JUNE 23, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nacchio's Bold Move to Qwest Communications. Impact: If Joseph P. Nacchio hadn't defected, Qwest Communications might have remained a footnote in telecom history. Instead, his bold move inspired countless other executives to abandon their cushy gigs for the startup rollercoaster, leading to the rise of the 'tech bro' culture we love to hate today.. Fact: Did you know that Joseph P. Nacchio was once convicted of insider trading? Guess he really knew how to 'leverage' his position!.
• Headline: Wizard of Oz Film Screening in Bryant Park. Impact: The outdoor film series in Bryant Park sparked a wave of pop-up movie screenings worldwide, leading to the phenomenon of hipsters watching obscure films in parks, while sipping overpriced artisanal coffee and pretending they aren’t just rewatching 'The Notebook.'. Fact: Did you know that Bryant Park has hosted movies since 1992? That's right, even before it was cool!.
• Headline: US Women's Team Prepares for World Championships. Impact: The debate over which women's team to send to the World Championships in Tunisia led to a series of events that eventually resulted in the rise of women's sports leagues everywhere—because nothing says empowerment like arguing over who gets to wear the national jersey.. Fact: Did you know that women's sports used to be considered a sideshow? Luckily, those days are fading faster than a bad haircut..
• Headline: Road Project Rated Wasteful. Impact: This road project rated wasteful led to public outcry and a new movement to evaluate infrastructure spending, inadvertently causing a rise in DIY road repair videos on YouTube that have both helped and confused countless homeowners.. Fact: Did you know that road projects are often rated based on how much taxpayer money they waste? It's almost like they’re trying to win a game of 'Who Can Waste More Money?'.
• Headline: In Transfers, Pataki Finds A Free Ride. Impact: Pataki's elimination of the two-fare-zone may have seemed like a small victory, but it inspired the MTA to keep making head-scratching decisions that would lead to infinite memes about New York's public transportation woes.. Fact: Did you know that the two-fare-zone was a thing? Now it’s just a distant memory, much like that time you thought you could take a train without delays..
• Headline: Call It the Penance Chase, And Everett Saves the Mets. Impact: Everett's game-saving moment for the Mets was a catalyst for a series of improbable baseball miracles, leading to the rise of underdog stories in sports that have fueled countless movies and endless debates about how to define 'true sportsmanship.'. Fact: Did you know that the Mets have a history of being the lovable losers? At least they’re consistent!.
• Headline: Chronic-Care Unit for Prison. Impact: The establishment of a chronic-care unit for inmates highlighted the growing awareness of health issues in prisons, setting off a chain reaction of reforms that would eventually lead to debates about healthcare access for all—because who knew prisoners had health needs too?. Fact: Did you know that prisons can be incredibly unhealthy places? Who would have thought that locking people up could lead to health crises?.
• Headline: Dropping a Sure Path to the Top To Follow a Technological Dream. Impact: Alex J. Mandl's leap from AT&T to Teligent Inc. inspired a generation of tech executives to chase their dreams, leading to the rise of Silicon Valley and the tech startup craze—and the subsequent explosion of companies you’ve never heard of that are worth billions.. Fact: Did you know that Teligent Inc. was one of many companies that attempted to revolutionize telecommunications? Spoiler alert: not all of them succeeded..