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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 frontiers

Business - Financial Times - 13 hours ago

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

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

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 - 13 hours ago

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

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

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

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

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 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.

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

The Stubborn Myths Dragging Down Your Distributed Workforce—and How to Bust Them for Good

Use these techniques to get your team moving forward.

Business - Inc. - November 5

The 3 biggest passive-investing myths Goldman Sachs says investors need to get over

Over the years, passive investing has been accused of being “worse than Marxism,” and of leaving markets “fundamentally broken.”

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

How Democrats Made It Easy for Trump

Why the 2024 election’s outcome was uniquely foreseeable.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

Custom-Made Shoes: Comfort in a Box

Gifting a pair can be a complex undertaking, but Yohei Fukuda, a master shoemaker in Tokyo, says the result is well worth the effort.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 12

Musk and Trump, a Bond Made in Merch

Get ready for the DOGE store.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 16

Appeals made after WW2 plane crash discovery

The crash happened on 6 August 1945, the same day United States military dropped a nuclear bomb on Hiroshima.

Why Europe’s car crisis is mostly made in China

The once-lucrative market is now highly competitive and more Chinese EVs are being exported, compounding slower sales at home

World - Financial Times - October 29

The Colts Made a Mind-Boggling Decision at Quarterback

In benching Anthony Richardson, it’s clear Indianapolis is content embracing mediocrity, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 30

Report: Warrant request made for Lions' Williams

The Wayne County Prosecutor's office is reviewing a warrant request for the arrest of Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams on a concealed weapon charge, WXYZ-TV in Detroit reported.

Sports - ESPN - October 30

Reeves has made her choice — but success is not guaranteed

The British people will hope that higher spending delivers the better services they want

Business - Financial Times - October 30

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Donald and Melania Trump Were Made for Each Other

The former first lady’s new book shows that she still doesn’t care.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 31

Made in Miami: the HTSI autumn 2024 Property series

Meet the architects and designers behind the evolution of the Magic City

World - Financial Times - November 2

First Satellite Made of Wood Is Launched Into Space

Scientists in Japan constructed the first satellite made of wood by blending age-old woodworking techniques with rocket science.

Science - The New York Times - November 6

The Rebellious Scientist Who Made Kamala Harris

The presidential candidate’s mother, Shyamala Gopalan Harris, was a breast cancer researcher whose egalitarian politics often bucked a patriarchal lab culture.

Health - The New York Times - November 6

Someone Made Bloodborne Into A Diablo-Like Game

If there's one thing that Bloodborne fans are clear on, it's that they want more Bloodborne. As nearly a decade has passed since its release and Sony has yet to revisit the franchise with another ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 6

5 candidates of color who made history on Tuesday

Vice President Harris fell short of making history as the first woman — and first woman of color — to ascend to the presidency on Tuesday, but multiple other candidates of color did seal their ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6