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Trump’s Poll Slump, Austin Shooting, and Jury Scrutiny Shape Today’s Headlines
politics18 days ago

Trump’s Poll Slump, Austin Shooting, and Jury Scrutiny Shape Today’s Headlines

NBC News poll shows Trump’s approval at 41% amid concerns about rising prices and a weak economy, signaling GOP headwinds as Democrats hold a 50-45 edge in Congress. In other headlines, an ICE officer shot a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin during a vehicle pursuit, and scrutiny of a holdout juror in the Lindsay Clancy trial raises concerns about a chilling effect on juries.

Poll finds Trump approval sinks as voters blame him for economic strain ahead of midterms
politics19 days ago

Poll finds Trump approval sinks as voters blame him for economic strain ahead of midterms

A NBC News poll released Sept. 20, 2026 shows Donald Trump’s approval at 41% among registered voters, with 55% saying his policies have hurt the economy. Voters point to rising living costs tied to the Iran conflict, and Democrats hold a slim edge in congressional races, though the advantage has narrowed since 2018 as midterm dynamics loom.

Poll finds voters blame Trump for the economy more than Biden, affordability remains top worry
politics21 days ago

Poll finds voters blame Trump for the economy more than Biden, affordability remains top worry

POLITICO's new poll shows a plurality of Americans blame Donald Trump for the state of the economy (43%), compared with 28% who hold Biden responsible, with 21% of Trump voters also attributing mainly to Trump. The cost of living is the top issue for 52% of respondents, and over two-thirds say the federal government should do more to address affordability (including 59% of Trump voters). Despite Trump’s and GOP messaging, voters remain wary of rising prices and costs like mortgages and gas, shaping the midterm landscape as concerns over affordability dominate the agenda.

House passes bill to curb data-centers’ impact on energy costs
politics22 days ago

House passes bill to curb data-centers’ impact on energy costs

The House voted to advance a bill aimed at mitigating data centers’ impact on energy costs, with sponsor Rep. Gabe Evans arguing the U.S. must upgrade power systems to meet growing digital demand. Critics like Rep. Pallone say public concerns about higher electricity prices and strained water supplies are being ignored, a sentiment echoed by a new AP-NORC poll showing broad public worry about data-centers’ energy and water impacts and negative rhetoric around the issue.

Persona 30th Anniversary Poll Reveals Fan Favorites Across Characters, Personas, and Games
games22 days ago

Persona 30th Anniversary Poll Reveals Fan Favorites Across Characters, Personas, and Games

Famitsu’s Persona 30th Anniversary fan poll compiles rankings across the main titles (Revelations, 2, 3, 4, 5) and spin‑offs, detailing which versions players played, favorite party members, most memorable Personas and arcs, dialogue choices, and more. Highlights include Kei Nanjo as Revelations’ top party member, Thanatos as Persona 3’s most impressive Persona, Yosuke Hanamura (with the Protagonist high on Persona 4’s list), and Arsene as Persona 5’s standout Persona. The survey also finds many players first played Persona 5 Royal or Persona 5, with P4 Golden a close second, and provides demographic glimpses (about 53% male, many in their 20s–30s) and notes on relationship confidants.

Montana State Holds FCS Lead as Week 2 Upsets Shuffle the Top 25
sports25 days ago

Montana State Holds FCS Lead as Week 2 Upsets Shuffle the Top 25

Montana State remains No. 1 in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 after Week 2, undefeated at 3-0 and coming off a 20-7 win over Nevada; the top five are Montana State, South Dakota State, Montana, Tarleton State and Illinois State, with Illinois State also at 3-0 after a 28-24 win at Northern Illinois. Notably, two FCS teams beat FBS opponents in Week 2—Montana State and Illinois State—both last season’s national finalists. William & Mary dropped from the poll after a loss to Lehigh, which rose to No. 7; there’s a two-way tie at No. 14 (Austin Peay and Lamar), and Harvard sits at No. 25. Week 3 matchups include MSU vs Central Connecticut State and Lehigh vs Dartmouth as several programs eye key games on Sept. 19.

Trump casts data centers as economic lifeline amid rising public opposition
politics1 month ago

Trump casts data centers as economic lifeline amid rising public opposition

Trump defends data centers, warning that opponents who block them will 'kill the Golden Goose,' even as a Economist/YouGov poll shows growing public and Republican concern about data centers and rising energy costs; VP JD Vance acknowledges some worries and says centers should return power to the grid, while the White House offers a voluntary pledge to offset energy costs and Trump warns China could gain from U.S. opposition to data-center expansion.

Texas Poll Signals Tight Senate Battle, Abbott Edge, and Data-Center Backlash
politics1 month ago

Texas Poll Signals Tight Senate Battle, Abbott Edge, and Data-Center Backlash

A University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll of 1,200 registered voters (Aug. 5–13, MOE ~2.8–3.5) finds the U.S. Senate race in Texas statistically tied (Talarico 42% to Paxton 39%), Gov. Greg Abbott leading Democrat Gina Hinojosa 45% to 40%, and broad opposition to local data centers (57% oppose). Independents favor Talarico while Republicans stay loyal to Paxton; Libertarian and 'no preference' options also appear in the results.

Brits Backlash Over Public Security Funds for Harry and Meghan, Poll Finds
politics1 month ago

Brits Backlash Over Public Security Funds for Harry and Meghan, Poll Finds

A Mail on Sunday poll shows Brits oppose taxpayer-funded security for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, with 68% saying they should pay for their own protection and only 27% approving their return; 16% want them as working royals, 22% say the homecoming will weaken the monarchy, 8% say it would strengthen it, and 43% say Harry and Meghan should apologize for implying racism in the royal family.