ELECTION

Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Pelosi: Biden's Late Exit Hurt Harris' Chances

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi thinks President Biden should have stepped down earlier from the 2024 race. She believes this would have given other candidates, like Vice President Kamala Harris, a better shot. Pelosi feels that Biden's late endorsement of Harris made it tough for her to compete.

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Political Info on Social Media: A Story of the Unfollowed

You might think that social media serves up a variety of political views, especially during elections. But what happens if you don't follow any political parties? Surprisingly, recent research shows that these "political detachment users" aren't getting much variety. Instead, they're mostly seeing i

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Nov 09 2024FINANCE

Streaming Stocks Soar After Election as Spotify Hits All-Time High

Spotify, the music-streaming giant, achieved a significant milestone. Its stock closed above $400 for the first time ever on November 8th. The company, based in Stockholm, Sweden, now carries a valuation close to $80. 5 billion. This comes after a notable increase of 113% in its stock price this yea

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

Opinions Flow: Top-Down in Groups, Bottom-Up in Elections

Imagine you're in a club or a big group. The leader's views trickle down to everyone, but not everyone is as sure about them. This is what scientists call a "top-down hierarchical fuzzy opinion network. " It's like a pyramid where the leader's opinion is at the top, and it spreads downwards. Interes

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Nov 09 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Nicole Scherzinger's Social Media Post Sparks Controversy

Former Pussycat Dolls member Nicole Scherzinger, who’s currently wowing audiences on Broadway in Sunset Blvd. , recently found herself in hot water over a social media post. It all started when she commented on a photo shared by comedian Russell Brand, who was sporting a red hat similar to Trump’s “

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Nov 09 2024POLITICS

A Local Professor's Take on Trump's Surprising Win

In the aftermath of Election Day 2024, Matthew Record, an assistant professor at Molloy University, shared some intriguing insights about President-elect Trump's victory over Vice President Harris. Record, who teaches American Politics and Public Policy, noted something quite unexpected: young peopl

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Nov 08 2024BUSINESS

What's Next for Tech Giants with Trump Back in the White House?

After Donald Trump's election win, the leaders of top tech companies like Alphabet, Meta, Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft quickly sent their congratulations. These executives, including Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, and Tim Cook, previously had clashes with Trump. But now, they're eager to adapt to t

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Nov 08 2024FINANCE

Bitcoin's Price Journey: What's Next After Hitting Record Highs?

Bitcoin, often abbreviated as BTC, has been on quite the ride. Its price recently hit an all-time high. Some traders are thinking big, with targets set at $100, 000. But hold on, there might be a bit of a pause before that happens, say some analysts. The excitement comes from President-elect Trump's

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Special Counsel Jack Smith: Trump Case on Hold Until December

Jack Smith, the special counsel investigating Donald Trump, told a federal judge that he might have a decision by December 2 on how to handle Trump's criminal case. This comes as Trump is set to become president again. Smith asked the judge to remove upcoming deadlines so he can think about the best

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Nov 08 2024POLITICS

Jimmy Kimmel’s Tearful Take on Trump’s Win: A Night of Loss for Many

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel struggled to hold back tears as he discussed Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential election victory during his show. Kimmel, a Democrat, listed several groups he believed would be negatively impacted by Trump’s second term. He mentioned women, children, immigrants, healthcare

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