In a surprising turn of events, Bruce Harrell, the centrist Democrat and former City Council member, initially seemed to be leading the race for Seattle's mayor. However, as more ballots came in, the tide shifted dramatically in favor of 43-year-old democratic socialist candidate, M. Lorena Wilson.
Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of John F. Kennedy, is making waves in the political world. But is he serious about running for office, or is this just another way for him to stay in the spotlight? Let's take a closer look at his life and his campaign. Jack Schlossberg is a 32-year-old Harvard Law S
Ever wonder why people online often seem so divided? A recent study looked into this by creating a computer model to mimic how opinions spread and change on social media. This model uses three key variables to represent different viewpoints. It shows how people interact, share ideas, and react to fe
College is a time of change. New friends, new places, and new food habits. But why do so many students gain weight during their first year? A recent study sheds some light on this. Researchers at a university studied 41 students for a month. They used an app to track meals and asked students to sha
The popular Hulu series "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" is back for its third season, and it's not just another reality show. It's a peek into the lives of nine young Mormon moms who became internet famous on TikTok as #MomTok. They've got faith, friendship, and the pressure of being online stars
The world is becoming more divided. People often stick to their own views and avoid different opinions. This is called polarization. A study looked at how famous people, or celebrities, might help change this. The idea is simple. Celebrities have many followers. If they talk about controversial top
What makes a celebrity famous on social media? Is it the words they use or the people they know? Researchers looked into this question by studying tweets from 471 Indian celebrities. They wanted to see what factors influence a celebrity's follower count. First, they examined the social connections
Celebrities often stick their necks out for politicians. They endorse candidates, hoping to sway their fans. But do their fans actually listen? In 2016, six big names supported different U. S. presidential candidates. Researchers checked out Twitter to see how fans reacted. They found something sur
In the 2024 election, a surprising shift happened. Mothers, especially those in their 40s to 60s, started voting for the GOP. Why? One professor thinks it's because they want to help their sons. This professor, Scott Galloway, has been talking a lot about how young men are struggling. He believes t
People's thoughts and ideas change over time, especially online. Math can help us understand this. One way is by using something called deterministic dynamics. This is like a recipe that shows how something changes. For example, how people's opinions change on social media. There are different ways
