ELECTION

Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Why Trump Won: A Look at the American Election

In the United States, Donald Trump is back as president. Shocking, right? Many people are wondering how this happened. Let's dive into it. Trump's campaign was filled with hateful messages, but he still won. This happened because the Democrats didn't stand for anything clear. They tried to attract R

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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

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 2024RELIGION

Religions: Shapeshifters of Belief

Ever ponder how religions morph and branch out into different shapes? Picture this: cultural ideas, or 'memes', zip around like lightning among people. Some ideas latch on, others vanish in a flash. Sort of like how viruses invade hosts, religions act as hosts for these memes. Zoom in on how viruse

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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

What's Up with Political Info on Social Media?

Ever wondered what people who don't follow any political parties see on social media during elections? You might think they're getting a mix of views, but that's not the case. A study found that these folks, let's call them "political outsiders, " mainly see posts from a few political parties. It's

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Californians Eyeing Escape Abroad Due to Election Worries

It seems like more and more Californians are looking to move overseas because they're fed up with the political climate in the U. S. A recent report by the Los Angeles Times revealed that there's been a surge in Americans, particularly from California, searching for ways to leave the country. Expert

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Nov 06 2024SPORTS

Football Stars as Sports President Candidates

On Election Day, KRDO-13 Sports Director, Rob Namnoum, threw an intriguing question at Air Force football players: "What if there were a Sports President? What issues would they focus on? " Rob, who has been with KRDO since 1999 and has covered the NFL since 1998, wanted to know how these athletes w

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Nov 06 2024FINANCE

Tech Boom on the Horizon, No Matter Who Wins the Election

ARK Invest's CEO, Cathie Wood, is confident that the next U. S. president will be friendly to tech innovation, regardless of whether it's Trump or Harris. She sees a coming boom due to reduced regulations, a view shared by both candidates, according to Wood. The firm's ARK Innovation ETF (ARKK) is u

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Nov 06 2024POLITICS

Trump's Social Media Stock Surges on Election Day

As the nation cast their votes on Election Day, shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind social media platform Truth Social, saw a significant boost. On Tuesday, the stock price jumped by 15%, starting the day at $37. 52 and touching a high of $40. 74 before settling around $39.

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