Inflation and the cost of energy, housing and healthcare lead the issues Americans cite as their top financial concerns, while a record share say their personal financial situation is getting worse.

Expectations of widespread driverless car use are up sharply since 2018, yet personal interest is flat, safety confidence has declined, and relatively few Americans have tried one.

The Allstate Foundation and Gallup find links between youth service participation and young people's career readiness, connection and resilience across the U.S.

New research finds generative AI is reshaping how artists work, not replacing them. Early data show how AI and creativity are evolving together, with higher adoption, more hours, and potentially higher earnings.

For the first time in Gallup's tracking, more U.S. workers are struggling than thriving. Job market confidence has dropped sharply with about half of employees watching for better opportunities.

About nine in 10 college students are confident that their degree is teaching them career-relevant skills that will help them secure employment.

Read about how institution types may not be as important as college experiences, the declining U.S. uninsured rate, Indian women's perceptions of safety, and more in this week's review.

India's employee engagement hit a four-year low in 2025, costing the economy $351B in lost workplace productivity, nearly 9% of the country's GDP.

A record-low 35% of Americans rate the environment's quality positively. Most say it is worsening, and the public wants the government to do more.

Globally, China led the U.S. in 2025 leadership approval (36% vs. 31%), one of the widest gaps in 20 years, while U.S. disapproval hit a record high of 48%.