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Americans value a quality education, but most give K-12 schools low marks; those rating schools more favorably are also more optimistic about the Dream.

New Gallup-Pivotal research finds more women hear about menopause from family and friends than from doctors, and one in four seeking treatment have to push to be taken seriously.

Over half of residents in the Greater Washington area say federal job cuts have negatively impacted their household. Positive ratings of the job market have fallen 14 points since 2023.

Socialism's appeal is at a new high, but it remains less popular than capitalism and well below free enterprise.

Majorities of Americans express doubts about political accountability, the fair application of laws, and the balance of power in the federal government.

Fewer U.S. adults and investors than a year ago say they own cryptocurrency; most still view it as a very risky investment.

America's unemployment rate may mask millions who are not fully employed, creating a national misunderstanding about the true state of work.

Americans say the UN is doing a poor rather than a good job in each of five key areas, with its best ratings for providing humanitarian aid.

Americans' ratings of the computer industry, farming, electric and gas utilities, and oil and gas have declined, with computers reaching a record low.

Six in 10 teachers want students to spend less time on learning devices, but those with greater oversight of device use report more positive views.

Older adults are much more confident than younger adults in managing their current finances. Confidence in managing future finances, however, differs less by age.

The share of workers who worry that technology could make their jobs obsolete has risen seven percentage points in the past year, to 27%.

Americans continue to name football as their favorite sport by a wide margin. Soccer now rivals baseball and basketball as the second most popular sport.

About half of owners are satisfied with their local business climate; higher revenue growth and general dissatisfaction predict departure plans.

Americans' satisfaction with the quality of K-12 education in the U.S. has fallen to 32%, a new low in Gallup's 27-year trend.

Support for labor unions is at its modern-day peak in the U.S., both in approval and in Americans' desire for unions to gain influence.

GLP-1 usage may be most effective when paired with certain healthy routines, supportive relationships and a pattern of positive daily behaviors.

Americans are more likely to attribute UFO sightings to human activity or natural phenomena than alien activity; 17% say they have seen a UFO.

Students who feel their teachers recognize their talents and who say their schoolwork is relevant are more likely to feel prepared for the future.

Americans' reported marijuana smoking ties a record high of 17%, while cigarette smoking matches its record low of 11%.