily … Read more

This group is now the loneliest in the US, poll reveals — inside the shocking ‘epidemic’

This group is now the loneliest in the US, poll reveals — inside the shocking ‘epidemic’

A new Gallup poll has revealed that American men are the loneliest people. To conduct their poll, researchers collected data from 2023 to 2024 — and discovered that US Gen Z and millennial men are the loneliest (25%) compared to only 18% of American women in the same age group. That means that one in … Read more

Why younger women are facing more daily stress than older generations: poll

Why younger women are facing more daily stress than older generations: poll

Almost three-quarters of women take on the stress of their friends and family, according to new research. From worrying about them to feeling empathy for their struggles and working to provide a solution, a survey of 2,000 women split evenly by generation revealed that 73% shoulder their loved ones’ anxieties. In fact, 72% of those … Read more

Half of Gen Z see their pets as actual children, shocking new poll reveals

Half of Gen Z see their pets as actual children, shocking new poll reveals

Half of Gen Z Americans consider themselves mom and dad — to their pet, according to new research. Older generations don’t.  From a companion to their literal child, different generations approach pet parenthood in different ways. A survey of 2,000 employed cat and dog owners split evenly by generation found that while their methods vary, … Read more

Most Americans have financial anxiety — and it’s taking a toll on their bodies: poll

Most Americans have financial anxiety — and it’s taking a toll on their bodies: poll

With rising costs and limited access to professional support — seven in 10 Americans say their financial anxiety is at an all-time high. A survey of 2,000 people found that 76% of respondents feel alone in their efforts to calm money-related stress. This heightened financial pressure is taking a toll: One in five said their … Read more

Over half of Americans would perform this grueling task for their loved ones: poll

Over half of Americans would perform this grueling task for their loved ones: poll

Loyalty runs deep: More than half of Americans would suffer through going to the DMV (53%) for the sake of their loved ones, according to new research.  To understand how far people are willing to go to help others, a recent survey of 2,000 U.S. adults explored the concept of loyalty in terms of friends, … Read more

Majority of Americans trust what’s online less than ever before: poll

Majority of Americans trust what’s online less than ever before: poll

The average American trusts less than half of what they see and read online, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that skepticism is at an all-time high when it comes to the internet. According to the results, Americans believe only 41% of what they consume online is totally accurate, fact-based … Read more

Average man feels 67% more confident in a suit but only half can identify what is ‘black tie’ attire: poll

Average man feels 67% more confident in a suit but only half can identify what is ‘black tie’ attire: poll

The average man feels 67% more confident when sporting their best suit or tuxedo, according to new research. A poll of 2,000 U.S. men revealed that while their self-esteem gets a solid boost, their confidence in their ability to choose the right one wanes.  According to the results, six in ten men (59%) said they … Read more

More Americans Can’t Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

More Americans Can’t Afford Medical Care, Poll Finds

It’s not just the high price of eggs or the rising cost of housing that is contributing to Americans’ unhappiness over the cost of living. Health care remains stubbornly unaffordable for millions of people, according to a new survey released Wednesday that underscores the struggle many people have in paying for a doctor’s visit or … Read more

Why Gen Z is turning to social media for mental health help –instead of trained experts: poll

Why Gen Z is turning to social media for mental health help –instead of trained experts: poll

An overwhelming majority of Australians struggling with their mental health are turning to social media – not trained professionals – for answers, in what experts say could be to “their own downfall and their own detriment.” Research by News Corp’s Growth Distillery with Medibank found for almost two in three Australians, these informal, peer-driven platforms … Read more