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Billionaires 4,000 Times More Likely To Hold Political Office: Oxfam
As the rich and powerful from across the world start filling snow-clad lanes here, a new study said billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold any political office than ordinary people.
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As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad 'Atmosphere': Sources
India's lawmakers were supposed to discuss the horrid blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital region sometime during Parliament's winter session, which wrapped up Friday. But they could not find the time.
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New Stanford Algorithm Derank Divisive Political Posts on X
Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ra...
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Being Rude To ChatGPT May Make It Smarter, Says Surprising Penn State Study
A Penn State study found ChatGPT responds more accurately to rude prompts than polite ones, sparking debate on tone, ethics, and human-AI interaction norms.
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University Of Strathclyde Launches MSc In Political Communication And Media: Apply Now
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has introduced a new MSc in Political Communication and Media, beginning in January 2026.
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Study Reveals How Your School Subjects Could Shape Your Political Views
This research marks the first instance of such effects being identified within compulsory secondary education.
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BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya Sparks Row With Remark On Rahul-Priyanka Gandhi Bond
Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister and senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya triggered a political storm on Thursday with controversial remarks targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's public bond with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
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Social Media Has Us In Its Grip And Won't Let Go. The Charlie Kirk Killing Is A Case Study
Charlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn't come as a surprise.
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
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Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
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Billionaires 4,000 Times More Likely To Hold Political Office: Oxfam
As the rich and powerful from across the world start filling snow-clad lanes here, a new study said billionaires are 4,000 times more likely to hold any political office than ordinary people.
-
As Delhi Chokes, MPs Scrap Air Crisis Debate Over Bad 'Atmosphere': Sources
India's lawmakers were supposed to discuss the horrid blanket of toxic air smothering the national capital region sometime during Parliament's winter session, which wrapped up Friday. But they could not find the time.
-
New Stanford Algorithm Derank Divisive Political Posts on X
Stanford researchers found that a browser-based tool that reorders posts on X can reduce political hostility. Tested during the 2024 US election, it pushed extreme or partisan content lower in users’ feeds without hiding anything. After ten days, participants reported warmer feelings toward the opposing political side. The study suggests small ra...
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Being Rude To ChatGPT May Make It Smarter, Says Surprising Penn State Study
A Penn State study found ChatGPT responds more accurately to rude prompts than polite ones, sparking debate on tone, ethics, and human-AI interaction norms.
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University Of Strathclyde Launches MSc In Political Communication And Media: Apply Now
The University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, has introduced a new MSc in Political Communication and Media, beginning in January 2026.
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Study Reveals How Your School Subjects Could Shape Your Political Views
This research marks the first instance of such effects being identified within compulsory secondary education.
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BJP's Kailash Vijayvargiya Sparks Row With Remark On Rahul-Priyanka Gandhi Bond
Madhya Pradesh Urban Development Minister and senior BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya triggered a political storm on Thursday with controversial remarks targeting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's public bond with his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
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Social Media Has Us In Its Grip And Won't Let Go. The Charlie Kirk Killing Is A Case Study
Charlie Kirk's mastery of social media was key to his rise as an influence in conservative politics. So the extent to which his death and its aftermath have played out on those forums shouldn't come as a surprise.
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You Might Be Spreading Fake News Online Without Even Realising It: Study
A study finds that people are more likely to share misinformation on social media when it aligns with their moral values, potentially leading to the spread of false information.
-
Genetic Study Reveals Maya Civilization’s Collapse Was a Reorganization
A groundbreaking genetic study published in Current Biology reveals that the Maya civilization didn’t mysteriously vanish around 1,200 years ago, as once thought. By analyzing ancient genomes from Copán in western Honduras, researchers discovered strong genetic continuity from the Late Archaic era to modern Maya groups. This evidence challenges ...
