What to know about federal grand juries
Federal grand juries indict tens of thousands of people per year in the United States.
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Study shows Americans now listen to podcasts more than talk radio
☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story Last year, podcasts surpassed AM/FM talk radio in total listening time for the first time in the U.S., according to a new study from Edison Research. Among Americans ages 13 and older, 40% of time spent listening to “spoken-word audio” was dedicated to podcasts, compared with […]
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Most older adults who live at home want to age in place, but they aren’t entirely confident they’ll get to
Upper-income older adults are the most likely to say they’d prefer to move to assisted living.
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Family Caregiving in an Aging America
Family members are increasingly caring for aging parents or spouses as the U.S. population gets older. Caregivers’ experiences differ by gender.
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For Many Black Americans, Family Extends Beyond Birth and Legal Ties
Black Americans share emotional and financial support with relatives and non-relatives they consider family.
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Stark partisan divide in who thinks their side is winning and losing in politics
In the 10 years that we have asked this question, Americans overall have consistently been more likely to say their side is losing than to say it’s winning.
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How Teens Use and View AI
Just over half of U.S. teens say they’ve used chatbots for help with schoolwork, and 12% say they’ve gotten emotional support from these tools. Teens tend to view AI’s future impact on their lives more positively than negatively.
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State of the Union 2026: Where Americans stand on key issues facing the nation
Ahead of the State of the Union, here’s a look at U.S. public opinion on key policy issues, drawn from recent Pew Research Center surveys.
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Email newsletters as a source of news
☀️ Happy Thursday! The Briefing is your guide to the world of news and information. Sign up here! In today’s email: 🔥 Featured story Three members of the media in Washington state have filed a lawsuit against the state House of Representatives after their applications for statehouse press passes were denied over their political advocacy. All three plaintiffs have […]
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Email Newsletters as a Source of News
Three-in-ten U.S. adults say they at least sometimes get news from newsletters, but many don’t read most of the newsletters they get.
