MAY 11, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: Collapse of Armed Islamic Alliance in Algeria. Impact: The collapse of this alliance triggered a series of events that led to the rise of social media influencers claiming to be peace ambassadors, proving that not all alliances need to be armed, some can just be 'influenced.'. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, if you don't tweet about your violent conflicts, did they even happen?.
• Headline: Shifting Attitudes on Spanking Children. Impact: As spanking became taboo, it inadvertently paved the way for the rise of the 'time-out' industry, which now generates billions in consulting fees for parenting experts who still can't agree on how to raise a child.. Fact: The original concept of 'spare the rod, spoil the child' has now been replaced with 'spare the rod, spoil the dinner party.'.
• Headline: Rockland County Builders Win $5 Million Settlement. Impact: This $5 million payout led to a domino effect of disgruntled plumbers becoming motivational speakers, turning tales of financial ruin into best-selling books about resilience and grit.. Fact: Who knew that two former plumbers would end up as the poster children for 'never give up'? Their next venture: motivational plumbing!.
• Headline: Music Rated, Zagat Style, On Internet. Impact: The emergence of a Zagat-style music guide was the first step into a future where music critics would become as irrelevant as Blockbuster, leading to a world where playlists are curated by algorithms and a cat named Mr. Whiskers.. Fact: The only thing worse than getting lost in Tower Records was having your taste in music judged by a stranger with questionable hygiene..