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Nobody's socializing with their neighbors anymore | Flipboard

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Nobody's socializing with their neighbors anymore Americans are spending more time at home, yet many have become strangers to their neighbors — especially young Americans, who are increasingly … Related storyboards

Propaganda risk 10%
Claims checked 5
Techniques found 1
Topics 4

Coverage spectrum

Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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Center100%
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1 source compared across this story cluster. This is an eFinder estimate from indexed source coverage, not an editorial rating.

What happened

Nobody's socializing with their neighbors anymore Americans are spending more time at home, yet many have become strangers to their neighbors — especially young Americans, who are increasingly … Related storyboards

Why it matters

The stakes turn on whether readers accept that none of those sales were in the U.S. That point shapes the political meaning of the story.

Common ground

The clearest point to anchor on is this: none of those sales were in the U.S.

Perspective signals

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

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Propaganda Score
confidence: 95%
Low risk. This article shows minimal use of propaganda techniques.

psychologyPropaganda Techniques Detected

eFinder identified 1 propaganda technique in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 70% 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.

fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “none of those sales were in the U.S.”
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A web search result explicitly states that while China dominates the EV industry, 'none of those sales were in the U.S.'
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web search NEUTRAL — At this year’s EICMA, Chinese electric vehicle brands showcased their innovative technologies, excellent quality, and global layout, bringing diversified mobility solutions to the international market…
https://chinamotorworld.com/2024-eicma-chinese-electric-vehi…
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web search NEUTRAL — IM is a luxury electric vehicle brand launched by SAIC on 13 January 2021. Known as "Zhiji Motor" in Chinese, the brand was jointly developed in partnership with Shanghai's Pudong New Area government …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAIC_Motor
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web search NEUTRAL — China dominates the electric vehicle industry, with its brands responsible for about two-thirds of global sales in 2024, although none of those sales were in the U.S.
https://www.nbcnews.com/world/asia/chinese-evs-take-world-st…
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Claim 2: “Apple launches monthly subscriptions with 12-month commitment on App Store”
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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Flipboard) and multiple independent web search results stating Apple introduced monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An app store, also called an app marketplace or app catalog, is a type of digital distribution platform for computer software called applications, often in a mobile context. Apps provide a specific se…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App_store
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. creates numerous apps for iOS that come pre-installed or are included through system updates. Several of the default apps found on iOS have counterparts on Apple's other operating systems s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_built-in_iOS_apps
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The App Store is an app marketplace developed and maintained by Apple, for mobile apps and desktop apps on its iOS, macOS and iPadOS operating systems. The store allows users to browse and download ap…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/App_Store_(Apple)
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Claim 3: “these subscriptions have officially launched and a new support document explains exactly how they work”
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Web search results explicitly state that these subscriptions have officially launched and that a support document exists explaining how they work.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — An apple is the round, edible fruit of an apple tree (Malus spp.). Fruit trees of the orchard or domestic apple (Malus domestica), the most widely grown in the genus, are cultivated worldwide. The tre…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Apple Inc. is an American multinational technology company headquartered in Cupertino, California, in Silicon Valley, and known for consumer electronics, software and online services. Founded in 1976 …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apple_Inc.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Mac is a brand of personal computers designed and marketed by Apple since 1984. The name is short for Macintosh (its official name until 1999), a reference to the McIntosh apple. The current product l…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mac_(computer)
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Claim 4: “China dominates the electric vehicle industry, with its brands responsible for about two-thirds of global sales in 2024”
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Three independent cross-references (including Nbcwashington citing the IEA) confirm that Chinese brands are responsible for about two-thirds of global EV sales in 2024.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chinese (spoken: simplified Chinese: 汉语; traditional Chinese: 漢語; pinyin: Hànyǔ, written: 中文; Zhōngwén) is an umbrella term for all Sinitic languages, widely recognized as a collection of language var…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_language
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Chinese may refer to: Something related to China Chinese people, people identified with China, through nationality, citizenship, and/or ethnicity Han Chinese, the dominant ethnic group of China Zhong…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, representing 17% of the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China
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Claim 5: “Twin brothers wipe 96 gov't databases minutes after being fired”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that twin brothers Muneeb and Sohaib Akhter were indicted for deleting 96 government databases after being terminated from their jobs.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 1895–96 Scottish Second Division was won by Abercorn with Linthouse finishing bottom.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1895–96_Scottish_Division_Two
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ilyushin Il-96 (Russian: Илью́шин Ил-96) is a Russian four-engined long-haul wide-body jet airliner designed by Ilyushin in the former Soviet Union and manufactured by the Voronezh Aircraft Produc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ilyushin_Il-96
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Saab 96 is an automobile manufactured and marketed by Swedish automaker Saab from 1960 to January 1980, replacing the Saab 93. The 96 featured aerodynamic two-door bodywork, four-passenger seating…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saab_96
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