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digital-news1 year ago•3 min saved

NYT's Election Needle Returns Amidst Tech Union Strike and Divided America

The New York Times has relaunched its 'Needle' election predictor during a tech workers' strike at the paper. The Needle, which forecasts election outcomes based on partial results, is operational despite the strike by the Times Tech Guild, which represents over 600 tech employees. The union went on strike after failing to secure a new contract, accusing the company of unfair labor practices. The Needle's operation depends on stable computer systems maintained by striking engineers, and the Times has assured it will only run the Needle if these systems are reliable.

via Variety|

#digital-news #election-predictor #kamala-harris

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"The Iowa Caucus: A Guide to the Needle's Return"

The New York Times will be publishing a live estimate of the final result of the Iowa caucus, known as the Needle, after 8 p.m. Eastern tonight. The live estimates will show each candidate's final vote share along with a range of estimates, and will also include a focus on the race for second place and county-by-county maps showing where votes remain to be counted. The Needle considers where the remaining vote is located and which candidate is faring better than expected.

via The New York Times|

#election-results #iowa-caucus #live-estimate

science-and-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

"Terrifying Simulation Reveals Catastrophic Impact of Light-Speed Needle on Earth"

An apocalyptic video explores the hypothetical scenario of a needle hitting Earth at the speed of light. In the worst case, the impact would create a massive hole in the Earth's crust, causing the mantle to be ejected into space and resulting in the extinction of life due to the immense heat. Alternatively, the energy released could be so great that the Earth disintegrates. However, there is a possibility that the needle would simply pass through the Earth without significant impact, happening so quickly that it goes unnoticed, except for those unlucky enough to be in its path. This theoretical scenario highlights the immense energy possessed by an object traveling at the speed of light, even if it is small like a needle.

via UNILAD|

#apocalyptic #earth #energy