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  1. Last 7 days
    1. We were also interested in how a large subset of Americans get around – namely, workers. The U.S. Census Bureau offers a window into this group by asking about the main form of transportation they typically use to get to work.

      I like how this survey dives into the alternatives. After learning how many people did or did not drive, I wondered how else they would get around. This additional survey helps with that.

    2. Adults in lower-income households: 19% of those living in lower-income households seldom or never drive, compared with 6% of those in middle-income households and 3% of those in upper-income households.

      Those in lower income households are much less likely to drive, likely due to expensive gas prices and how expensive it is to keep and care for a vehicle.

    3. Everyone who took part in this survey is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), a group of people recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses who have agreed to take surveys regularly.

      this seems to erase the potential for selection bias, but I'm not convinced. Those selected are members of the ATP, who often take surveys.

    4. Survey findings draw from a poll of 5,410 U.S. adults conducted from Aug. 12 to 18, 2024.

      Poll of a large amount of U.S. adults conducted over several days.

  2. Oct 2024
    1. “I do think they wish it had never happened… it just takes up air time and oxygen,” the consultant said, adding, "in no world was this helpful.” The individual questioned whether it would have much impact, though, saying most people’s minds already are made up.

      informed opinion

    2. swing away

      This is another metaphor. Swinging is done in various contexts, whether it be sports (baseball) or even as a way of expressing frustration. In this case, the Puerto Rican people are rejecting and distancing themselves from Trump.

    3. Not-so warm

      This is a metaphor that implies a cold and unfriendly welcome. Using "warm" as a metaphor for hospitality and friendliness.

    1. "At McDonald's, you can count on us to do the right thing," he said.

      Included testimony from the U.S. president of McDonalds. Quoted so that it is not confused with opinion.

    2. So far, the CDC has recorded 49 cases of illness across 10 states. Ten cases resulted in patients being admitted to hospital and one person has died.

      BBC includes this statistic to show the reader the effect that this spread is having on the consumers, reiterating why this is a big deal.

    3. according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

      BBC is using a credible, factual source for their information about the E. Coli spread.