U.S. public has little confidence in social media companies to determine offensive content
Americans have complicated views about the role social media companies should play in removing offensive content from their platforms.
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Protests in Lebanon highlight ubiquity of WhatsApp, dissatisfaction with government
Amid unrest, here is a closer look at Lebanon’s widespread use of WhatsApp, as well as unhappiness with the political and economic situation.
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10 facts about American workers
To mark Labor Day, here’s what we know about who American workers are, what they do and the U.S. working environment in general.
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1. Social activities, information seeking on subjects like health and education top the list of mobile activities
The survey asked mobile phone users about 10 activities they might do on their mobile phones. First, it included four activities that may be social in nature, including: sending text messages, taking pictures or video, posting pictures or videos to social media, and posting thoughts on social media. Second, it asked people whether they have […]
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How people in G20 nations see key issues ahead of this year’s summit
Across many G20 countries, people are strongly in favor of increased gender equality and see global climate change as a major threat.
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Most Adults Aware of 2020 Census and Ready to Respond, but Don’t Know Key Details
As the 2020 census gets underway, most U.S. adults are aware of it and are ready to respond, but many do not know what it asks or how to participate.
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On average, older adults spend over half their waking hours alone
Alone time for older Americans amounts to about seven hours a day. Time spent alone rises to over 10 hours a day among those living on their own.
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In year of record midterm turnout, women continued to vote at higher rates than men
Over half of women and men who were eligible to vote cast ballots in 2018. Compared with 2014, turnout increased by double digits among both genders.
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Two-thirds of Americans favor raising federal minimum wage to $15 an hour
Democrats are largely united in backing a $15 an hour federal minimum wage. Republican opinion on this issue is more divided.
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Argentines pessimistic about economy, political system leading up to election
There is widespread, consistent pessimism among Argentines about the nation’s direction. Many say the country’s economic situation is bad.