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Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
10 genius grocery hacks to beat rising food prices in the US
Grocery bills are stretching wallets tighter than ever. In a recent Associated Press-NORC poll, 53% of Americans named food costs as their top financial stressor, more than housing, health care, or even credit card debt. The Consumer Price Index backs that up: grocery prices jumped 2.4% over the last year, and eggs alone saw a shocking 27.3% spike. From meats to milk, every major category got costlier. If you're looking to save without sacrificing your shopping list, these ten smart grocery hacks can help. Check your shelves before going to the store Before you step out to shop, peek into your pantry, fridge, and freezer. You might already own half the ingredients for dinner. Few apps let you plug in what you have and suggest recipes, no extra spending required. Lists are your new best friend A list isn't just helpful—it's your budget's bodyguard. Plan meals, jot down only what you need, and resist temptations like limited-edition cookies. Few apps make it easier by helping you meal-plan ahead of time. Freeze what you don't need right away If you spot a great deal on bread, meat, or berries, buy extra and freeze the rest. It prevents waste and saves you from paying full price next week. Buy in bulk (Selectively) Things like rice, oats, beans, and nuts are often cheaper in bulk bins. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Find Out More About How People Travel for Less vividtrendlab Learn More Undo Just make sure it's something you'll actually use before it goes stale. Midweek is the money-saver's sweet spot Shop on Wednesdays. According to Google Maps, grocery stores are quieter midweek, so you'll be more focused and less likely to impulse-buy. Bonus: many stores drop their new weekly deals that day. Go full fruit and veggie Skip the pre-chopped options. A whole carrot or onion costs way less than the sliced version. You'll pay with a bit more prep time, but your bank account will thank you. (Though maybe skip oranges for now, they're pricier due to shortages.) Use Loyalty Programs Most grocery stores have free membership programs that offer digital coupons or points you can redeem for discounts or freebies. Sign up, it adds up fast. Do the unit price math Check the price per ounce, gram, or item—not just the sticker cost. A jumbo pack might be cheaper in the long run, even if it looks more expensive up front. It's all about cost per use. Never shop on an empty stomach Seems obvious, right? But hunger makes you throw extra stuff in the cart, snacks, junk, even candles. Eat a snack or meal before heading out so your cravings don't control the list. Plan meals around sales Instead of planning meals and then shopping, reverse it. Check weekly flyers and base your menu on what's on discount.
Miami Herald
01-08-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Perceptions on who faces discrimination in US have changed, poll finds. See how
Americans' perceptions of discrimination in the United States are different now than four years ago — with a new group being recognized as facing the most discrimination, a poll found. Immigrants without legal status are now being perceived by the public as experiencing more discrimination than any other group in the U.S., and the number of Americans who said Asian people and Black people are being discriminated against has decreased significantly since 2021, according to a July 31 Associated Press-NORC poll. The survey of 1,437 U.S. adults was taken July 10-14 and has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.6 percentage points. While the earlier poll came on the heels of the COVID-19 pandemic — a time when many were worried about incidents of violence against Asian Americans because of the pandemic's reported origin — and nearly a year after the death of George Floyd while communities were still holding sweeping demonstrations against racial inequality in the country, the recent poll comes as President Donald Trump's administration continues an aggressive immigration crackdown. More than 60,000 immigrants in the U.S. illegally, including some who do not have criminal records, were arrested within the first 100 days of Trump's second term, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement data. Immigrant advocacy groups have complained and filed lawsuits against the administration in cases involving the deportation of U.S. citizens or people married to U.S. citizens, along with the mass deportations, McClatchy News reported. A majority of Americans, 58%, said they think immigrants without legal status face 'a great deal' or 'quite a bit' of discrimination — a shift from four years ago when Black Americans were seen as the group experiencing the most discrimination, according to the poll. Twenty-six percent of respondents said immigrants living illegally in the U.S. face a 'moderate' amount of discrimination, while 15% said they face 'only a little' or 'none at all,' per the poll. A plurality of respondents, 42%, said immigrants living in the U.S. with legal status face a lot of discrimination, the poll found. Black people and Hispanic people were also seen by Americans as facing higher amounts of discrimination, with 45% and 44%, respectively, saying that was the case, according to the poll. However, the number of respondents who said Black people face a lot of discrimination dropped significantly: 15 percentage points since a previous poll in April 2021, researchers said. The number of people who said Asian Americans were experiencing a 'great deal of' discrimination also considerably decreased from 45% in 2021 to 32% in 2025, according to the poll. Perceptions of discrimination among Hispanic people and white people also saw a small drop since 2021, researchers said.
Newsweek
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Donald Trump's Approval Rating Double-Digits Above Water on Key Issue—Poll
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. More than half of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's approach to transgender issues—exceeding his overall job approval rating—according to a new Associated Press-NORC poll. Why It Matters After campaigning heavily on transgender issues, one of Trump's first executive orders declared that there are only two genders—"male and female." He has heavily pushed policies and issued several executive orders rolling back rights for transgender people since retaking office. Trump signed a ban on openly transgender people serving in the military in an executive order on January 27, claiming that transgender troops negatively impact "excellence" and "readiness." Another order in February, banned transgender women from competing in women's sports. Schools that do not comply face loss of federal funding Recent weeks have seen Trump's approval ratings plummet amid anxiety about the impact of his everchanging tariff policy, which in April saw markets temporarily crash before bouncing back days later. But after a sharp decline driven by economic anxiety, a recovery in his numbers suggests the president may be stabilizing his base and regaining control of the political narrative. President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's or girls' sporting events, in the East Room of the White House on February 5. President Donald Trump signs an executive order barring transgender female athletes from competing in women's or girls' sporting events, in the East Room of the White House on February 5. AP Photo/Alex Brandon What To Know An AP-NORC poll of 1,175 adults conducted between May 1 and 5, found that more than half of Americans, 52 percent, approve of how the president is handling transgender issues. The findings are significantly higher than Trump's overall job approval rating, which the poll measured at 41 percent. The poll has a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points. Among party lines, 19 percent of Democrats approve of his handling of transgender issues, compared to 48 percent of independents, and 90 percent of Republicans. Although less than 1 percent of the U.S. population identifies as transgender, Trump has pursued sweeping policy changes, particularly targeting transgender participation in sports. In 2022, the University of California Los Angeles Williams Institute published that there are about 1.6 million transgender people over the age of 13, around 0.5 percent of the U.S. population. Regarding sports, theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) President Charlie Baker said in December that fewer than 10 percent of college athletes identify as transgender. However, the Trump administration has prioritized transgender reforms, and in April, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a civil rights lawsuit against Maine's Department of Education (ED), alleging it violates federal law by allowing transgender girls to participate in girls' school sports. The AP-NORC poll also found that about 68 percent of Americans agree with Trump that a person's sex is based on their biological characteristics at birth, with 44 percent of Democrats in agreement and 89 percent of Republicans. More recently, efforts have intensified to remove transgender individuals from military service. This however has less approval, as 4 in 10 Americans said they support allowing transgender individuals to serve in the military, while about one-quarter said they were opposed, according to the poll. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has directed the Pentagon to begin discharging transgender service members who do not voluntarily exit by June 6, according to an internal memo obtained by Reuters. The defense memo came after the Supreme Court ruling that cleared the path for the ban to be temporarily implemented until a lower court rules on it. What People Are Saying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth last month reacting to a post about transgender treatments provided by the Pentagon, on X, formerly Twitter: "If this is true—we will find any way possible to stop it. Taxpayers should NEVER pay for this lunacy. As we stated—before a rogue judge blocked it—'service members with gender dysphoria are disqualified from military service.' Zero readiness reasons for trans troops." Chief Pentagon spokesman and senior adviser Sean Parnell in a news release on Thursday: "Today, the Department will issue guidance to the Military Departments and Services ending the accession of individuals with a current diagnosis or history of, or symptoms consistent with, gender dysphoria and all non-medically necessary treatment. Approximately 1,000 Service members who have self-identified as being diagnosed with gender dysphoria will begin the voluntary separation process. The Department will extend the voluntary separation period for 30 days for Active Component Service members, and 60 days for Reserve Component Service members, and proceed with processing for involuntary separations after those periods." Former college athlete and conservative commentator, Riley Gaines, said at an April DOJ press conference: "I'm frustrated that we have to be here. That we as women have to stand before you all, on national television, demanding equal opportunities. Demanding privacy in areas of undressing. Demanding safety in our sports. [It's] amazing to me that we are still here fighting this fight." Maine's Democratic Governor Janet Mills said in a statement last month: "As I have said previously, this is not just about who can compete on the athletic field, this is about whether a president can force compliance with his will, without regard for the rule of law that governs our nation. I believe he cannot." What Happens Next? Starting June 6, transgender service members may face discharge if they have not voluntarily left the military. Trump continues to have a higher disapproval than approval rating, despite having won the popular vote in 2024. As of Saturday afternoon, RealClearPolling shows Trump with an aggregate approval rating of 45 percent, and a 50 percent disapproval rating. Several individual polls find a wider spread.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
About half say Trump has ‘gone too far' with deportations: Survey
(The Hill) — Immigration remains a strong point for President Trump as he approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency, however, some feel his actions on the contentious topic have gone too far, according to recent polling. A new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 46 percent of U.S. adults generally approve of Trump's actions on immigration, while 53 percent disapprove. His immigration rating is about 10 percent higher than the favorability he received on the economy and trade, which sat at 37 percent favorability each. About half of those polled, 48 percent, said they think Trump may have crossed a line with his deportation policies and has 'gone too far.' Thirty-two percent are satisfied, and 18 percent feel he hasn't gone far enough. The consensus is also split along party lines, with most Democrats believing he's gone too far and most Republicans saying his actions have been 'about right.' Among the policy-specific questions included in the survey, respondents reacted the least favorably toward the revocation of student visas, with 28 percent being in favor of the action, 24 percent being neutral and 47 percent expressing disapproval. On Friday, the Trump administration restored over 1,000 visas to international students after facing several lawsuits. In comparison, 41 percent of poll respondents favored sending Venezuelan immigrants whom the U.S. claims to be gang members to a prison in El Salvador and 38 percent favored deporting all immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, according to the poll. Trump has signed multiple executive orders and implemented several policies targeting immigration since return to the White Hosue, and his administration has deported 200 Venezuelan and Salvadoran men, prompting numerous challenges in court. The Associated Press-NORC nationwide poll was conducted April 17-21 nationwide via online and telephone interviews among 1,260 adults. The overall margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
About half say Trump has ‘gone too far' with immigrant deportations: Survey
Immigration remains a strong point for President Trump as he approaches the 100-day mark of his presidency; however, some feel his actions on the contentious topic have gone too far, according to recent polling. A new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 46 percent of U.S. adults generally approved of Trump's actions on immigration, while 53 percent disapproved. His immigration rating was about 10 percentage points higher than the favorability he received on the economy and trade, which sat at 37 percent favorability each. About half of those polled, 48 percent, said they think Trump may have crossed a line with his deportation policies and has 'gone too far.' Meanwhile, 32 percent were satisfied, and 18 percent said they felt he hasn't gone far enough. The consensus was also split along party lines, with most Democrats believing he's gone too far and most Republicans saying his actions have been 'about right.' Among the policy-specific questions included in the survey, respondents reacted the least favorably toward the revocation of student visas, with 28 percent being in favor of the action, 24 percent being neutral and 47 percent expressing disapproval. On Friday, the Trump administration restored more than 1,000 visas to international students after facing several lawsuits. In comparison, 41 percent of poll respondents favored sending Venezuelan immigrants the U.S. claims to be gang members to a prison in El Salvador, and 38 percent favored deporting all immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, according to the poll. Trump has signed multiple executive orders and implemented several policies targeting immigration since his return to the White House, and his administration has deported 200 Venezuelan and Salvadoran men, prompting numerous challenges in court. The Associated Press-NORC nationwide poll was conducted April 17-21 nationwide via online and telephone interviews among 1,260 adults. The overall margin of sampling error is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
