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'I Didn't Sign Up To...': Mechanic Asks Why People Leave The Job. They Don't Hold Back—But Can The Industry Be Fixed?

“I just started working on cars a year ago and I’m already leaving."

Motor1 · Oct 24

Scammers used AI to clone her daughter’s voice and fake a kidnapping. A voice expert says every family needs a safe word

A marketing professor who studies voice and persuasion says a familiar voice lowers our defenses. Here’s the simple fix she recommends.

Fortune · Oct 24

How a close look at the American Dream turned a top happiness expert into a specialist in despair: 'It’s harder to be poor in a very rich country'

Brookings’ Carol Graham has spent decades measuring outcomes. Here's how her study of happiness led to work on despair — and what hope has to do with it.

Fortune · Oct 24

Gen Z in US are more miserable than previous generations, 1 in 4 young adults seeking treatment for depression: Poll

Recent surveys reveal a troubling trend: Gen Z's mental health is deteriorating, with many grappling with depression. A mere 44% of young adults perceive themselves as thriving, a stark drop since 2010. Factors like economic strain and social media pressures intensify feelings of dissatisfaction. Moreover, this demographic struggles more than…

The Economic Times · Oct 15

Philly voters care about local issues, but election integrity fears make them wonder if their vote matters

Less than 30 days ahead of the 2026 midterms and almost nobody I talk to in Philadelphia is excited. Not my neighbors. Not my students or colleagues at Temple University, where I research and teach political communication and public opinion. Not even my politically engaged friends.

The Conversation · Oct 14

Companies may be held liable when AI harms their clients and customers

Artificial intelligence has moved quickly from a novelty on the job to a common workplace tool. Gallup found that 52% of U.S. employees and 68% of professional services workers were using AI by February 2026. Thomson Reuters similarly found in spring 2026 that 74% of professionals use AI several times…

The Conversation · Oct 14

College Still Has a Future, but It's No Longer the Default Choice

High costs and political bias have eroded higher education’s standing.

Reason · Oct 14

Trust In the Executive Branch Hits Lowest Level Ever, Worse Than Watergate Era: Poll

Trust in the executive branch of government now stands at 33 percent, seven points below the previously recorded low point of 40 percent.

International Business Times · Oct 14

Jeff Bezos says he gets why socialism is surging—but politicians blaming ‘greedy landlords’ have housing all wrong

A record 43% of Americans now view socialism favorably. The Amazon founder blames government policy for the housing crunch and holds up Austin, where rents have fallen, as proof that building more works.

Fortune · Oct 12

Americans' Confidence in Grocery Food Safety Falls to Record Low 65% as E. Coli and Salmonella Investigations Continue

Only 65% of Americans trust grocery food safety, Gallup's lowest reading, as E. coli and Salmonella probes continue. See open outbreaks and kitchen tips.

Medical Daily · Oct 11