Tyler Robinson's mother revealed his shift to pro-gay and trans-rights views, his relationship with a transgender roommate, and his alleged confession to shooting Charlie Kirk, leading to his self-surrender and ongoing FBI investigation.
According to a survey, nearly two-thirds of men consider it a red flag if a woman identifies as a communist, while over three-quarters of women see identifying as a "MAGA Republican" as a top red flag. Other red flags mentioned by Americans include bad smells, invading personal space, talking about past relationships, and being too friendly with others.
According to a recent survey, 64% of men consider identifying as a communist as the biggest dating red flag, followed by having no hobbies and identifying as a "MAGA Republican." For women, being a "MAGA Republican" was the biggest red flag, with 76% saying it was undesirable. The survey highlights the increasing divergence of political views between men and women, with political dissimilarities often leading to less relationship satisfaction and more conflict. People are more likely to date those who share similar political beliefs, as party affiliation now acts as a proxy for lifestyle choices and character.
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan claims to have lost friends and hundreds of thousands of fans due to his political beliefs, which he openly shares on Instagram. Dolmayan, a supporter of former US president Donald Trump, has questioned the legitimacy of Black Lives Matter, called Democrats "true bigots," and praised Trump as a friend to minorities. Despite the backlash, Dolmayan remains steadfast in his opinions and is willing to face the consequences.
A study conducted by researchers at the University of East Anglia reveals that OpenAI's ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model, exhibits a significant and systematic liberal bias in its responses. The researchers found that ChatGPT showed a preference for the Democrats in the U.S., Lula in Brazil, and the Labour Party in the U.K. This highlights the challenge faced by AI companies in controlling the behavior of their bots as they are deployed to millions of users worldwide.
The stock market prioritizes a company's profitability and growth prospects over the political affiliation of its executives. This is important to keep in mind when considering ETFs that cater to investors with specific political beliefs.
Nigel Farage accuses Coutts bank of closing his account due to his political beliefs, claiming to have obtained a document mentioning Brexit, Russia, Donald Trump, and racism. Coutts previously stated that the closure was due to Farage falling below the financial threshold. The bank has mentioned that account closures are based on various factors, including commercial viability and reputational considerations. The UK government is investigating concerns of banks blocking customers over their political views, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has expressed support for free speech.
Gender and education, rather than political beliefs, are significant factors in people’s social skills, according to a study of 4,000 UK participants. Being female and educated are the biggest determinants of the capacity to understand others, a psychological concept known as ‘theory of mind’. Political views showed no correlation with understanding others. Older participants generally showed a decreased ability to understand others, highlighting age as a factor that can impact social cognitive abilities.
A Rutgers study found that individuals who avoided COVID-19 precautions early in the pandemic are more likely to purchase firearms, particularly among moderate and conservative individuals. The study surveyed 6,404 adults from three states and found that those who engaged in few defensive behaviors to avoid illness were more likely to have purchased firearms since March 2020. The study also found that different communities view and respond to risk differently and that they trust different sources to provide them with information on how to manage that risk.