Prediction markets were supposed to be the future of election forecasting, offering real-time data and financial incentives. But now, there are worries that these markets might be easily swayed by wealthy individuals, potentially shaping public opinion in unexpected ways. One big concern is that a
In recent years, a growing number of Americans feel that religion is making a comeback in their country. This change seems to be connected to political events, especially the rise of President Donald Trump and his party's policies. Both Trump and the Republicans have openly backed religious values,
Nicolas Sarkozy, once the president of France, is now making history for a different reason. He's the first French leader in recent times to be sent to jail after a criminal conviction. This isn't his first run-in with the law, but it's certainly the most serious. Sarkozy, now 70, was found guilty
The FBI's recent search of John Bolton's residence and workplace has ignited a heated discussion. At the heart of this debate is not just Bolton's potential wrongdoing, but also the public's confidence in federal law enforcement agencies. This trust has been wavering, largely due to the rhetoric and
Korea has been dealing with tuberculosis (TB) for a long time. To understand how people feel about TB treatment, researchers looked at online questions asked from 2002 to 2024. They used a special kind of computer program called a large language model (LLM) to sort through all the data. People ofte
Joel Kim Booster has a unique story about his teeth. He once shared on social media, "I love when people ask me when I’m going to fix my teeth. Extremely normal behavior. And quite honestly if I did, it would almost make me too powerful. " This comment sparked a lot of interest. In an interview, he
Climate change is a big problem for small island nations. These places are in serious trouble because of the pollution from big countries. They didn't cause the problem, but they are the ones suffering the most. Rising sea levels, bad storms, and lack of clean water are just a few of the issues they
Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein were once close friends, spending time together for over a decade and a half. Trump used to call Epstein a "terrific guy" and said he was "a lot of fun to be with. " Epstein, on the other hand, considered Trump his "closest friend" and described him as "charming. " T
People dealing with long-term health issues often face unfair judgments from others. But how do these judgments change based on whether someone is male or female? A recent review looked into this question. The findings? It's not straightforward. The review checked 12 studies that explored this topi
Media plays a big role in how we see people with substance use disorders (SUDs). It can shape our opinions and even create harmful stereotypes. This is why it's important to look at how media portrays addiction and its effects on society. A recent study dug into how different types of media show pe
