Some Americans want less Mariah Carey for Christmas
United StatesRNS Most Americans plan to give a dozen gifts during the holiday season, put at least some decorations up on their house and will leave their Christmas tree up until the new year or a bit longer. They also worry that people have forgotten the real meaning of Christmas. Some still believe in Santa. […]
Support for refugees rises, survey finds, amid Ukraine war exodus
Warsaw, PolandReuters The world has become more compassionate towards refugees, according to a survey by pollster Ipsos published on Friday, a finding it said suggested the war in Ukraine had increased public openness to people fleeing war or oppression. Some 78 per cent of people in 28 countries believe those escaping conflict or persecution should […]
Cheap or kind? Europeans say they want clothes with a conscience
Thomson Reuters Foundation Shoppers in western Europe care how clothes are made and want to be kind to workers and the environment when they update their wardrobe, according to a survey released on Wednesday that shows public pressure on fashion to clean up its act. Yet, the shoppers faced no questions about the cost of […]
In tech we trust – but less than half of Americans are ready for the next disaster
Thomson Reuters Foundation Less than half of Americans have basic emergency information to hand should calamity strike, an Ipsos survey revealed on Wednesday, yet 83 per cent are confident technology will play “an important role” in their preparation for the next disaster. The findings highlight the need to develop well-defined lines of communication ranging from […]