adults

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More than 50% of Americans fear that they or someone they live with will lose their job to AI, according to a new poll from Reuters/Ipsos, which surveyed 4,531 U.S. adults.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

After some renovations to its large water slide that will be reopening Saturday, the pool is open to swimmers for an admission fee of $4 for adults and children 17 and under for $1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The adults returned to the UK on 13 September 2023 and were arrested on their arrival at Gatwick airport.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

When adults say Let me think on that, it usually means no.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko