Most Americans Rely on Local TV News for Weather Reports
Most Americans still get their weather news from local television despite the variety of news sources available these days, and fewer adults believe the media overhypes the weather.
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December 31, 2010
December 31, 2010
37% Already Say This Winter Worse Than Others in Recent Years
Winter is barely a week old, and more than one-third of Americans already say the season is worse than it has been in recent years.
December 16, 2010
Most Americans Balk at Federal Control of Public School Nutrition
This past week, President Obama signed into law a measure that, for the first time, gives the federal government the authority to regulate all foods at schools, including what's in vending machines. But most Americans would rather see that authority in someone else's hands.
December 14, 2010
More Americans Plan on Giving to Charity This Year
Americans appear to be in a more charitable mood this holiday season than they were last year.
December 11, 2010
Americans Worry About Personal Information On Social Networking Sites
One-out-of-two Americans now use some sort of social networking site such as Facebook, Myspace, LinkedIn or Twitter, but an overwhelming majority of Adults are concerned about the safety of personal information on these sites.
November 22, 2010
Americans Are Closely Divided Over Ban On Alcoholic Energy Drinks
As the federal Food and Drug Administration pushes to remove caffeine from alcoholic energy drinks such as Four Loko and Joose, new polling finds that Americans have mixed views on such a ban.
November 21, 2010
Most Say Smokers Should Pay More For Health Insurance
Some companies already charge smokers more for health insurance, and most Americans think that's a good idea.
November 18, 2010
17% Think Government Should Outlaw Smoking
A growing number of states and localities have banned smoking in public places, but there continues to be little public support for outlawing tobacco smoking entirely.
November 16, 2010
Americans Don’t Think New Graphic Warnings Will Deter Smokers, But Raising Prices Will
Most Americans don’t think the FDA’s new graphic cigarette warning labels will decrease the number of smokers in the United States. However, they do think that raising the price of cigarettes would have an impact.
November 11, 2010
54% Think Violent Video Games Lead to More Violence in Society
Video game consumers and retailers have been abuzz about the newest in a line of military-inspired video games which market to people of all ages. But most Americans think violent video games like this contribute to violence in society.
November 10, 2010
94% Oppose Text Messaging While Driving
Most Americans continue to oppose text messaging and talking on the cell phone while driving.
November 9, 2010
63% Favor Annual Testing for Older Drivers
When it comes to age requirements for driving, the debate is typically focused on younger drivers.
November 9, 2010
Americans Overwhelmingly See Childhood Obesity As Serious Problem
Adults nationwide continue to be concerned about childhood obesity in America, and most believe American children are more overweight than those of other countries.
November 8, 2010
Americans Stand Up for Happy Meals
Kids may soon be smiling less in San Francisco. The city's Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance last week that would limit toy giveaways in fast-food orders like McDonald's Happy Meals unless they are made more nutritious.
November 5, 2010
45% of Americans Say Daylight Saving Time Not Worth the Hassle
Americans will get an extra hour this Sunday morning, but nearly half don’t think the benefits of Daylight Saving Time are worth the inconvenience.
November 4, 2010
29% of Americans Say They Never Drink Alcohol
Don’t look for the return of Prohibition any time soon. While a sizable number of Americans say they don’t drink, very few think alcohol should be outlawed despite a new study that says it is more dangerous to society than heroin and cocaine.
October 9, 2010
50% of Americans Think Life Would be Better if More Lived as Christians
Half of Americans believe that life in the United States would be better if more Americans lived as Christians. This number has dropped significantly from two years ago, when 61% thought life would be better with more Christian values.
October 8, 2010
Most Adults Say Physical Bullying, Cyber Bullying Are Equally Dangerous
As of late, news of bullying in schools has been taking the country by storm.
October 7, 2010
Most People Rate Their Lives Today as Good or Excellent
Most adults can say they are doing all right these days.
October 6, 2010
Most Americans See 20s Through 40s As Best Years of Life
What were the best years of your life? People have many different opinions, but for most Americans, the 20s through the 40s reign.
