Americans Spending More Time Than Ever Before on Their Hobbies, Survey Says

Photo: SWNS The pandemic has shut down a lot, but it has given rise to one thing. According to new research, two in three Americans (63 percent) said COVID-19 has given them more time to escape into their hobbies and odd jobs than ever before. Nearly three in four of all those polled said finally having time to spend on these hobbies is a welcome positive in an otherwise dreary year.

Americans Weigh in on the Ingredients for the Best Sleep: A Cozy Blanket in a Cool Room

Photo: SWNS It’s official: the best sleep comes from huddling under a cozy blanket in a quiet, cool room. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans that found just two in five would rate their quality of sleep as “excellent” (41%). Further, less than a third of adults feel refreshed when waking up in the morning (30%). A report from theDivision of Sleep Medicine at Harvard Medical Schoolcited the various effects sleep has on wellness, such as reducing the risks of serious health conditions and increasing the chances of a greater lifespan.

Americans Win Bronze in Men's Speed Skating Team Pursuit

Team USA.Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images Four American speed skaters just became 2022 bronze medallists. Team USA finished third in the men’s team pursuit speed skating event on Tuesday after defeating the Netherlands in the B final. The American team was made up of Ethan Cepuran, Casey Dawson, Emery Lehman and Joey Mantia. “I feel like the weight’s been lifted in a sense,” Mantiatold theNew York Times. “I’m an Olympic medalist.”

Americans with More Laid-Back Personalities Are Adjusting Better to the Pandemic, According to a Study

Photo: SWNS Those who are more laid-back are adjusting better to quarantine life — and are more optimistic overall, new research found. Results revealed those who take their time were more likely to consider themselves introverts, while those who move quickly identified most commonly as ambiverts. The survey also delved into each group’s hobbies, and revealed fast-moving respondents were more likely to enjoy outdoorsy hobbies like gardening and hiking or camping.

America’s Got TalentIs Back — and with More Golden Buzzers for Season 19! See the First Look (Exclusive)

From left: Howie Mandel, Heidi Klum, host Terry Crews, Sofía Vergara and Simon Cowell on the set of ‘America’s Got Talent’ season 19.Photo:Trae Patton/NBC Trae Patton/NBC America’s Got Talentis back and bigger than ever! Cowell and returning judgesSofía Vergara,Heidi KlumandHowie Mandelwill receive two Golden Buzzers each while hostTerry Crewswill keep his one for a total of nine buzzers up for grabs. Like always, a Golden Buzzer will have the power to send acts straight to the live shows.