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......»»
First iPhone 15 pre-orders begin arriving, lines form at Apple Stores around the world
As the clock turns to September 22 around the world, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro launch is in full swing. The first pre-orders have started arriving to lucky buyers, and lines are forming at Apple Stores around the world. Apple has also publi.....»»
Negative "retweets" appear to add to voter fraud conspiracy theories
A team of behavioral scientists using big data and a simulation-based model to analyze social media "tweets" around the 2020 presidential election found that the spread of voter fraud conspiracy theories on Twitter (now called X) was boosted by a neg.....»»
Unifor to hold Ford ratification vote "before the end of the week"
Unifor plans to have members vote on its tentative agreement with Ford Motor Co. of Canada “before the end of the week,” though precise timing for ratification meetings is still being finalized, a union spokesperson told Automotive News Canada We.....»»
The UK Is Burning Climate Pledges to Fuel a Culture War
Faced with an election he is likely to lose, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is taking the unusual step of scrapping key climate policies......»»
San Diego closes off a sea lion hot spot where selfie-taking humans are just too much
Point La Jolla, known as one of California's prime sea lion rookeries, will no longer be accessible to the public after a unanimous vote by the San Diego City Council......»»
The spectacular downfall of a common, useless cold medicine
This week's unanimous vote on phenylephrine's ineffectiveness was decades in the making. Enlarge / A box of Sudafed PE sinus pressure and pain medicine containing phenylephrine is displayed for sale in a CVS Pharmacy store in Haw.....»»
iPhone 15 already compatible with USB-C Backbone One controllers made for Android
The iPhone 15 is officially switching from Lightning to USB-C, and accessory makers are in full swing responding to that change. This week, Backbone has confirmed that its existing lineup of will work with the new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models......»»
A year after New Shepard’s accident, Blue Origin may return to flight next month
New Shepard is scheduled to launch in early October on its return-to-flight mission. Enlarge / On January 23, 2016, Blue Origin launched its New Shepard rocket again, after its previous flight in late 2015. This marked the first.....»»
Apple Stores prep for iPhone 15 and USB-C, bigger focus on in-store setup, more
Ahead of Tuesday’s iPhone 15 event, Apple’s retail system is in full swing, preparing for what’s to come. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman is out with a few last-minute details, including an interesting tidbit that Apple will “push in-store setup fu.....»»
Apple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K -- compared
Apple Studio Display has a brand new competitor with the Samsung ViewFinity S9 5K. Here's how the two standalone monitors compare.Apple Studio Display vs Samsung ViewFinity S9 5KApple discontinued the Thunderbolt Display in 2016 and waited five years.....»»
Senate confirms Biden FCC pick as 5 Republicans join Democrats in 55-43 vote
Anna Gomez confirmation means "FCC can act swiftly to restore net neutrality." Enlarge / The Federal Communications Commission seal hangs inside a meeting room at the headquarters ahead of an open commission meeting in Washington.....»»
Apple launched AirPods seven years ago, and changed the world again
Apple was criticized for its September 7, 2016 unveiling of the AirPods — and the end of the headphone jack — but the wireless earbuds went on to become a hit and to spawn an entire industry.Apple's original AirPodsWatch the 2016 announcement of.....»»
This 2016 sci-fi film is one of Netflix’s most popular movies now. Here’s why you should watch it
This 2016 sci-fi film starring Avengers star Jeremy Renner is one of Netflix's most popular movies now. Find out what it is and why you should watch it......»»
Canada’s Alpha Auto Group nears $636M deal for U.K."s Lookers group after vote
The all-cash takeover will supersize Toronto-based Alpha Auto, adding 147 U.K. locations to its 15 new-vehicle stores in Canada and the United States......»»
Crowdsourcing contests: Understanding what brings rewards and lowers risks
During Frito-Lay's first "Crash the Super Bowl" contest in 2006, thousands of participants submitted 30-second videos promoting Doritos. Entries were winnowed down to five finalists, and a public vote selected the winning commercial, which aired duri.....»»
UK electoral body failed security test before hack
Whistleblower tells the BBC the election watchdog failed the government-backed Cyber Essentials test......»»
A look into the REM dreams of the animal kingdom
Animals' "active" sleep phases look very much like REM. Enlarge / A cuttlefish swims in an aquarium at the Scientific Center of Kuwait on March 20, 2016, in Kuwait City. (credit: YASSER AL-ZAYYAT/AFP via Getty Images).....»»
Kia recalls 319,000 cars to fix trunk latch
The recall covers the 2016-17 Rio subcompact car, 2016-18 Optima and 2017-18 Optima hybrid and plug-in hybrid midsize sedans......»»
Apple is eliminating the social media support roles from Twitter and others
Apple is reportedly looking to cut back on providing human support on various social media outlets like YouTube and Twitter.Apple Support appThe official @AppleSupport account was launched in 2016, and it's primarily used to provide tips for Apple pr.....»»
After Musk’s mass layoffs, X says it’s expanding safety and election teams
X, née Twitter, greenlights wider range of political advertising. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) X, the social network that most people still call Twitter, says it is adding staff to its safety and elections.....»»