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Poll Finds Americans Largely Unaware of Hot Dog Health Risks
health11 days ago

Poll Finds Americans Largely Unaware of Hot Dog Health Risks

A Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine–commissioned Morning Consult poll shows that while more than half of Americans eat hot dogs at least monthly, only 11% can name specific health risks. Processed meats are linked to higher risks of colorectal cancer and other cancers, as well as heart disease and possibly dementia; the World Health Organization classifies processed meat as a Group 1 carcinogen. Health experts urge moderation and note healthier alternatives, including plant-based hot dogs or homemade carrot-based “carrot dogs.”

via Gizmodo|
#cancer#health#heart-disease
Young adults bear the brunt of loneliness in global survey
world28 days ago

Young adults bear the brunt of loneliness in global survey

A Meta-Gallup Global State of Social Connections survey across 142 countries found about 24% of adults feel very or fairly lonely; the loneliest group is 19–29-year-olds at 27%, while those 65+ report 17% loneliness, reversing the stereotype that loneliness mainly affects the elderly. The data are self-reported, exclude China, and reflect a single time point, so they do not constitute a clinical diagnosis; longitudinal follow-up would reveal whether these patterns persist or change over time.

via Space Daily|
#gallup#loneliness#social-connections
CNBC Survey Finds Majority Doubt the American Dream Is Within Reach
business1 month ago

CNBC Survey Finds Majority Doubt the American Dream Is Within Reach

A CNBC-SurveyMonkey poll of 4,130 U.S. adults (May 6–11) shows 51% say the American Dream is out of reach for most, 45% say it’s achievable for some, and 6% say it’s unattainable for anyone. While respondents associate the dream with financial stability, homeownership, and happiness, rising living costs, housing prices, healthcare costs, and wages are major barriers amid a persistently high cost of living. The poll also highlights partisan and generational gaps: about 70% of Republicans see the dream as attainable versus 26% of Democrats, with Gen Z men and women differing on prerequisites like marriage, children, financial stability, and pursuing passions. Still, 44% say they’ve achieved the dream, and 55% of those who haven’t remain optimistic about future attainment.

via CNBC|
#american-dream#business#cost-of-living
GMs Project 2026 WNBA Champion as Las Vegas Eyes Repeat
sports2 months ago

GMs Project 2026 WNBA Champion as Las Vegas Eyes Repeat

Fifteen WNBA general managers answered 42 questions on the league’s top players, teams, coaches, and offseason moves; Las Vegas is favored to win the 2026 Finals, A’ja Wilson is the MVP frontrunner, Olivia Miles is the likely Rookie of the Year, and Dallas and Atlanta are highlighted for their big offseason improvements, with extensive discussion on player rankings, defenses, and coaching.

via SB Nation|
#2026-season#basketball#mvp
Five Guys Tops YouGov’s 2026 Burger Rankings, Despite Higher Price
food-news2 months ago

Five Guys Tops YouGov’s 2026 Burger Rankings, Despite Higher Price

A YouGov 2026 U.S. restaurant ranking names Five Guys as America’s best fast-food burger, with 15.5% of respondents selecting it first—narrowly ahead of Burger King (15.0%) and In-N-Out (12.1%). Five Guys is also noted as among the most expensive fast-food burgers (about $12.99) and has appeared on lists labeling it unhealthy, while the same survey shows Taco Bell leading tacos, Chick-fil-A for chicken, and McDonald’s for fries.

via Delish|
#burgers#fast-food#five-guys
iPhone Loyalty Reaches 96% as Android Users More Likely to Switch
technology2 months ago

iPhone Loyalty Reaches 96% as Android Users More Likely to Switch

SellCell’s U.S. smartphone survey finds iPhone loyalty at 96.4% (3.6% would switch) and Android loyalty at 86.4% (13.6% would switch). Of iPhone switchers, 69.7% would choose Samsung and 20.2% Google. Reasons for sticking include preferring Apple and the ecosystem; about half of those considering switching cite price or value, while 22.5% say other brands have better tech. iPhone users have a longer tenure (83.8% over five years) than Android users (33.8%). The study surveyed 5,000 respondents with roughly equal iPhone/Android representation.

via MacRumors|
#android#iphone#loyalty
AI Gains Ground: 1 in 5 U.S. Workers Report AI Has Taken Over Tasks
technology3 months ago

AI Gains Ground: 1 in 5 U.S. Workers Report AI Has Taken Over Tasks

A Epoch AI and Ipsos survey of about 2,000 US adults found 20% of full-time workers say AI has already taken over parts of their jobs, with 15% noting AI created new tasks. The findings suggest displacement may be outpacing augmentation, fueling debate about real-time labor-market restructuring, amid broader economic research and skepticism about AI’s true productivity gains.

via Futurism|
#ai#automation#labor-market
More Than Half of Americans Saw a Movie in Theaters in 2025, Pew Finds
entertainment4 months ago

More Than Half of Americans Saw a Movie in Theaters in 2025, Pew Finds

A Pew Research Center survey from 2025 shows 53% of U.S. adults saw a movie in theaters in the prior year, with 7% never visiting a theater; attendance varies by age, income, race and political affiliation, with younger and higher-income groups more likely to attend. Box-office indicators show a partial recovery: about 769 million tickets sold in the U.S./Canada in 2025 (less than half the 2002 peak of 1.6 billion) and just over $9 billion in ticket revenue, still about 20% below pre-pandemic levels; a separate August 2025 study found 77% of Americans aged 12–74 went to at least one theater movie in the past year.

via variety.com|
#box-office#demographics#entertainment
Dolphins lead NFLPA’s 32-team player survey as Steelers finish last
sports4 months ago

Dolphins lead NFLPA’s 32-team player survey as Steelers finish last

The NFL Players Association conducted a season-long survey rating 32 teams on 17 working-conditions factors (facilities, travel, meals, staff, family accommodations, etc.). Although the NFLPA faced a grievance over publicly releasing results under the CBA, The Athletic published the findings with players. The Dolphins finished first and the Steelers last, with wide variation across teams in areas such as facilities, travel, dining, training staff, and leadership.

via The New York Times|
#nfl#nflpa#report-cards
Momentum shift: most MTB riders now use electronic shifting on at least one bike
technology4 months ago

Momentum shift: most MTB riders now use electronic shifting on at least one bike

A Singletracks reader poll finds that a slim majority of mountain bikers now have an electronic drivetrain on at least one bike (about 51%), up from 44% a year earlier; 34% still have no interest. The article notes changes since the 2021 survey and invites readers to share what’s changed since then.

via Singletracks Mountain Bike News|
#cycling-technology#drivetrain#electronic-shifting
CEOs See Little Productivity Gain as AI Adoption Climbs
business4 months ago

CEOs See Little Productivity Gain as AI Adoption Climbs

An NBER survey highlighted by Fortune finds about 90% of CEOs and other top executives in the US, UK, Germany, and Australia say AI has not boosted productivity or employment, even as roughly 70% of firms are using AI; individual executives report only about 1.5 hours of AI use per week. Other studies show mixed ROI, with MIT-style research noting little revenue growth from AI and concerns about burnout and lower-quality work, even as adoption rose from 61% to 71% between early 2025 and early 2026 and executives forecast small productivity gains (about 1.4%) and a modest output rise (0.8%) with a slight employment decline over three years.

via Futurism|
#ai#business#economics
Game Developers Push Back on Generative AI Amid Theft Concerns
technology5 months ago

Game Developers Push Back on Generative AI Amid Theft Concerns

A GDC survey of over 2,300 game developers finds Generative AI use rising to 33%, but negative sentiment has spiked to 52%, with only 7% viewing it positively. While managers increasingly deploy GenAI, artists and designers express ethical concerns about training data theft and environmental impact, and comments illustrate a broad backlash including calls to quit the industry rather than use the tech; examples include a Ghost Hunters revival via GenAI that did not go well.

via Time Extension|
#ethics#game-development#gdc