Election 2024 Day 10: Taoiseach says Fine Gael won't enter coalition with Sinn Fein, as campaigns take to TikTok
Popularity is often prioritized over knowledge and expertise in politics, suggesting that perception can outweigh actual competence.
Election 2024 Day 10: Over 680 candidates in the running as nominations close; Fine Gael insists it received no invite to proposed three way debate
Popularity often outweighs aptitude among political leaders, as seen in the Irish general election campaign.
Gabriel Attal's real challenge will be to break French parliament's political deadlock
France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, faces multiple challenges in boosting the government's popularity and addressing voters' growing distrust of politics.
Attal is expected to continue Macron's shift to the right in an effort to appeal to conservative voters and counter the far-right popularity of Marine Le Pen.
Election 2024 Day 10: Taoiseach says Fine Gael won't enter coalition with Sinn Fein, as campaigns take to TikTok
Popularity is often prioritized over knowledge and expertise in politics, suggesting that perception can outweigh actual competence.
Election 2024 Day 10: Over 680 candidates in the running as nominations close; Fine Gael insists it received no invite to proposed three way debate
Popularity often outweighs aptitude among political leaders, as seen in the Irish general election campaign.
Gabriel Attal's real challenge will be to break French parliament's political deadlock
France's new prime minister, Gabriel Attal, faces multiple challenges in boosting the government's popularity and addressing voters' growing distrust of politics.
Attal is expected to continue Macron's shift to the right in an effort to appeal to conservative voters and counter the far-right popularity of Marine Le Pen.
Audiobooks had a breakout year in 2023 with two massive titles gaining social-media impact: Prince Harry's memoir and Britney Spears's The Woman in Me.
Celebrity memoirs are considered the greatest form of audiobooks, providing entertainment value, intimacy, and genuine weirdness.
These 20 Baby Names Are Going Extinct
Nature-themed names and unique spellings are falling in popularity.
Formerly popular millennial names are also declining.
6 Great Audiobooks to Listen to This Month
Audiobooks had a breakout year in 2023 with two massive titles gaining social-media impact: Prince Harry's memoir and Britney Spears's The Woman in Me.
Celebrity memoirs are considered the greatest form of audiobooks, providing entertainment value, intimacy, and genuine weirdness.
These 20 Baby Names Are Going Extinct
Nature-themed names and unique spellings are falling in popularity.
Formerly popular millennial names are also declining.
The WNBA is experiencing rising ticket prices due to increasing popularity, particularly with the emergence of star players like Caitlin Clark.
Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark, a University of Iowa basketball player, has become a phenomenon in women's college basketball, sparking fan excitement and increasing ticket prices.
Women's college basketball has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, with increased viewership and a high level of talent.
The WNBA fan's dilemma
The WNBA is experiencing rising ticket prices due to increasing popularity, particularly with the emergence of star players like Caitlin Clark.
Why there's a basketball fan frenzy over Iowa's Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark, a University of Iowa basketball player, has become a phenomenon in women's college basketball, sparking fan excitement and increasing ticket prices.
Women's college basketball has seen a rise in popularity in recent years, with increased viewership and a high level of talent.
Tubi, a free streaming service owned by Fox Corporation, has gained immense popularity by offering a wide range of older shows and movies without the need for an account.
Emily in Paris: this whirlwind of nonsense is basically a story told with dolls by a child
Emily in Paris is surprisingly popular despite criticisms, with overhyped plotlines and unrealistic characters.
8 Delicious Pizza Spots Where You Can Grab Pizza By The Slice In London
London spots emulating New York tradition of pizza by the slice growing in popularity.
My weeks of reading hornily: steamy book sales have doubled and I soon found out why
The stigma around romance and erotica books aimed at women has diminished significantly, leading to a surge in popularity and sales, with steamy content often driving success in the publishing industry.
The More Bitter, the Better: The Campari Spitz Is Having a Moment
Campari spritz is gaining popularity worldwide, marking a significant increase in interest in recent years.
America's New No. 1 Song Is Doing What Even Beyonce Couldn't
The music industry's influence on popularity is unpredictable and diverse, where unexpected collaborations and influences can elevate individuals into the limelight.
Romelu Lukaku's club performances - ranked
Lukaku's performances with different clubs have been polarizing, highlighting his goal-scoring abilities but mixed success and popularity.
America's New No. 1 Song Is Doing What Even Beyonce Couldn't
The music industry's influence on popularity is unpredictable and diverse, where unexpected collaborations and influences can elevate individuals into the limelight.
Romelu Lukaku's club performances - ranked
Lukaku's performances with different clubs have been polarizing, highlighting his goal-scoring abilities but mixed success and popularity.
21 Memes To Lift Your Spirits, As Shared By This Instagram Page (New Pics)
Tim, an advertising expert, creates engaging memes inspired by personal interests like movies and cats, gaining popularity on Instagram.
I Wasn't Prepared For Popularity Woes From My 2nd Grader
Parenting involves navigating children's evolving emotional challenges, which may arise unexpectedly at a younger age than anticipated.
Orange wine: why sales of the seductive new taste of summer are soaring
Orange wine, including catarratto and pinot gris, is gaining popularity, with Oranj bar showcasing a variety of unique and unconventional options, including indigenous grape blends and orange wines.
Tems is making significant waves in the music industry with her honest and captivating music, straddling R&B and Afrobeats, capturing various emotions through her relatable lyrics and catchy hooks.
Hoobastank's "The Reason" hits one billion streams on Spotify
Hoobastank's song 'The Reason' has reached one billion streams on Spotify after 20 years of its release.
Popular children at school get the least sleep - especially girls
Popular teenagers, especially girls, sleep less due to time dedicated to friendships, leading to sleeping difficulties and impacting mental health and school performance.
Which Meatloaf Recipe Is the Best on the Internet?
Meatloaf recipes can vary greatly in ingredients and techniques, but simplicity and accessibility are key to a popular recipe.
25 Best Survival Games To Play In 2024
The popularity of survival games is evident through high-profile releases and millions of players, with various titles offering different experiences within the genre.
How an Album From 1977 Became a Gen Z Touchstone
Listening habits can be influenced by societal perceptions of coolness and popularity.
The classic look of the 1985 Patriots is the best uniform in Boston sports history, according to readers
The 1985 Patriots uniform was the popular choice for Boston's best sports uniform.
The '85 Patriots had a tough road to victory, defeating the top seed and winning by a significant margin.
Shy, complex and a political outsider: Leo Varadkar confounded the Brexiters and everyone else | Tommie Gorman
Both Ardern and Varadkar resigned as Prime Ministers after several years in office, citing exhaustion and lack of capacity to continue.
Ardern's resignation was tied to low popularity due to issues like affordable housing, while Varadkar recognized potential voter backlash for his party in upcoming elections.
Naps, tacos and 11 world records: how Camille Herron ran 560 miles in six days
The six-day race predates modern marathons and is witnessing a resurgence in popularity.
Ultrarunning is steeped in history, with events dating back to the 19th century, where women also actively participated.
Why That Big Abbott Elementary Cameo Made So Much Sense
The show maintains its distinct regional humor amidst popularity.
On its third weekend, Helldivers 2 actually worked
Arrowhead Game Studio successfully addresses server issues for Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 achieves significant player numbers and popularity
The Helldivers 2 devs are fixing the game - but they also need to sleep
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has become a hit game, breaking into the top 10 most played games on Steam and becoming PlayStation's biggest Steam launch.
The game's popularity has caused server issues, with players reporting login problems and issues with rewards and progression tracking.
Helldivers 2 Feels Like A PS3 Game In A Very Good Way
Helldivers 2 has had a rough launch with server issues and progression problems.
Despite its issues, Helldivers 2 is popular and successful, exceeding sales expectations and topping Steam's concurrent player charts.
Helldivers 2 queue times are driving players so out of their minds that they're now squatting servers
Helldivers 2 has been experiencing a rise in popularity, breaking concurrent player records.
Server capacity issues led to capping the concurrent player count and implementing a log-in queue.
On its third weekend, Helldivers 2 actually worked
Arrowhead Game Studio successfully addresses server issues for Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2 achieves significant player numbers and popularity
The Helldivers 2 devs are fixing the game - but they also need to sleep
Helldivers 2, developed by Arrowhead Game Studios, has become a hit game, breaking into the top 10 most played games on Steam and becoming PlayStation's biggest Steam launch.
The game's popularity has caused server issues, with players reporting login problems and issues with rewards and progression tracking.
Helldivers 2 Feels Like A PS3 Game In A Very Good Way
Helldivers 2 has had a rough launch with server issues and progression problems.
Despite its issues, Helldivers 2 is popular and successful, exceeding sales expectations and topping Steam's concurrent player charts.
Helldivers 2 queue times are driving players so out of their minds that they're now squatting servers
Helldivers 2 has been experiencing a rise in popularity, breaking concurrent player records.
Server capacity issues led to capping the concurrent player count and implementing a log-in queue.
Young female readers, #BookTok fuel spicy romantasy genre's staggering sales figures | CBC Radio
Romantasy genre combines romance and fantasy
Romantasy books are seeing significant success, outselling popular fantasy series like Harry Potter
Palworld Continues To Grow As It Shoots Past 25 Million Players
Palworld has surpassed 25 million players within a month of the early access launch.
Palworld is the biggest release of the year, with nearly 15 million copies sold on Steam and 10 million players on Xbox and Windows.
This Surprisingly Great Hello Kitty Game Just Got A Lot Of New Content
The game's 1.5 update introduces new characters and areas, a flower-planting system, and a Springtime Celebration event.
Similar to Animal Crossing, Hello Kitty Island Adventure is gaining popularity with recognitions like finalist in Apple App Store Awards 2023.
You sound like a bot
The idea of AI being strange and producing bizarre content was common a few years ago.
Generative AI tools have become more popular and now AI is seen as being dull and uninspired.
A massive new study looks at faith in film and TV
Movies about people of faith were once popular
A new study surveyed 10,000 people in 11 countries about faith on screen
Plaschke: Kobe Bryant statue a perfect portrayal of Lakers legend's inclusiveness and defiance
Kobe Bryant's statue at the Crypto.com Arena Star Plaza was unveiled, showcasing his inclusive and unselfish nature.
Vanessa Bryant announced that there will eventually be three Kobe statues in front of the arena, symbolizing his immense popularity and impact.
Why the Cost of Biden's Climate Law Keeps Going Up
The estimated price tag for President Biden's clean-energy and climate agenda has effectively doubled since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law.
The rise in price tag is due to forecasters' belief that the law will be more popular than originally expected.
Where Has Tracy Chapman Been?
Tracy Chapman made a rare public appearance at the Grammy Awards, leaving fans wondering why she has been absent from the music world for over a decade.
Chapman has always been known as reclusive and private and has expressed discomfort with being in the public eye.
Ace Attorney Dev Talks Apollo Justice, Japanifornia, and the Series' Future
The Ace Attorney franchise began in 2001 and has since sold over 10 million units.
The series has gained popularity worldwide due to the efforts of Capcom's localization team.
Late Night Tackles Trump's Attacks on Taylor Swift
Trump's feud with Taylor Swift could be his downfall
Swift's popularity and dedicated fan base are potential threats to Trump
The right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining popularity and may transform the country in upcoming elections.
AfD endorses a racist ideology and is currently polling as the second strongest party, behind only the Christian Democrats.
Germany's AfD could lose funds for anti-democratic behavior DW 01/22/2024
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is experiencing high popularity in opinion polls while facing widespread protests against the party.
The German Bundestag is debating how to deal with the AfD, with a motion submitted by three governing parliamentary factions to take a stand against the party's anti-democratic actions.
5 Strategies to Fend Off Germany's Far Right
The right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) is gaining popularity and may transform the country in upcoming elections.
AfD endorses a racist ideology and is currently polling as the second strongest party, behind only the Christian Democrats.
Germany's AfD could lose funds for anti-democratic behavior DW 01/22/2024
The Alternative for Germany (AfD) is experiencing high popularity in opinion polls while facing widespread protests against the party.
The German Bundestag is debating how to deal with the AfD, with a motion submitted by three governing parliamentary factions to take a stand against the party's anti-democratic actions.
Pickleball: the latest tenant to volley its way into old shopping malls | CBC News
Pickleball is a rapidly growing sport in Canada, with increasing demand for more courts.
The COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to the popularity of pickleball as a social and easy-to-play game.
The Truce review: deep dive on Democrats' dynamics and divisions
Joe Biden's popularity is low, and the Democratic Party is experiencing internal tensions.
Efforts to gut reproductive rights and Biden's age are major concerns for his presidency.
Leon, Goku, Blade! Tekken 8 players are going wild with the character customisation
Players are going wild with the character customisation tool in Tekken 8, creating new looks for fighters and recreating beloved figures from other games, anime, and film.
The strict boundaries of the character creator in Tekken 8 make some of the more detailed creations even more impressive.
London Is Home To Two Of The Most Popular Independent Coffee Shops In The World
London has two coffee shops named among the most popular in the world.
Ozone Coffee Roasters and Feya are the two London coffee shops that made the top ten.
In a Stanley cup daze? Woman wheels $2,500 in cups out of store without paying, police say
A Sacramento woman was arrested for shoplifting dozens of Stanley cups worth $2,500.
The popularity of Stanley cups has led to fights and scams, with some cups being sold for as much as $5,000.
Math Explains Why Your Friends Are More Popular Than You
The inspection paradox explains why it often feels like others have more friends or popularity than us.
A person's representation in other users' friend circles is proportional to their own popularity.
The local perspective of our immediate friend circle can be different from our global status in the network.
The Guardian view on Germany's far right: it's penetrating the mainstream | Editorial
Germany's far-right party, AfD, is gaining popularity and has become a major political force
The party's leaders participated in a meeting discussing a plan for forced mass deportations of migrants
People Are Stealing, Fighting, And Trampling Customers For A Reusable Cup (AKA The Stanley Tumbler), And The Internet Has Many Thoughts
The Stanley Tumbler has gained popularity among millennials, Gen Z'ers, and social media influencers.
Limited-edition Stanley Tumblers are being resold on eBay for over $100.
Predictions 2024: Audio
Podcasts have overtaken linear audio in popularity, with 464.7 million listeners globally and over 5 million podcast titles on Spotify.
62% of global marketers plan to increase their ad spend in podcasts in the coming years.
How did Saltburn become the most talked-about film of awards season?
Saltburn has become a must-see film, with its popularity driven by marketing, viral moments, and talent.
The film's release was relatively unorthodox, with mixed reviews and a divisive reception.
Retro games: Why pixel graphics won't go out of fashion DW 01/10/2024
Retro games with pixel graphics are experiencing a revival in popularity
Pixel graphics allow for creative games to be produced with a smaller budget
'Plant-Based' Peanut Butter ... And Shampoo ... And Booze
The term 'plant-based' has lost its meaning as it is now applied to a wide range of products, including highly processed foods that have never contained animal ingredients.
Meat alternatives, such as plant-based meat alternatives, are facing concerns about their healthiness and declining in popularity.
A few nice Rust features from a JVM/C perspective
Rust is a growing language in popularity and is used in various applications and systems.
Rust features like handling nulls using Option enum and default immutability provide advantages over other languages like Java and Scala.
Rishi Sunak now as unpopular as Boris Johnson when he quit, poll reveals
Rishi Sunak's popularity has hit a record low, with an approval rating of -49.
Sunak is now as unpopular as Boris Johnson was before he was forced out of Downing Street.
This May Be the World's Smelliest Cheese
The Minger cheese, known for its putrid smell, has become extremely popular and has won awards.
Asda, a British supermarket chain, announced that it would stock the Minger cheese, making it widely available for the first time.