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Election Myths, Traps, Truths and Lessons
We won’t have enough data to tell the full story of the election for some time. But there are a few things we can say for sure now.Top stories - The New York Times - 17 hours ago -
Dismantling the myth of voter apathy this Election Day
Americans may be disillusioned by the state of politics today, but they care about the issues and are actively engaged in electoral outcomes. However, that doesn’t mean they’re actually turning out ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance. 1 When someone tells you who they are, ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Trading lessons on US elections
Even when there is a clear policy shift to trade on, timing and implementation of changes is criticalWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
Factchecking the most pervasive myths and lies about US elections
False claims include that non-citizens are voting in broad numbers and attacks on the voting and counting process. The conspiracy theory that the 2020 election was stolen is now mainstream on the ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Election Truth I Sunday on 60 Minutes
Ahead of Tuesday's election, all eyes are on Georgia. Scott Pelley reports on how officials in the state plan to ensure public trust, combat election fraud conspiracy theories, and protect poll ...Top stories - CBS News - October 31 -
11/03/2024: Election Truth; Unintended Consequences; The Land of Novo
First, how Georgia election officials fight voting misinformation. Then, a look at the consequences of Texas' strict abortion laws. And, meet the Novo Nordisk scientist behind Ozempic, Wegovy.Top stories - CBS News - November 3 -
Truth under siege: How broadcasters uphold democracy in a challenging election
Local television and radio stations are working to combat disinformation and ensure voters have the facts they need to make informed decisions in the upcoming election, while also investing in new ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
The myth of the ‘working class' voter
The 2024 presidential race is focusing on the working-class voters, but the government's Current Population Survey data shows that the definition of this group is complex and often contradictory, ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
The myths that made Elon Musk
The tech billionaire’s backing of Donald Trump is part of a worldview that draws on Silicon Valley’s wildest frontiersBusiness - Financial Times - 16 hours ago -
Trump Media closes in the red on Election Day, giving up earlier rally
Shares of retail trader favorite Trump Media & Technology Group (DJT) were active as Election Day is finally here.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
'Trump trade' takes off: Tesla, Bitcoin and Truth Social boom in election aftermath
The value of assets tied to Donald Trump — and those likely to benefit under his administration — are soaring in the wake of his decisive electoral victory on Tuesday.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Trump Media gains post-election, even as Truth Social parent reports $19 million quarterly loss
The parent company of Donald Trump’s social networking site Truth Social lost $19.2 million in the last quarter, according to an earnings report released on the same day he won back the presidencyTech - ABC News - November 6 -
The Observer view on US election: lessons for the left in wake of damning defeat
Donald Trump’s overwhelming mandate is a wake-up call for progressive parties who have lost touch with voters’ concerns. Donald Trump’s unexpectedly clearcut victory in last week’s US presidential ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
The Lesson of This Election: We Must Stop Inflation Before It Starts
Our nation needs an economic disaster preparedness tool kit to avoid the scourge of inflation.Top stories - The New York Times - November 12 -
McCarthy says there are no undecided voters: 'That's a myth'
Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) said undecided voters are a “myth” during an Election Day appearance on Fox News. “I learned that pollings are never right. When election comes, you learn ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Morning Report — The moment of truth
In today’s issue: It’s Election Day. After close to two years of campaigning, an eleventh-hour Democratic ticket switch and countless news cycles, voters are casting their ballots today in what ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Schools embrace Election Day lessons, while 12th graders head to the polls for real
Students around the country are getting mock elections, nine-week campaign courses and field trips to the polls, where many high school seniors will vote for their first time on Tuesday. ...Politics - The Hill - November 5 -
Zombies Are Real? A Museum Tries to Bury a Hollywood Myth.
The undead monsters we know from movies and TV are distortions of a figure with roots in the religious practices of Haiti.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
6 Common EV Myths and How to Debunk Them
If you have friends and family who are unsure about electric vehicles, here’s a handy guide answering their toughest questions.Tech - Wired - November 16 -
Europe is trapped between technocracy and democracy
As the EU fills its top jobs, the risk is that von der Leyen will end up as a leader without followers in national capitalsWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Myths About Getting Cheaper Car Insurance for Teen Drivers
Here’s what could happen if you don’t tell your insurer about any teenage drivers in your family — or try to get a separate policy for them altogether.Business - The New York Times - October 26 -
The sunscreen myth: could it really be causing skin cancer? | Antiviral
Overblown concerns about potential dangers of a common chemical threaten to undermine scientific evidence to the contrary. Because of his job as a dermatologist, Dr Deshan Sebaratnam frequently ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Even among artists in exile, the myth of Russian cultural supremacy lives on
Many liberal Russians shelter in states once part of the Soviet Union. It’s time that they learned to respect the cultures and languages their nation has so long suppressed. One day in the 1990s, I ...World - The Guardian - November 11 -
3 timely HELOC myths homeowners should know now
A HELOC can be a useful tool for homeowners now, particularly if they're aware of these three timely myths.Top stories - CBS News - November 15 -
Trump’s victory sets up traps for central banks
The incoming president is likely to attack the Fed if it seeks to counteract his policies or if inflation takes off againWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Democrats Walked Into a Trap Republicans Set for Them
Democrats walked into the trap of defending the very institutions most Americans distrust.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
China has trapped the tiger of AstraZeneca’s growth
The UK pharmaceutical company needs to resolve a corruption crackdown affecting senior executivesWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Kelsea Ballerini can't stop telling the truth
The country singer and songwriter broke through creatively following a painful divorce. Now she's figuring out where to go next.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 28 -
The truth is out there: Experts testify at UFO congressional hearing
Experts testified at a House oversight committee hearing Wednesday on potential alien life, suggesting that there are intelligent beings that live off the planet. They also urged governmental ...Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Jussie Smollett refuses to speak the truth: Actor's ‘attackers’
In 2021, Smollett was found guilty of five counts of disorderly conduct after it turned out he set up the attack.Politics - The Hill - 5 hours ago -
A Lesson From John Lennon
The ecstasy and agony of an original Beatles fan.Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 26 -
Wrestling with the ghosts of 'The Piano Lesson'
The August Wilson adaptation “The Piano Lesson" is an impassioned family drama but it is also a profound ghost storyEntertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Lessons from a heat pump convert
If the UK is to meet its climate targets, one in 10 homes will need to phase out their gas boiler by 2030. But only 250,000 have transitioned so far. It’s an admittedly complex journey, but worth ...Business - Financial Times - November 1 -
Lessons from Florida for the Democratic Party
Despite the left’s constant protestations that, as states and nations become more diverse, they inevitably become more blue, Florida is doing just the opposite.Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Manchester’s lessons for other British cities
Howard Bernstein transformed a city on its kneesWorld - Financial Times - November 14