The story of Luigi Mangione, a 26-year-old, has taken a dramatic turn. He has been charged with the murder of Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all federal charges. These charges include murder, stalking, and a firearms offense. The Justice Department has stated that it will seek the death penalty for the murder charge. ...
Populism is a political approach that divides society into two groups: the corrupt elite and the noble people. This style of politics can be found across the political spectrum. But why do some leaders who use this style gain so much support? Researchers explored whether how entertaining people find a leader influences their support, especially for populist figures....
A federal judge in Vermont is considering a case that has sparked significant controversy. The judge is looking into the detention and transfer of a Turkish student from Tufts University. Rümeysa Öztürk was arrested by U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents near her home in Massachusetts. She is currently being held in a Louisiana detention center. Th...
Imagine this: The U. S. government is planning to dive into the world of digital currencies. President Trump recently dropped a bombshell announcement that the government might start buying and holding various cryptocurrencies. This isn't just about Bitcoin; we're talking about lesser-known names like XRP, Solana, and Cardano too. Why the sudden interest? We...
Before Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, a unique survey experiment was conducted. This experiment aimed to see if the propaganda spread by the Putin regime could sway public opinion to support military action. The results, collected a year before the actual invasion, showed that even mild forms of propaganda significantly boosted support for military aggressi...