Proud to Be an American?

Why patriotism is on the decline. [For the best experience, read in browser.]( July 26, 2023 Is patriotism cheugy? Recent data indicates pride in America is falling out of favor with younger generations — [we’re digging into why](. Then, we’re taking a trip to Hollywood to explain [why new episodes of Jeopardy! are in, well, jeopardy](. While we’re at it, we asked experts about [how A.I. could change the way we fly](. We also dish on [foods that can help you sleep](, so you can continue to wake up with us, nice and refreshed. Let’s get started!   In the News [American patriotism is on the decline]( Getty Images Proud to Be an American? So much for the red, white, and blue: Research shows that patriotism has hit a new low. A recent Gallup poll found that just 39 percent of U.S. adults feel “extreme pride” in being an American. To give you some perspective, that’s down from a high of 70 percent in the aftermath of the deadly terrorist attacks on 9/11. This survey comes amid increasing political polarization. Here's a look at [how national pride differs by generation]( and what's causing the decline in patriotism. [READ MORE]( PASS THIS STORY ALONG: mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20this%20story%20from%20Wake-Up%20Call%21&body=https%3A%2F%2Fkatiecouric.com%2Fnews%2Fdeclining-patriotism-gallup-survey%2F   More Stories [A Harvard student holds a sign during a rally]( Getty Images Admissions debate escalates: The Education Department has opened an investigation into Harvard's use of legacy admissions. Advocacy groups claim that the practice discriminates against minority students and those from disadvantaged backgrounds in favor of white, wealthy applicants with inferior qualifications. (Finding all this a bit much to keep up with? We've got a [handy guide to what's going on with college admissions, here](.) Watch this space: Hunter Biden is expected to plead guilty to two federal misdemeanors for not paying his taxes at the federal courthouse in Delaware this morning. He's also expected to enter an agreement with prosecutors regarding a felony gun charge. The Justice Department — which has never brought charges against a sitting president's child before — is expected to recommend a sentence of probation. "Like a hot tub": Unprecedented summer heat pushed the water temperature off the coast of Florida to an incredible 101 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday. For comparison, the average hot tub temperature is about 100-102 F, per NBC News. According to CNN, reefs in the Florida Keys have started to bleach and die off in response to the soaring temperatures, triggering an urgent rescue operation to preserve vital coral species. Health emergency: Bronny James, NBA star LeBron James's eldest son, suffered a cardiac arrest during basketball practice on Monday. Bronny, 18, who's an incoming freshman on the University of Southern California's team, was taken to the hospital. According to a family spokesman, he's now out of intensive care and in stable condition.   In Focus [Large hand holding magnifying glass revealing internal organs of male figure below]( Getty Images What goes in must come out… that’s pretty much the extent of what most of us know about digestion. But [what the heck is happening in our stomachs]( after we eat something? In our new series “The Exact Science Of…” we asked an expert at Exact Sciences to help us answer the digestion question, including the shocking amount of time it takes for food to digest. [LEARN MORE]( [Supported by Exact Sciences](   Must-Reads [Jeopardy! set]( Game-Changer A group of former Jeopardy! Champions are planning to boycott the next season of the beloved show — here’s why. 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The game’s only goal came in the 24th minute, when California-born Sarina Bolden leapt into the air and headed the ball into the net. “It feels like I’m in a dream,” she said. “It doesn’t feel real.” Coming up next: The U.S. is back in action tonight at 9 p.m. ET with a grudge match against the Netherlands. Team USA bested the Dutch in the 2019 World Cup finals with goals from Megan Rapinoe and Rose Lavelle. This time around, both players are nursing injuries and may see limited playing time, but the U.S. has plenty of talent to fall back on. Keep your eyes on rookies Sophia Smith, who scored two goals against Vietnam, and Trinity Rodman.   Extra Credit [Carrie with grilled pork and peaches recipe] KCM Peachy keen: When I saw this sweet and savory [grilled pork and peaches recipe]( from Sweetphi, I just had to give it a try. It’s the perfect way to use up some of your fruit, and it tastes just as good as it looks! 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