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• I timori per un disastro naturale o un cyber-attacco spingono le famiglie a pianificare misure di emergenza, mostra un sondaggio di Link • Milioni di Britanni si stanno "preparando" per un potenziale "evento di grave interruzione" tenendo scorte di contanti in casa, accumulando prodotti in scatola o assicurandosi di avere a portata di mano una torcia a batteria, suggeriscono nuovi dati. • Con la guerra che infuria in Medio Oriente e in Ucraina, fenomeni meteorologici estremi sempre più frequenti e avvertimenti sul fatto che le infrastrutture critiche del Regno Unito siano a rischio di cyber-attacchi e blackout, molte persone sentono che il mondo sia diventato un luogo più pericoloso e caotico. Continua a leggere...

• A new POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab survey released May 8, 2026, found that strong majorities in both parties prefer an independent panel draw House district lines. • The polling data suggests voters across the political spectrum have grown frustrated with partisan gerrymandering and support reform measures limiting partisan advantage in redistricting. • The bipartisan sentiment contrasts with ongoing state-level redistricting battles where Republican and Democratic parties continue fighting over congressional boundaries.

Firms raising prices at fastest rate in three years, driven by soaring energy and wage bills but also extra cost of metals and plasticsBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices fall as Trump hails ‘progress’ on Iran dealAirlines and other companies are increasingly using fuel surcharges to cover soaring costs, a survey has found, in a further sign of Iran war-linked inflation hitting the economy.A poll of companies in the services sector, which includes airlines, found rising fuel prices had contributed to businesses raising prices at the fastest pace in more than three years in April. Continue reading...

• The latest POLITICO-Citrin Center-Possibility Lab survey reveals strong majorities in both parties favor an independent panel for drawing House district lines. • Over 70% of Democrats and Republicans support the nonpartisan approach to prevent gerrymandering ahead of midterms. • This consensus could pressure Congress to reform redistricting processes and reduce partisan map battles.

• Stagwell's Harris Poll found 88% of Republicans and 92% of Democrats view rigorous science as essential for progress, with 80-90% crediting US scientists for quality-of-life improvements. • Only 19% believe US leads China in research, 33% say falling behind; 90%+ across parties want US global leadership role. • If government funding lags, Americans favor businesses (23%) and nonprofits (19%) to fill gaps.