Key Insights
Why does X feed new users political content regardless of their interests?
X's algorithm prioritizes political content for new users, even if their interests lie elsewhere.
Why is Kamala Harris giving a speech on the Ellipse?
Harris aims to contrast her vision for America with Trump's, emphasizing democracy and policy differences.
Why are companies increasingly calling workers back to the office?
Employers feel they have better bargaining power due to declining white-collar workforce numbers.
Why is Trump holding a rally in Allentown, Pennsylvania?
Trump seeks to energize his base and reach infrequent voters, particularly young men and minorities.
Why is Rockefeller Center's refinancing significant for the office space sector?
It indicates money is returning to the sector, especially for high-amenity, high-occupancy buildings.
Why is Google's cloud computing division performing well?
Strong results in cloud computing have offset slowing revenue growth in search and YouTube.
Why are lawmakers proposing a test for private securities investment?
The test aims to ensure investors have financial sophistication due to the risks and illiquidity of private securities.
Chapters
New X users are being fed political content regardless of their interests, with a focus on Trump and election integrity.
- New X users interested in non-political topics receive political content.
- Content leans towards Donald Trump and doubts about election integrity.
- X declined to respond to detailed questions from the Wall Street Journal.
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