Ask HN: Sorry, what Was FiveThirtyEight?
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FiveThirtyEight was a prominent data journalism website known for its analysis of politics, economics, and sports. Its recent shutdown has sparked discussions on platforms like Hacker News, highlighting its relevance and impact. Many users are seeking clarification on its significance and the reasons behind its closure.
Key facts
- ▪FiveThirtyEight was known for its data-driven approach to journalism.
- ▪The site gained popularity for its political forecasts and sports analytics.
- ▪Its shutdown has led to a surge of discussions on social media platforms.
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Ycombinator
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Eupean here, can somebody from USA explain to be what was FiveThirtyEight and why am I seeing so many posts on hacker news about its shutdown?what was so relevant about it that it has been trending for a week?sorry if this an obvious thing for USA folks, but I have honestly no idea what that service was.
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