BIZARRE: 27 | Mind Blowing Facts

The rise of the irate customer: Post-pandemic rudeness, and the importance of rediscovering patience

If you find yourself being more impatient than ever before when interacting with people in customer service roles — or if you’ve noticed other people having a shorter fuse and snapping more quickly — you’re not alone.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2023

High inflation and housing costs force Americans to delay needed health care

Close to 40% of surveyed Americans, a record high, put off medical care last year because of finances. Americans are delaying or skipping doctor's visits, dental and vision care, and medications.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2023

The fight against election lies never ends for local officials

State and local election officials across the country have begun pursuing strategies to combat election lies ahead of the 2024 presidential election: They’re meeting with community organizations, posting social media videos and even inviting skeptics to visit election offices in efforts to “pre-bunk” falsehoods they know are coming.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

The return to the office could be the real reason for the slump in productivity. Here’s the data to prove it

Productivity jumped as offices closed, and stayed high through 2021. When companies started mandating a return to the office, productivity dropped sharply.

Fortune · Feb 16, 2023

DeSantis wants to be the GOP’s most gun-friendly candidate. It could cost him in 2024

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to ease restrictions on gun ownership, a stance that exploits a weakness of former President Donald Trump and shores up support from a key segment of the GOP primary base.

Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023

America turns against immigration

The survey sheds light on why Republicans have attacked Biden's border policies.

Axios · Feb 15, 2023

GOP's tough talk on crime is hypocrisy

Crime is much worse in "red states" — and that's been true for years. Why don't Democrats ever just say it?

Salon · Feb 15, 2023

Study shows 'striking' number who believe news misinforms

A new survey shows fully half of Americans indicate they believe national news organizations intend to mislead, misinform or persuade the public to adopt a point of view

The Independent UK · Feb 15, 2023

The great American bummer

50% of Americans told Gallup they're financially worse off now than last year.

Axios · Feb 9, 2023

Half of Americans say they’re worse off, most since 2009

Half of Americans say they are financially worse off now than they were a year ago, the highest share since 2009, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.

Tribune News Service · Feb 8, 2023