Profession and voting preference
People who work in industries that skew male, such as construction, mining, petroleum, and utilities, are much more likely to support Mitt Romney in this election, according to a survey by PayScale, a private salary-survey company. Those who work in education, the arts and entertainment, media, and tech are more likely to support President Obama.
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Phone-related robberies surge
U.S. cities are facing a smartphone crime wave. San Francisco says that half of all robberies are phone-related, while in New York City it’s 40 percent.
Associated Press
How much would the White House sell for?
If the White House were put up for sale on the real estate market, it would fetch a price of around $1.5 billion, say real estate analysts. Frequent renovations, 13 bedrooms, 35 bathrooms, and an ideal location would justify the colossal asking price—though the frequent resident turnover might put off potential buyers.
The Wall Street Journal
Three states to vote on legalizing marijuana
Legal Colorado marijuana vendors sell about $200 million of weed every year, to 100,000 state residents who’ve gotten prescriptions for medical reasons. Colorado is one of three states (with Washington and Oregon) that will vote in November on a referendum on full legalization of marijuana.
Newsweek
Googling Obama and Romney
An analysis of Google searches has found that “Barack Hussein Obama” is Googled more often in red states than in blue states, while “Willard Mitt Romney” is Googled more often in blue states.
The New York Times
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