Swing vote "trumped" turnout in 2016 election
Swing voters in battleground states delivered Donald Trump his unexpected victory in the 2016 presidential election, suggests a new study coauthored by Yale political scientist Gregory A. Huber......»»
Illinois clean energy transition excludes key constituents in energy justice equation, study argues
Illinois has made transitioning to clean energy a major priority in recent years with the passage of the Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) in 2016 and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) in 2021. Both pieces of legislation prioritize an equitable t.....»»
Three betas in, iOS 18 testers still can’t try out Apple Intelligence features
Apple has said some features will be available to test "this summer." Enlarge (credit: Apple) The beta-testing cycle for Apple's latest operating system updates is in full swing—earlier this week, the third developer.....»»
Get 4 Apple AirTags for record low $74.98 ahead of Amazon Prime Day 2024
Save $25 on a 4-pack of Apple AirTags at Amazon, as Prime Day deals on Apple ramp up leading to next week's event.Save on AirTags for Amazon Prime Day.With summer travel in full swing, having a pack of Apple AirTags on hand can help you stay organize.....»»
Surprise findings: American voters largely agree on issues including abortion, immigration and wealth inequality
As the presidential election campaign heats up, media coverage suggests Americans are hopelessly divided and headed for a difficult fall—perhaps also a tense January......»»
How the BBC used the iPhone in hundreds of locations to cover the UK election
The iPhone was crucial to the BBC's coverage of the 2024 UK general election, with kits including it used to broadcast live from the vote counts.A BBC remote kit using an iPhone [Laura Garcia/TikTok]On July 4, citizens of the UK went to polling stati.....»»
The exit poll: What is it, how is it made and how did it become such an accurate prediction of election results?
The first big moment on election night in the UK, after polls close, happens at 10pm sharp. This is when the exit poll is released and the media commentary floodgates are reopened after a day of media silence, according to broadcasting rules......»»
How to spot AI fake content—and what policymakers can do to help stop it
Earlier this year, New Hampshire voters received a phone message that sounded like President Joe Biden, discouraging them to vote in the state's primary election. The voice on the line, however, was not really Biden's—it was a robocall created with.....»»
Words such as racist slurs can literally hurt—here"s the science
Rishi Sunak, the British prime minister, recently spoke of feeling hurt and angry at racist comments made about him during the UK election campaign. Anyone who's experienced racist or other discriminatory language is likely to know what this is like......»»
Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race
Biden ‘seriously considering’ leaving election race.....»»
Vote-Hunting Rishi Sunak Left Stunned by Britain’s Most Tattooed Woman
Vote-Hunting Rishi Sunak Left Stunned by Britain’s Most Tattooed Woman.....»»
Study examines online intimidation targeting state election administrators
In the lead-up to the 2022 U.S. midterm elections, Arizona's chief election officer Katie Hobbs received far more harassing messages on Twitter than any of her counterparts in other states. More than 30% of all tweets directed at her, along with comm.....»»
FDA’s review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns
FDA advisors will meet June 4 to discuss and vote on the therapy's effectiveness. Enlarge / MDMA is now in the FDA's hands. (credit: Getty | PYMCA/Avalon) The safety and efficacy data on the use of MDMA (aka ecstasy) for.....»»
What does AI mean for Australian democracy? And what can we do about it?
Last week, the head of Australia's election regulator warned the organization "does not possess the legislative tools or internal technical capability to deter, detect or adequately deal with false AI-generated content concerning the election process.....»»
EU postpones decision to hit China EVs with tariffs, report says
The delay aims to keep the issue out of the election campaign phase, said German magazine Spiegel......»»
Elon Musk could become U.S. policy adviser if Trump wins election, report says
The two have discussed ways for Musk, who runs the social media platform X as well as SpaceX and Tesla, to have "formal input and influence" over economic and border security policies, according to The Wall Street Journal......»»
Tesla settles fatal crash suit as another jury trial loomed
Tesla Inc. has reached a deal to resolve a lawsuit over the death of a Model S passenger in a fiery 2016 crash, marking the second time in two months the electric-vehicle maker has avoided a jury trial in California over a fatal wreck......»»
Three VR game staples have arrived on Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro has picked up three new games including oldie-but-goodie "Job Simulator," its follow-up "Vacation Simulator," and tabletop survival RPG "Demeo."Battle together with friends in "Demeo"Job Simulator, which came out in 2016, asks pl.....»»
Russian President Putin arrives in Uzbekistan, third foreign trip since re-election
Russian President Putin arrives in Uzbekistan, third foreign trip since re-election.....»»
3 great free movies you should stream this weekend (May 24-26)
From May 24-26, stream these great movies for free, including an underrated satire from 2016 and a heartfelt comedy from the 1990s......»»
UAW asks U.S. board for new unionization vote at Mercedes" Alabama plant
The UAW has asked the U.S. board for a new unionization vote at Mercedes' Alabama plant......»»