As Americans hang fresh calendars and debut New Year’s resolutions, some will swear off alcohol, whether as part of a “Dry January” challenge or a longer-term goal. Here are 10 key facts about Americans’ behaviors and attitudes when it comes to drinking alcohol and how these have changed over time, drawn from surveys and sales data. (Schaeffer & Desilver, Pew Research)
Read MoreIf you want to feel your age, nothing does the trick quite like talking to younger generations. “Oprah, who’s that? And why should I care about her favorite things?” “But where would you put a floppy disk?” Our readers will vouch for that. We recently asked them to share the people, places and events that have elicited blank stares from the Gen Zers in their lives. See what they had to say below. (Wong, Huffington Post)
Read MoreIn the uneasy tug-of-war between bosses and workers about how much time should be spent in the office, new evidence reveals that many employees think they should come in more often than they do. (Vincent, Los Angeles Times)
Read MoreBlack majority congregations, known for their high levels of community outreach during the COVID-19 pandemic, have remained the most stable in combined attendance — in person and online — compared with multiracial and white majority congregations. (Banks, Religion News Service)
Read MoreEvangelical leaders shared their reflections on why millions of citizens in the Orthodox majority country may have found inspiration in the top 10 verses, not others, and suggest personal favorites that shed light on life in a war-torn nation. (Casper, Christianity Today)
Read MoreThe true scandal of the Claudine Gay affair is not a Harvard president and her plagiarism. The true scandal is that so many journalists and academics were willing, are still willing, to redefine plagiarism to suit their politics. (Harper, The Atlantic)
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