Young adults are increasingly looking for traditional office jobs as they have become unhappy while working from home, research has revealed. Four in ten 16-to-24 year olds said that they feel lonely or socially isolated because of their work circumstances — a significantly higher proportion than any other age group. (Hayward, The Times UK)
Read MoreNetflix has officially entered its cosmic era, and starting Aug. 21, the streaming service will launch a brand-new Astrology Hub —Your Zodiac Watchlist — where each zodiac sign gets its own specially curated row of titles, mirroring the vibes of its zodiac archetype. (Mesa, People)
Read MoreEngaging in extramarital affairs and cloning humans continue to be viewed as the most “morally wrong” of 20 behaviors included in Gallup’s annual tracking. Using birth control and getting divorced remain the most “morally acceptable.” (Brenan, Gallup)
Read MoreRival studios on Sunday estimated “KPop Demon Hunters” led all films over the weekend with $16-18 million in ticket sales. Distribution executives from three studios shared their estimates for the Netflix phenomenon on condition of anonymity because the streaming company has a policy of not reporting ticket sales. (Luna & Coyle, AP News)
Read MoreAmericans have never been so divided on their attitudes to gay marriages and relationships. While 68 per cent of Americans agree same-sex marriages should be legally recognised, there has been a drop-off in Republican support, which peaked at 55 per cent in 2021 and has since dropped to 41 per cent. There has been a similar shift on relationships. (Davies, The Times)
Read MoreConstruction of new religious buildings is on the rise, even as many churches in the U.S. close their doors each year. Church-building broadly waned for two decades starting in the early 2000s, reflecting a decline in Americans’ religious participation, changing donation habits and a shift away from the construction of huge megachurches. (Torry, The Wall Street Journal)
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