Cannabis

Adults living near cannabis stores tend to use more marijuana but drink less alcohol, according to recent research. The effects were most pronounced among Gen Z and baby boomers, two generations the $32 billion legal cannabis industry is attempting to attract. Researchers compared participants' ZIP codes to the locations of licensed cannabis retailers to assess the relationship between a nearby store and marijuana use.

Cruise Lines

As Thanksgiving and the winter holidays approach, CivicScience data show that cruise vacations are gaining stronger consideration among U.S. travelers. Shifting emotional well-being remains a significant driver of travel planning and may be contributing to the rise in cruise intent. Recent findings indicate that 26% of upcoming travelers plan to take a cruise.

Miscellaneous

Americans rate the U.S. prison system highly for preventing escapes but have a dim view of its effectiveness at rehabilitating offenders and keeping prisoners safe. More than six in 10 U.S. adults say the nation's prison system does an "excellent" (16%) or "good" (46%) job at maintaining high security to keep prisoners behind bars, while one-third rate it as "only fair" (26%) or "poor" (8%).