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Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it | Flipboard

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in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it Last weekend Jesse Derr and his wife, Jess Yeastadt, made the five-hour drive from their home in Phoenix to the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Propaganda risk 40%
Claims checked 8
Techniques found 2
Topics 4

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center50%
Right50%

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What happened

in record numbers and spending hundreds to learn how to do it Last weekend Jesse Derr and his wife, Jess Yeastadt, made the five-hour drive from their home in Phoenix to the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego.

Why it matters

The stakes turn on whether readers accept that Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers. That point shapes the political meaning of the story.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Exaggeration / Hyperbole: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

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40%
Propaganda Score
confidence: 90%
Moderate concerns. Notable use of persuasive or loaded language.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 2 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 95% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing loaded language helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.
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Exaggeration / Hyperbole 80% confidence
Overstating facts or claims to create a stronger emotional response.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
Why it matters: Recognizing exaggeration / hyperbole helps readers compare the article's framing with the underlying facts and with coverage from other sources.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Americans are leaving the U.S. in record numbers”
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Two separate web search results report that a record number of Americans are leaving the country and seeking to renounce citizenship.
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web search NEUTRAL — A record number of Americans are leaving the country and seeking to renounce citizenship. ‘Forty-two percent of Americans have considered relocation,’ according to new research.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/12/lifestyle/record-numb…
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web search NEUTRAL — Americans are leaving to live in other countries at record levels for modern U.S. history, citing everything from politics to high living costs (AFP/Getty).“The United States was the gravitational cen…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/record-number-americans-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic consisting of 50 states and a federal c…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States
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Claim 2: “Jesse Derr and his wife, Jess Yeastadt, made the five-hour drive from their home in Phoenix to the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego”
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The evidence provided consists of general information about the name 'Jesse' and a biblical figure; there is no mention of Jesse Derr, Jess Yeastadt, or a trip from Phoenix to San Diego.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jesse (/ ˈdʒɛsi / JESS-ee) or Yishai[a][b] is a figure described in the Hebrew Bible as the father of David, who became the king of the Israelites. His son David is sometimes called simply "Son of Jes…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_(biblical_figure)
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web search NEUTRAL — Dec 13, 2025 · Jesse is a name that effortlessly bridges the gap between rugged, Wild West coolness and gentle, biblical tradition. It manages to feel both like a cowboy outlaw name, thanks to the inf…
https://momlovesbest.com/jesse-name-meaning
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web search NEUTRAL — Pranks, stunts, adventures, music videos, fashion, travel, philanthropy. Keeping the peace since 2009 🏽
https://www.youtube.com/c/Jesse
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Claim 3: “Apple's iPhone sales volume in the US grew 1.3% year over year in the first quarter”
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Three independent sources (Android Authority, 9to5Mac, and a general web search result) confirm that Apple's iPhone sales in the US grew 1.3% year-over-year in Q1 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. ... Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, and known for consumer electronics, software and online services.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.
https://www.apple.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Get the latest Apple Inc. (AAPL) stock news and headlines to help you in your trading and investing decisions.
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/AAPL/news/?fr=sycsrp_catchal…
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Claim 4: “Alex Cooper announced that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first baby together”
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Three independent sources (TMZ, and two other web search results) confirm that Alex Cooper and Matt Kaplan announced they are expecting their first child on May 17, 2026.
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web search NEUTRAL — Call Her Daddy podcast host Alex Cooper announced that she is pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband, Matt Kaplan.Alex and Matt largely keep their private lives away from the spotligh…
https://parade.com/celebrities/podcaster-announces-shes-expe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Alex Cooper & Matt Kaplan We're expecting baby no. 1!!! By TMZ Staff. Published May 17, 2026 6:30 AM PDT.Call her mommy ... 'cause Alex Cooper and hubby Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child tog…
https://www.tmz.com/2026/05/17/alex-cooper-pregnant/
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web search NEUTRAL — Alex Cooper Matt Kaplan.Alex Cooper is going to be a mom. The 31-year-old Call Her Daddy host and husband Matt Kaplan, 42, are expecting their first child together, they revealed on social media on Su…
https://www.justjared.com/2026/05/17/alex-cooper-pregnant-ex…
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Claim 5: “Conor McGregor... not fighting since 2021”
CORROBORATED
Web search results explicitly state that Conor McGregor has not fought in the UFC since 2021.
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web search NEUTRAL — conormcgregor.com. Conor Anthony McGregor (born 14 July 1988) is an Irish professional mixed martial artist.In 2008, McGregor began competing professionally in mixed martial arts (MMA), fighting in th…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_McGregor
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web search NEUTRAL — Conor McGregor may not have fought in the UFC since 2021, but he was quickly recognised by Dana White as a potential mega-star of the sport. The 36-year-old made history as the first UFC fighter to ho…
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/i-learnt-eve…
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web search NEUTRAL — "The Notorious" Conor McGregor (22-6-0) is a Pro MMA Fighter out of Dublin, Ireland. View complete Tapology profile, bio, rankings, photos, news and record.
https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/14607-conor-mc…
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Claim 6: “Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11”
CORROBORATED
Multiple independent sources (Al Jazeera, NY Post, Flipboard) confirm that Conor McGregor is scheduled to fight Max Holloway on July 11 at UFC 329.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/5/17/conor-mcgregor-to…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Conor McGregor to fight Max Holloway in UFC return on July 11
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/17/republican-senator-…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Sources told The Post that he is closing in on a deal to fight Max Holloway on July 11 at UFC 329 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/15/sports/conor-mcgregor-finalizi…
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Claim 7: “the broader smartphone market fell 5.7%, according to market research firm Counterpoint Research”
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Multiple sources (Android Authority, 9to5Mac, and a general web search result) attribute a 5.7% decline in the broader US smartphone market to Counterpoint Research.
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web search NEUTRAL — This is despite the fact that the US smartphone market shrank. Counterpoint Research’s latest data for Q1 2026 shows that total US smartphone sales declined 5.7% year-over-year (YoY). Nevertheless, Ap…
https://www.androidauthority.com/us-smartphone-market-trend-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apple's smartphone sales increased 1.3 percent year-over-year in the United States during the first quarter of 2026, according to data shared by Counterpoint Research. Apple saw a sales increase while…
https://www.macrumors.com/2026/05/13/apple-q1-market-share-g…
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web search NEUTRAL — According to Counterpoint Research, Apple outperformed the broader US smartphone market in Q1, helped by continued iPhone 17 demand amid weakening Android sales. Here are the details.
https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/13/apple-counters-us-smartphone-…
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Claim 8: “MMA legend will compete for the first time in five years at UFC 329 in the United States”
CORROBORATED
BBC Sport, Google News, and other web results confirm McGregor will fight at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, marking his first fight in five years.
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web search NEUTRAL — Conor McGregor will return to action for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on 11 July.
https://www.bbc.com/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cdjpl9…
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web search NEUTRAL — Conor McGregor will return to action for the first time in five years when he faces Max Holloway in a welterweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on 11 July.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/mixed-martial-arts/articles/cdjp…
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web search NEUTRAL — Fights announced for UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas McGregor vs. Holloway 2 will be five rounds at welterweight Many other solid fights on the card pic.x.com/3fxqkmSnVR. Posted on X05:30.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.