Big business and capitalism are becoming less and less popular with Americans

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Times Square in 2020
Just 37% of Americans have a positive view of big business, while 54% have a positive view of capitalism.

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Republicans are driving a historic low in alcohol consumption

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A man holds up a beer at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July 2024.
A man holds up a beer at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in July 2024.

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The hidden value of a college degree: Graduates are much more likely to have friends

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College graduates have more friends than people without degrees, according to a Survey Center on American Life survey.

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Democrats haven't been this enthusiastic about voting since 2008

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Vice President Kamala Harris waves to supporters after her speech at the Democratic National Convention last week.

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Americans are becoming less confident in their government than people in other rich countries: polls

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A grocery aisle at Walmart
A greater percentage of Americans are struggling to afford food compared to other G7 nations.

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Happiness is typically U-shaped throughout your life. The US has changed that.

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Many young people in North America are unhappy, breaking the U-shaped curve of contentment in life.

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A lack of employee engagement at work could cost the economy nearly $2 trillion

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People working in an office.
According to Gallup, Lack of employee engagement costs the economy $1.9 trillion.

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A Gen Xer who worked from home for 7 years wants to go back to the office to combat loneliness

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stressed/depressed worker
Chris, who is not pictured, said isolation is pushing him to return to the office.

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Hybrid work could be a win-win — if employers handle it right

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A Florida baby boomer blindsided by a layoff explains her plans to switch careers so she can work remotely forever

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Jane, who is not pictured here, asked to remain anonymous.

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