MAY 16, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lethal Weapon 3: Action Duo Returns. Impact: The dynamic duo of Glover and Gibson in 'Lethal Weapon 3' led to a surge in buddy cop movies, resulting in countless failed sequels and a generation of screenwriters thinking that two mismatched characters solving crimes was a great idea. Spoiler: it wasn't.. Fact: This movie was so popular that it convinced Hollywood that people would actually pay to see Mel Gibson in anything, even post-controversy. Who doesn't love a redemption arc?.
• Headline: Sears Shareholders Challenge Company Leadership. Impact: Sears shareholders banding together signaled the beginning of the end for retail giants everywhere. Little did they know that their rebellion would open the floodgates for online shopping, leading to a world where people buy everything from groceries to caskets on Amazon.. Fact: Sears was once so powerful it sold everything— even houses! Now, they struggle to sell clothes that aren’t outdated. Talk about a glow-up gone wrong..
• Headline: Review/Film; In Thailand, A Prostitute With a Heart That's Cold. Impact: The story of a cold-hearted prostitute in Thailand highlights the struggles of women worldwide, inadvertently influencing the feminist movement and leading to a plethora of poorly written 'empowerment' novels in the 21st century. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Thailand is known for its vibrant street food scene. So while the protagonist was busy breaking hearts, someone was probably munching on pad thai just a few steps away..
• Headline: German Government Employees Reject Pact. Impact: Germany's public-sector workers rejecting a wage pact foreshadowed the rise of labor movements across Europe, inadvertently leading to protests that would make your average college student’s Instagram feed look like a vacation brochure.. Fact: Germany has a rich history of strikes. In fact, they invented the term 'work stoppage', which is just another way of saying, 'we're not going to work until you pay us more.'.
• Headline: When a Forfeiture Means Uprooting the Innocent. Impact: The plight of the Vermont children became a rallying cry for justice reform, creating a ripple effect that inspired countless debates, articles, and social media hashtags. Because nothing screams 'change' like a trending hashtag about innocent children.. Fact: Federal forfeiture laws are so controversial that they make tax season feel like a walk in the park. And who doesn't love a good walk in the park, unless it’s next to a federal court?.