Short Reads

One-in-five U.S. adults often get news via social media, slightly higher than the 16% who often do so from print newspapers.

As the number of international migrants reaches new highs, people around the world show little appetite for more migration – both into and out of their countries.

Among GOP House incumbents who lost their re-election campaigns, 23 of 30 were more moderate than the median Republican in the chamber.

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Within Europe, there are sometimes sizable differences in levels of religious commitment. A new interactive lets you explore these differences.

Central and Eastern Europeans of different ages are about equally likely to say that Christianity, birthplace and ancestry are important to national identity.

While the share of Americans who say they are lonely all or most of the time is small, the share rises significantly for some groups.

Americans have less positive views of China, with a growing share concerned about China’s economic strength instead of its military capabilities.

Partisan differences are modest among Americans who mention family, career, money or friends as aspects that make their lives meaningful.

Partisan loyalty and dislike of the opposing party and its candidates were major factors for voters’ choices in this month’s midterms.