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Gone but Not Forgotten: Recovering the Dead Web

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://blog.archive.org/2026/04/23/gone-but-not-forgotten-recovering-the-dead-web/

#Pew Research Centre survey from October 2025 reveals that while 75% of U.S. adults #read at least one #book in the past year, print #books remain the most popular format. #Ebooks and #audiobooks have seen growth, but participation in #bookclubs is low, with only 7% of adults reporting involvement. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/04/09/americans-still-opt-for-print-books-over-digital-or-audio-versions-few-are-in-book-clubs/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Roughly two-thirds of American teens report using AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Character.ai, with about three-in-ten using them daily, according to a new Pew Research survey of 1,458 US teens aged 13 to 17. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2025/12/09/teens-social-media-and-ai-chatbots-2025/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Pew

Research shows that when breaking news happens, more than a third of American adults first go to their preferred news organisation for details. Only a smaller share turn to social media or search engines as their initial source. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news/ #Media #SocialNews #Pew

「アメリカ人の大多数（36%）は、速報ニュースが発生した際にまずお気に入りの報道機関にアクセスする一方、28%は検索エンジンを利用し、残りの人々はソーシャルメディアを利用する。これは、ニュース消費がいかに細分化されているかを反映している。https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pew」

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Most Americans (36%) turn to their preferred news organisation first when breaking news occurs, while 28% start with a search engine and the remainder go to social media, reflecting how fragmented news consumption has become. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/24/where-do-americans-turn-first-for-information-about-breaking-news/ #Media #SocialMedia #SocialNews #Pew

Half of Americans say artificial intelligence does more harm than good in their daily lives, while around four in ten see more benefits than drawbacks, according to new Pew Research Center findings. Younger adults tend to be more positive about AI than older generations. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/key-findings-about-how-americans-view-artificial-intelligence/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Pew

🏢🔨 Wow, who knew that building more houses could, wait for it... lower rents?! Clearly, Austin's been taking notes from the "Economics for Dummies" handbook. Meanwhile, #Pew is busy throwing academic jargon at the obvious just to feel important. 📉🔍
https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2026/03/18/austins-surge-of-new-housing-construction-drove-down-rents #buildinghouses #lowerents #Austin #Economics #HackerNews #ngated

Americans view data centers negatively: only 4% say they're good for the environment, 6% for jobs and 6% for quality of life nearby. A new Pew survey finds most believe data centers harm the environment, increase home energy costs and reduce quality of life in surrounding communities. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/how-americans-view-data-centers-impact-in-key-areas-from-the-environment-to-jobs/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Pew

A #Pew Research Centre survey reveals mixed public opinion on #datacentres. While a majority recognise their #economicbenefits, concerns are higher regarding #environmentalimpact, home #energycosts, and #qualityoflife for nearby residents. Democrats and younger adults express more negative views. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/how-americans-view-data-centers-impact-in-key-areas-from-the-environment-to-jobs/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Half of US adults say increased AI use makes them feel more concerned than excited, up from 37% in 2021. Only 10% are more excited than concerned. Americans are more optimistic about AI in medical care (44% positive) than education (24%) or jobs (23%). The public remains cautious about AI's impact on creativity and relationships. https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/03/12/key-findings-about-how-americans-view-artificial-intelligence/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI #Pew

A #Pew Research Centre survey of U.S. #teens aged 13 to 17 reveals that over half use #AIchatbots, primarily for information seeking and schoolwork help. While some teens use chatbots for casual conversations and emotional support, most do not. The survey also explores teens’ views on AI’s impact on their lives and society, revealing a generally positive outlook. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2026/02/24/how-teens-use-and-view-ai/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

A #Pew Research Centre survey of U.S. #teens aged 13 to 17 reveals that over half use #AI #chatbots, primarily for information seeking and schoolwork help. While some teens use chatbots for casual conversations and emotional support, most do not. The survey also explores teens’ views on AI’s impact on their lives and society, revealing a generally #positiveoutlook but also concerns about #overreliance and #jobdisplacement. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2026/02/24/how-teens-use-and-view-ai/?AIagents.at #AIagent #AI #ML #NLP #LLM #GenAI

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The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026 – Pew Research Center

January 9, 2026

The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026

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By Richard Fry

Baby Boomers will soon reach another milestone: In 2026, the oldest members of this generation will turn 80.

The Baby Boom generation refers to adults born between 1946 and 1964. The name reflects the sharp and prolonged increase in fertility that occurred in the wake of World War II.

About this research

The United States saw a total of 76 million births during the boom, with the annual number surpassing 4 million in 1954 and remaining above that level until 1965. The annual number of births would not surpass 4 million again until 1989.

Besides marking the end of the Baby Boom generation, 1964 also marked the peak of the generation as a share of the total U.S. population. The Census Bureau estimated that there were 72.5 million Baby Boomers on July 1, 1964, accounting for 37% of the population.

While Boomers peaked as a share of the population in 1964, their absolute number peaked at 79 million in 1999. This increase was due to increased immigration to the U.S. in the second half of the 20th century.

So how many Boomers are there today? As of July 1, 2024 – the most recent available data – there were an estimated 67 million Boomers, accounting for only 20% of the nation’s population.

The Census Bureau also periodically releases projections of the U.S. population. The bureau projects that the Boomer population will be about 1 million in 2062, when the youngest turn 98.

Related: U.S. centenarian population is projected to quadruple over the next 30 years

Topics

• Baby Boomers
• Older Adults & Aging

Continue/Read Original Article Here: The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026 | Pew Research Center

The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026 – Pew Research Center

January 9, 2026

The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026

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By Richard Fry

Baby Boomers will soon reach another milestone: In 2026, the oldest members of this generation will turn 80.

The Baby Boom generation refers to adults born between 1946 and 1964. The name reflects the sharp and prolonged increase in fertility that occurred in the wake of World War II.

About this research

The United States saw a total of 76 million births during the boom, with the annual number surpassing 4 million in 1954 and remaining above that level until 1965. The annual number of births would not surpass 4 million again until 1989.

Besides marking the end of the Baby Boom generation, 1964 also marked the peak of the generation as a share of the total U.S. population. The Census Bureau estimated that there were 72.5 million Baby Boomers on July 1, 1964, accounting for 37% of the population.

While Boomers peaked as a share of the population in 1964, their absolute number peaked at 79 million in 1999. This increase was due to increased immigration to the U.S. in the second half of the 20th century.

So how many Boomers are there today? As of July 1, 2024 – the most recent available data – there were an estimated 67 million Boomers, accounting for only 20% of the nation’s population.

The Census Bureau also periodically releases projections of the U.S. population. The bureau projects that the Boomer population will be about 1 million in 2062, when the youngest turn 98.

Related: U.S. centenarian population is projected to quadruple over the next 30 years

Topics

• Baby Boomers
• Older Adults & Aging

Continue/Read Original Article Here: The oldest Baby Boomers turn 80 in 2026 | Pew Research Center

Fewer Americans follow the news closely now than in 2016 – Pew Research Center

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December 3, 2025

Americans are following the news less closely than they used to

By Naomi Forman-Katz

The share of Americans who say they follow the news all or most of the time has decreased since 2016, according to nearly a decade’s worth of Pew Research Center surveys. This shift comes amid changes in the platforms people use for news and declining trust in news organizations. How we did this…

As of August 2025, 36% of U.S. adults say they follow the news all or most of the time. That is down from 51% in 2016, the first time we asked this question.

In turn, growing shares of Americans say they follow the news less closely:

• 38% now say they follow it some of the time, up from 31% in 2016.
• 18% say they follow it only now and then, compared with 12% in 2016.

Meanwhile, the share who say they hardly ever follow the news has been relatively stable (7% in 2025, 5% in 2016).

People in every age group are less likely now than in 2016 to say they follow the news all or most of the time. But older Americans remain more likely than younger adults to do so. 

For example, 62% of adults 65 and older now say they follow the news all or most of the time. That’s down 13 percentage points since 2016.

The decline is similar – 12 points – among adults under 30. However, this age group followed the news much less closely to begin with: 15% now say they follow the news all or most of the time, down from 27% in 2016.

This decline in Americans’ attention to the news over the years has also occurred across other demographic groups, including education, gender, race, ethnicity and political party. But the drop has been steeper for some groups than others.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: Fewer Americans follow the news closely now than in 2016 | Pew Research Center

#AgeGroups #Americans #August2025 #LessNews #News #NewsSources #Newspapers #Pew #PewResearchCenter #Research

It's not much but at least we surpassed Truth Social here and I'm okay with that. #bluesky #socialMedia #us #usa #uspol #pew #research

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How Americans Are Thinking About Aging – Pew Research Center

|November 6, 2025

How Americans Are Thinking About Aging

For older adults, income largely shapes the aging experience

By Luona Lin and Juliana Menasce Horowitz

About this research

The U.S. population is aging rapidly. From 2004 to 2024, the share of Americans ages 65 and older increased from 12.4% to 18.0%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This is due in part to the country’s declining birth rate and increased life expectancy, but also because Baby Boomers – whose generation is defined by the increase of births in the U.S. following World War II – are now well into their 60s and 70s.

Against this backdrop, we surveyed 8,750 U.S. adults from Sept. 2 to 8, 2025, to understand how they’re thinking about aging:

• How are things going for older Americans as they age?
• What do younger adults think life will be like in their later years?
• Are there aspects of aging that Americans think people can control?
• What have Americans done, or what would they consider doing, to look younger than they are?

This research is part of our ongoing effort to study how the U.S. is changing socially and demographically and how the public is reacting to these changes. It also builds on our previous work about older adults and aging.

Key takeaways:

• Perceptions of aging: 49% of adults ages 65 and older say they are aging extremely or very well. By comparison, 30% of those younger than 65 expect to age similarly well. Among those in the younger group who say they think about what life may be like in their 70s and beyond at least sometimes, more are worried about their later years (67%) than excited (51%).
• Income and the aging experience: Among adults ages 65 and older, experiences with getting older differ vastly by income. About six-in-ten older adults in the upper income tier (61%) say they’re aging extremely or very well. This compares with 51% of those in the middle income tier and 39% of those in the lower income tier. Older adults in the upper income tier are also more likely to rate their physical and mental health highly, to spend time pursuing hobbies and socializing with friends extremely or very often, and to be active in a civic group or interest club.
• Aging and financial concerns: More than four-in-ten U.S. adults under 65 (45%) aren’t confident they’ll have enough income and assets to last through their retirement years or say that they won’t be able to retire at all. Among those who are worried when they think about what their life will be like in their 70s and beyond, financial concerns are one of the most commonly cited reasons for this feeling.
• Control over aging: More Americans say people have control over their physical health and mobility as they grow older than over their mental sharpness or how old they look. Three-in-ten say people have at least a fair amount of control over the aging process overall, with adults ages 65 and older among the most likely to hold this view (40%).

How much control do people have over the aging process?

A majority of Americans think people have a great deal or a fair amount of control over:

• Their physical health (67%)
• Their physical mobility (60%)

Fewer than half say people have at least a fair amount of control over:

• Their mental sharpness (47%)
• How old they look (38%)

When asked what age they would want to live to if they had a choice, most Americans (76%) say they would want to live until at least 80, including 29% who say they would want to make it to 100. On average, Americans say they want to live to be 91 years old.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: How Americans Are Thinking About Aging | Pew Research Center

#Aging #Americans #AmericansAging #income #MentalSharpness #OldLook #Pew #PewResearchCenter #ThinkingOfAging

Dim Views of Republican, Democratic Parties Ahead of Midterms – Pew Research Center

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October 30, 2025

A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties

Democrats’ frustration with their own party is up sharply, as many say it hasn’t pushed back hard enough against Trump and the GOP

By Steven Shepard, Andy Cerda, Joseph Copeland, Ted Van GreenandShanay Gracia

How we did this

With the 2026 midterm elections a year away, neither the Republican nor Democratic Party is widely seen as having good ideas. And both are viewed by majorities as too extreme and not governing honestly and ethically:

• 39% of Americans describe the Republican Party as governing ethically and honestly – and about the same share (42%) say this about the Democratic Party.
• Majorities continue to view both parties as too extreme in their positions – though more apply this to the GOP (61%) than the Democratic Party (57%).

Majorities are also frustrated with both parties, and about half say each makes them angry. A Pew Research Center survey of 3,445 U.S. adults conducted Sept. 22-28 (just before the now monthlong government shutdown) also finds that just 36% say the Republican Party makes them feel hopeful, with even fewer (28%) saying this about the Democrats.

Frustration runs particularly high among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, who are frustrated not just with Republicans – who control the White House and both chambers of Congress – but with their own party:

• 67% of Democrats say their own party makes them feel frustrated in the September survey – far higher than the roughly half who said this in 2021 and 2019.
• Asked the main reason for their frustration, the dominant pre-shutdown response of frustrated Democrats (41%) is that the party has not pushed back hard enough against the Trump administration.

In contrast, Republican frustration with the GOP is far lower than in 2021: 40% of Republicans and Republican leaners say they are frustrated with their party. And 69% now say the party makes them feel hopeful.

The survey explores several aspects of public attitudes about the two major political parties, including:

• How Americans feel about the Republican and Democratic parties (Chapter 1)
• How Americans see the parties on key issues (Chapter 2)
• What Americans want and expect from party leaders (Chapter 3)
• How well the parties represent Americans’ interests (Chapter 4)

The parties and key issues

The Republican Party continues to have a clear edge on crime and immigration policies – two hallmarks of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House.

By 17 percentage points, more Americans say they agree with the GOP than the Democrats (45% vs. 28%) when it comes to crime policy – a larger Republican edge on this issue than two years ago.

The Republican advantage on immigration policy stands at 9 points (44% vs. 35%), essentially unchanged since 2023.

By comparison, Republicans’ advantage on the economy has largely eroded since 2023.

Today, 38% of Americans say they agree with the Republican Party on policies to deal with the economy, while nearly as many (35%) agree with the Democratic Party – a narrow 3 percentage point advantage.

Two years ago, the GOP had a 12-point advantage on this issue. The Democratic Party, in contrast, continues to hold advantages on policies concerning health care, the environment and climate, abortion, and race.

But Americans are now about equally likely to agree with the Republican and Democratic parties when it comes to policies affecting people who are lesbian, gay and transgender – a shift from recent years. Today, 37% say they agree more with Democrats on this issue, while 35% agree more with Republicans.The Democratic Party held an 8-point edge on this previously (37% in 2023 to 29% today).

For more about how the public views the parties on issues, read Chapter 2.

Editor’s Note: Read the rest of the story, at the below link.

Continue/Read Original Article Here: Dim Views of Republican, Democratic Parties Ahead of Midterms | Pew Research Center

#AntiTrump #DemocraticParty #FrustrationDemocrats #GOP #KeyIssues #Midterms2026 #Pew #PewResearchCenter #RepresentAmericansInterests #RepublicanParty #Resistance #Trump #WantFromParties

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🎲🤔 Oh no! Americans finally realized #betting might not be the holy grail of #societal #improvement after all. Thanks, #Pew #Research, for stating the obvious! 📉💡
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2025/10/02/americans-increasingly-see-legal-sports-betting-as-a-bad-thing-for-society-and-sports/ #awareness #gambling #trends #public #opinion #HackerNews #ngated

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A #Pew Research Centre #survey reveals that while #Americans are open to #AI’s potential benefits, they are #concerned about its #impact on human abilities. A majority believe AI will erode #creativethinking and the ability to form meaningful #relationships. However, there is some optimism about AI improving #problemsolving skills. https://www.pewresearch.org/science/2025/09/17/how-americans-view-ai-and-its-impact-on-people-and-society/?eicker.news #tech #media #news

Commenting on results of a YouGov poll out today, Mike Madrid says,

"These are the worst numbers that Trump has posted in either the first and or the second term. The economy is getting worse. Flaming on foreign policy. He's starting to lose on his domestic agenda….

This guy's numbers are very, very low."

#Trump #Pew #polls #ApprovalRating
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https://thelefthook.substack.com/p/trump-is-eroding-his-base-and-governor

"Are you better off than you were four years ago?"

🔴 No: 52%
🟢 Yes: 43%

RMG / August 2025

~ Polling USA quoted by Greg Dworkin

#Trump #Pew #polls #ApprovalRating
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https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2025/8/18/2338841/-Abbreviated-Pundit-Roundup-Vomit-inducing-failed-Trump-summit-reverberating-around-the-world

Disapprove: 53.8%

Approve: 41.9%

The graph below is from G. Elliott Morris at Strength in Numbers.

#Trump #Pew #polls #ApprovalRating
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https://www.gelliottmorris.com/p/data

"The Pew Research Center poll, released Aug. 14, shows Trump with a 38% approval rating, down nine points since Pew’s February survey at the start of his second term. Sixty percent of respondents said they disapprove of his job performance."

~ Victoria E. Freile and Emily Barnes

#Trump #Pew #polls #ApprovalRating
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https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2025/08/18/donald-trump-approval-ratings-pew-poll-august-2025-latest-surveys/85672357007/

This is the paper https://www.pew.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2025/07/31/new-housing-slows-rent-growth-most-for-older-more-affordable-units #Pew

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6 #YoungPeople Share What Being a #Queer #Muslim Means to Them.

A 2017 #Pew #survey found that younger #American #Muslims are more #accepting of #LGBTQ #identities than older Muslims are, indicating that #attitudes may be shifting generationally.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Spirituality #Religion #Islam

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/6-young-people-share-what-being-a-queer-muslim-means-to-them

Pogarsza się ocena Chin, przede wszystkim w państwach rozwiniętych

W wielu badanych państwach o wysokim dochodzie zdecydowana większość ma nieprzychylne poglądy na temat Chin, tak jak ma to miejsce od wielu lat. W prawie każdym badanym państwie o wysokim dochodzie, negatywne opinie są obecnie na historycznie wysokim poziomie lub zbliżone do niego.

https://wp.me/p3fv0T-foO #POLECANE #Chiny #ChRL #opinia #badanie #PEW

Amerykanie chińskiego pochodzenia dystansują się od ChRL

Amerykanie chińskiego pochodzenia mają mieszane poglądy na temat Chin. Mniej niż połowa twierdzi, że ma przychylną opinię, chociaż wciąż większy odsetek Amerykanów pochodzenia chińskiego (41%) ma pozytywną opinię o Chinach niż inni Amerykanie azjatyckiego pochodzenia (14%).

https://wp.me/p3fv0T-fmE #Chiny #ChRL #USA #Amerykanie #ABC #społeczeństwo #Azjaci #PEW #badanie #sondaż