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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 - 20 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 -
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 -
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 - 19 hours ago -
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 -
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 -
‘Death trap’ Channel boats traded by smugglers in Germany, BBC investigation finds
A €15,000 package deal for a dinghy, engine and 60 life jackets was offered to our reporter in Essen.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Considering Medicare Advantage during open enrollment? Watch out for this trap.
People age 65 need to understand this key risk before signing up.Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
A hotel collapses in Argentina and leaves 1 dead and several trapped
Authorities say a 10-story hotel under renovation in Argentina has collapsed, leaving one person dead and at least seven trapped in the debrisWorld - ABC News - October 29 -
‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair
Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours. Spanish flash floods – live updates The gratitude that greeted ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
‘It was a trap’: flood alert came too late for residents of Paiporta, Spain
In the town where at least 62 have died, survivors are left with their grief and anger at the lack of official warning of the devastation on its way . As public buildings across Spain lowered ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
Trapped in cars and garages: Why Spanish floods proved so deadly
Drivers trapped in cars, poor planning and extreme rainfall worsened by climate change are likely to have contributed.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
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Rennes’ turnover model becomes talent trap in season of reckoning | Eric Devin
Julien Stéphan’s side were once a guide for sustainable growth, but has player-churn policy led to Ligue 1 slump?. By Eric Devin for Get French Football News . Have Rennes taken it too far in ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Don’t fall into ‘populist trap’ of backing Trump, Badenoch warned
Tory leader advised by senior members not to align herself closely to the president-elect’s success. Kemi Badenoch is being urged not to “fall into a populist trap” by pulling the Conservative ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
‘Catfish killer used my photo to trap other girls’
Three victims have spoken to the BBC after one of the world’s most prolific online sex offenders was jailed.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers
Which? is seeking a £3bn payout for UK users as a result of the legal action it is launching.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Man pulled from sunroof after driving into swimming pool
The man told officers he "accidentally stepped on the gas too hard" driving the vehicle into a pool.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Person trapped beneath building collapse rubble, Kentucky officials say
Officials provided an update after a building collapse trapped at least one person under rubble in Louisville, Kentucky. Here's the latest confirmed information.Top stories - CBS News - November 14 -
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Trapped illegal gold miners hold out against police in South Africa
Court seeks to halt blockade on abandoned Stilfontein mine over concerns that hundreds hidden underground are at riskWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
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‘I felt like a prisoner’: the domestic workers ‘trapped’ by Canberra’s diplomatic employers
One staff member was paid as little as 65 cents an hour and worked a seven-day week with no respite. Advocates say it’s modern slavery. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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Fantasy Football Week 12 Fades: Is a Matthew Stafford trap game on the horizon?
Beware of these six players with bust potential in Week 12!Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago -
'We are being robbed': Homeowners feel trapped by rising fees
Residents say as costs surge basic maintenance and administrative duties are not being fulfilled.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Kayaker Trapped on Australian River Has Leg Amputated in 20-Hour Rescue
The police in the state of Tasmania said all other efforts to help the man, a foreign tourist in his 60s, failed before the decision was made to amputate.World - The New York Times - 14 hours ago -
On Halloween, experts warn cars and allergies pose greater threats than myths about razor blades
Halloween seeks to blur fear between the line of reality and fantasy for children, but parents sometimes struggle to parse through what is needed to stay safe when planning their holiday ...Politics - The Hill - October 28
