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Bryn Healy is a former U.S. News social media intern. She is a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, having majored in politics and sociology.
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True crime: How does the genre affect Americans?
57% of Americans say they consume true-crime content. Popularity is high in just about all demographic groups.
22 Jul 2024Article
Who answers the door anymore?
If someone knocks at the door when they aren’t expecting any visitors, 5% of Americans say excitement best describes their reaction. 34% say it's curiosity while 25% are annoyed.
17 Jul 2024Article
How do Americans feel about restrictions on TikTok?
Americans are split as to whether they approve of presidential candidates using TikTok for campaigning purposes. 31% of Americans approve of candidates using TikTok to share content related to their campaigns, while 39% disapprove of it.
17 Jul 2024Article
It’s bug season: Butterflies are the most popular insect of summer 2024
Americans are not particularly excited about a seasonal influx of insects: 49% say they feel very or somewhat negative about encountering insects or bugs outdoors while only 13% feel positively.
11 Jul 2024Article
Reflections on the Supreme Court’s 2024 rulings: What do Americans think?
The 2024 term of the Supreme Court will have an impact on U.S. democracy for years to come. The court both overturned long-standing precedents such as Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council, upheld laws, and set new precedents.
10 Jul 2024Article
How much should doctors focus on the social determinants of health?
A large majority of Americans support the practice of social prescribing — connecting people to nonmedical activities such as dance — becoming a more regular part of American health care.
02 Jul 2024Article
Should Americans' consent be required for their data to be used to train AI models?
Some Americans are concerned that their data and copyrighted material is being used to train AI models without their permission.
27 Jun 2024Article
One-quarter of Americans didn’t call an ambulance during a medical emergency for fear of costs
The amount of money owed for their last ambulance trip was surprisingly high to 37% of Americans who have taken one.
13 Jun 2024Article
Who watches late-night comedy?
Half of Republicans say that late-night comedy shows focus too much on politics. In contrast, only 14% of Democrats do.
11 Jun 2024Article
King Charles III’s new portrait is uniting royal fans and haters: Neither group likes it
30% of Americans dislike King Charles III's new official portrait, and another 19% say they hate it. Only 5% of Americans love the new portrait.
03 Jun 2024