Under Pressure: How Economic Stress Is Rewiring American Attitudes and Spending

There’s a sense of unease running through everyday life in the U.S. right now. It shows up in the way people talk about money, how closely they follow political decisions, and the caution creeping into once-routine spending choices. New research from Angus Reid Forum USA suggests this isn’t just a momentary dip in confidence—it’s a […]
Buying Into the Fantasy: DFS and Sports Betting Surge in Popularity Among Young Players

Chaos reigned in 2025; we won’t sugarcoat it. Global tensions heightened, OpenAI launched GPT-5, and Katy Perry went to space, then started dating the Canadian former prime minister. And that’s barely scratching the surface. Is it a coincidence that as the world has become more complex, interest in sports betting and Daily Fantasy Sports (DFS) […]
Unpacking GLP-1s: Another Band-Aid Weight-Loss Drug or a Gateway to a Healthier America?

Are GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic a quick fix or a path to better health? New data explores cravings, weight loss, and long-term lifestyle change.
Tuning Out the Bots: Gen Z Claps Back at AI in Music

AI is seemingly weaving its way into nearly every facet of our world.