JUNE 12, 1992

Full News Archive

• Headline: Housesitter: A Comedy of Home and Heart. Impact: If only the main character had known that moving in uninvited would inspire a whole generation of rom-coms where love is often just a lease agreement away. Who knew home invasion could be so charming?. Fact: Did you know that the film's real-life implications include a spike in awkward roommate situations and a trademark 'housewarming' gift that consists of a locksmith's number?.
• Headline: Iran's Escalating Anti-Government Executions. Impact: The ongoing cycle of violence and suppression in Iran has historically led to waves of diaspora that ripple through global politics, sparking movements and protests around the world, as people struggle for freedom and justice.. Fact: It's tragic to think that such actions only serve to galvanize resistance movements; history shows that oppression often inspires even stronger resolve in the hearts of the oppressed..
• Headline: Valea Pietrelor Journal; Gypsies' Plight: Mobs, Torches and Land Disputes. Impact: The plight of the Varga family has echoes throughout history, illustrating how land disputes can lead to larger social movements, prompting future generations to take a stand for their rights, often with torches and pitchforks—or, in modern times, hashtags.. Fact: This reminds us that land disputes are as old as time itself—like a never-ending game of Monopoly, where someone always ends up flipping the board..