POLITICS

Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Win: Profits for Controversial Businesses

Donald Trump's victory in the presidency has led to a surge in stocks for certain businesses, many of which have been controversial. Let's start with Donald Trump's own business, Trump Media & Technology Group. Its stock crashed as the election results were coming in, but it rebounded strongly once

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Information Overload: How Cable and Internet Affect Political Engagement

You might think that with more political information available online and on TV, people would be more knowledgeable and vote more. But surprisingly, that's not the case. Research shows that since entertainment options have also increased, whether people get smarter or vote more depends on what they

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Opinion Networks: How Leaders Influence and Groups Consensus

Ever wondered how leaders' opinions spread in social groups? And how groups reach a consensus in big decisions, like elections? Experts have a cool way to explain this using something called "fuzzy opinion networks. " Let's start at the top. Imagine a leader with a strong opinion. This opinion isn'

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Language Mediators in Italy: Bridging Gaps with Words

The Mediterranean has seen a surge in Afro-Mediterranean migration routes in recent decades. This has transformed once homogeneous populations into diverse ethnoscapes, with English playing a key role as a first, second, or foreign language. The question arises: how does this shift challenge our tra

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

The Family Factor: Political Dynasties in South Sulawesi

Imagine a region where politics runs in the family. In South Sulawesi, political kinship is on the rise, with family ties often deciding who takes the lead. This trend starts at the dinner table, where political discussions shape young minds. It continues with involvement in political parties and so

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Chile's Shifting Political Landscape: A Crisis in Representation

For many years, Chile has been known for its political stability. The country's political system is divided into two main coalitions. The center-left Concertation, which includes parties like the Socialist Party (PS), Christian Democratic Party (DC), and Party for Democracy (PPD), ruled from 1990 to

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Economics and Politics: A Strong Bond

Hey there! Ever wondered why economists always seem to have an opinion on politics? Well, here's something cool: economics and politics are like two sides of the same coin. You can't have one without the other. Let's dive in! First, let's debunk a myth: economists don't just talk money and numbers.

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Is Giuliani Hiding His Assets?

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in the spotlight again. But this time, he's not making headlines for his role in politics. Two election workers, Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss, are accusing him of hiding valuable items from them. These items include furniture, sports memorabilia, and even a 1980

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Celebrity Politics: How Fans and Celebs May Not See Eye to Eye

Celebrities can really shift the spotlight in politics, right? Their endorsements can skyrocket a politician's popularity and grab tons of media attention. But here’s the thing: their followers might not share their political views. Let’s dive into the 2016 U. S. Presidential Election, where we exam

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Predicting Politicians' Stance with Text

Politicians and media outlets produce tons of text every day. To get a fair view of news, we need to understand the political leanings of these texts. This study introduces a clever way to estimate political bias using simple statistics. Researchers looked at speeches and party manifestos to predict

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