Elon Musk’s posts on his social media platform X get far more attention when they cast doubt on the integrity of the electoral process, an NBC News analysis has found. NBC News analyzed more than 700 of Musk’s election-related posts since July collected by the NBC News Decision Desk and found that, in the cases in which he expressed suspicion about voting, sometimes pushing conspiracy theories, he received significantly more engagement — as measured by likes, comments and reposts on X — than he did when he posted on other election topics. The difference in reach was vast: 5.2 times more likes,…
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This is a sponsored article brought to you by BESydney. In July 2024, Sydney woman Katherine Bennell-Pegg made history as the first astronaut to graduate under the Australian flag and the first female astronaut in Australia. Her journey, marked by determination and discipline, showcases Australia’s growing prominence in space exploration and research. From her academic achievements at the University of Sydney (USYD) to her rigorous training at the European Space Agency (ESA), Bennell-Pegg’s success has paved a path forward for aspiring space and aerospace professionals in Australia and globally. A journey to the stars begins in Sydney Katherine Bennell-Pegg was…
The home buying frenzy seen during the pandemic years has ended. We are no longer in a seller’s market as the tides have shifted. The National Association of Realtors reported that home sales in the US slowed to a 14-year low this September. Sales declined 3.5% on an annual basis. Existing homes declined 1% on a monthly basis to a seasonally adjusted rate of 3.84 million on an annual basis. Home sales have not been this slow in the US since October 2010 when the housing market was recovering from the real estate crash. Home prices are continuing to…
Credit: Screenshot via Democracy Defenders Jim Messina, the former White House deputy chief of staff under Barack Obama, is warning that early voting numbers, typically dominated by Democrat voters, are looking “scary” for Kamala Harris. Messina made the comments during an interview on MSNBC. He notes that Republicans didn’t embrace the concept of early voting previously – mostly because they know how to engage in the process on a proper Election Day – but are all in currently. “The early vote numbers are a little scary,” he told host Jen Psaki, who asked what Team Harris’s biggest concerns might be.…
At a recent Eras Tour show, Taylor Swiftwasn’t the only one grabbing the crowd’s attention. Two on-duty police officers couldn’t resist breaking into dance, showing they’re true Swifties at heart.As Taylor Swift belted out her hit, “Shake It Off,” the officers joined in on the iconic routine, pointing at each other, shaking their hips, jumping up and down, and clearly having the time of their lives.Article continues below advertisementOn-Duty Police Officers Couldn’t Help But Belt Out ‘Shake It Off’In a video shared by TikToker @gabbiuhrin, the two on-duty police officers were caught having the time of their lives at the…
SEOUL: South Korea and the European Union on Monday (Nov 4) jointly condemned North Korea’s supply of weaponry to Moscow and demanded that it withdraw troops it has sent as Russia wages war against Ukraine. The EU and South Korea were holding their first “Strategic Dialogue” meeting in Seoul, shortly after Washington and Seoul sounded the alarm about North Korea sending soldiers to help Russia. In a joint statement, EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul condemned the North’s “unlawful arms transfers to the Russian Federation for its use in attacking Ukraine”. They demanded…
Donald Trump’s “Make America Great Again (MAGA)” movement is a macho cult. It suggests the US can be “great again” only if modern American men learn to be strong “manly men” like their fathers and grandfathers, assert dominance over “their” women, and “take back control” – whatever that means. It encourages men to hide their feelings, adhere to archaic sex stereotypes, use violence to get ahead in life, and take advice not from experts and loved ones, but so so-called famous “alpha males”, like podcaster Joe Rogan or billionaire X owner (and now leading Trump backer) Elon Musk. This toxic…
The Columbus Crew — Major League Soccer’s defending champion — crashed out of the 2024 MLS playoffs Sunday night at the hands of the New York Red Bulls. It’s the first major upset of the playoffs and one with massive implications for the rest of the Eastern Conference. Columbus qualified for the playoffs by finishing second in the MLS regular season. It spent 2024 playing the league’s best and most beautiful soccer, qualifying for two major finals: the CONCACAF Champions Cup, which it lost to Mexico’s Pachuca, and the Leagues Cup, which it won over LAFC.As the No. 2 seed…
new video loaded: Why the New York Times Editorial Board Endorsed Kamala HarristranscriptBacktranscriptWhy the New York Times Editorial Board Endorsed Kamala HarrisKathleen Kingsbury, the editor of Times Opinion, explains why the editorial board concluded that “Kamala Harris is the only patriotic choice for president” and shares more about its approach to endorsements.Kamala Harris is the only choice for president in 2024. She has the New York Times’ editorial board’s endorsement. Hi, I’m Kathleen Kingsbury and I oversee the opinion report at the New York Times including its editorial board. With all the discussion about presidential endorsements this fall, I thought…
New York resident Mark Longo, 34, had his rural home raided by New York’s Department of Environmental Conservation on Wednesday. Their target? Peanut, a social media star who also happens to be a squirrel. Officers also confiscated a raccoon named Fred from Longo’s home.On Friday, officials reported that Peanut and the raccoon were euthanized.Related: The Internet Can’t Get Enough of This Real Life Snoopy Dog: ‘My Childhood Dream Come True’ “On Oct. 30, DEC seized a raccoon and squirrel sharing a residence with humans, creating the potential for human exposure to rabies. In addition, a person involved with the investigation…