Prices are up in all U.S. metro areas, but some much more than others
Inflation in the U.S. is down significantly from its recent highs. But actual prices remain elevated and are likely to stay that way.
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About a third of UN member states have ever had a woman leader
Just 13 UN member countries are currently led by women; in 9 of those 13, the current leader is the country’s first woman head of government.
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A look at historically Black colleges and universities in the U.S.
Historically Black colleges and universities continue to play an important role in U.S. higher education.
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Slight uptick in Americans wanting U.S. to help diplomatically resolve Israel-Hamas war
In the year since Hamas attacked Israel, and Israel responded by invading Gaza, U.S. public opinion on the war shifted modestly.
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Migrant encounters at U.S.-Mexico border have fallen sharply in 2024
The monthly number of U.S. Border Patrol encounters with migrants crossing from Mexico has plummeted in 2024 from 2023’s record high.
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On most issues, Black voters are more confident in Harris than Trump
The economy, health care, and racial and ethnic inequality are among the top issues for Black voters in the presidential election.
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Military veterans remain a Republican group, backing Trump over Harris by wide margin
Veteran voters have long been more likely to align themselves with the Republican Party than the Democratic Party.
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U.S. immigrant population in 2023 saw largest increase in more than 20 years
The number of immigrants living in the U.S. grew by about 1.6 million people in 2023, the largest annual increase by number since 2000.
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Friends, family and neighbors are Americans’ most common source of local news
About three-quarters of Americans (73%) say they often or sometimes get local news from friends, family and neighbors.
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How people in Latin America and the U.S. view Pope Francis
Pope Francis is broadly popular in much of Latin America and the U.S., but favorability has fallen in the Latin American countries surveyed.
