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Most Americans rate US economy negatively, with wide partisan gaps

Most Americans rate US economy negatively, with wide partisan gaps

U.S. adults’ ratings of the national economy continue to be more negative than positive: 26% now say economic conditions are excellent or good, while 74% say they are only fair or poor. These overall ratings are mostly unchanged during the past three years. But Republicans and Democrats have shifted considerably over this period: 44% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents now …

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Letter left on fired federal prosecutor’s office door warns Americans are less safe

Letter left on fired federal prosecutor’s office door warns Americans are less safe

A fired top national security prosecutor on Friday appeared to accuse Justice Department leaders of “making American citizens less safe” amid a string of firings, according to a letter to his colleagues obtained by a source who said the missive was posted on the ousted prosecutor’s office door. Michael Ben’Ary, who three sources familiar with the situation confirmed to NBC …

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More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, shrinking retirement savings

More Americans live paycheck to paycheck, shrinking retirement savings

With more Americans living paycheck to paycheck, a new report suggests retirement security may be slipping further out of reach. With more Americans living paycheck to paycheck, retirement security may be slipping further out of reach. According to the 2025 Goldman Sachs “New Economics of Retirement” report, 42% of Gen Z, millennials, and Gen X said they’re already living paycheck …

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How common sleep problem suffered by more than 90 million Americans speeds up aging

How common sleep problem suffered by more than 90 million Americans speeds up aging

Not getting enough sleep could be speeding up your aging and making your brain years older than you actually are.  Physical aging of the brain can cause structural changes like shrinkage and thinning, leading to slower processing, memory issues, and cognitive decline.  It can also result in decreased neurotransmitter production, affecting mood and cognitive flexibility. While some cognitive changes are …

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As hiring slows, more Americans are job hunting for months: “It’s going to take a small miracle”

As hiring slows, more Americans are job hunting for months: “It’s going to take a small miracle”

When Anna Whitlock was let go from her job in the technology industry in November of 2024, she wasn’t worried about lining up a new position. The Washington state resident had 11 years of experience managing network infrastructure projects, a specialized role that involves equipping buildings with internet access, cameras and wifi security systems.  “The last time I had to …

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Times/Siena Survey: Americans Worry Divisions Cannot Be Overcome – The New York Times

Times/Siena Survey: Americans Worry Divisions Cannot Be Overcome  The New York Times Almost 2 in 3 say US too politically divided to solve nation’s problems: Poll  The Hill Poll: Fears about the future of U.S. democracy fall, despite recent controversies  Yahoo Americans say they are pessimistic about the direction the U.S. is heading  نورنیوز More than half of Americans say the country’s best days …

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