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Most Americans express confidence in their ability to do various practical tasks, but they are much less confident in their ability to do other tasks that require more specialized knowledge.
From agriculture to auto repair, Americans say a wide variety of jobs rely on at least some science knowledge.
49% of U.S. adults say Trump is trying to exercise more presidential power than previous presidents and that this is bad for the country.
Today, 96% of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer adults in the United States say they have told someone that they are or might be LGBTQ.
In nearly all the countries we surveyed, supporters of the governing party view their economy more positively than nonsupporters.
30 states and three U.S. territories recognize Columbus Day in some form, but only 20 states and two territories make Columbus Day a paid holiday for state workers.
Workers younger than 50 and workers with a bachelor’s degree or more education are among the most likely to use AI in their job.
Nearly three-in-four U.S. adults (74%) say economic conditions are only fair or poor, up slightly from 72% in January 2024.
Today, 43% of U.S. adults say the fact that sports betting is now legal in much of the country is a bad thing for society, up from 34% in 2022.
Congress has passed all its required appropriations measures on time only four times in nearly five decades.
