NOVEMBER 15, 1997

Full News Archive

• Headline: G.O.P. Rebels Face Leadership Challenges. Impact: The struggles of these G.O.P. rebels led to an increase in political memes featuring 'learning curves' and 'training wheels' in congressional debates. Who knew Congress would become a meme factory?. Fact: Did you know that Congress has more training wheels than any kindergarten class? Just kidding, but wouldn't that make for a more entertaining session?.
• Headline: Railroad Fare Discount Sparks Controversy. Impact: This fare reduction created a ripple effect that led to the invention of the phrase 'FOMO' among commuters who didn't qualify for the discount. The phrase became a staple in pop culture and led to the rise of countless social media influencers.. Fact: Did you know that saving 9% on train fares could cause existential crises for those who don’t use the subway? It's a slippery slope from budget cuts to deep philosophical debates!.
• Headline: Supreme Court Addresses Workplace Harassment. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision on this matter would reverberate through workplaces for decades, ultimately contributing to the #MeToo movement and the rise of HR departments armed with training manuals thicker than the Constitution.. Fact: Did you know that before this ruling, some employers thought 'sexual harassment' was just a fancy term for awkward office parties? Spoiler alert: it's not..
• Headline: Dominicans May Allow Voting Abroad. Impact: Allowing Dominicans abroad to vote turned the immigrant community into a political powerhouse, resulting in a dramatic increase in voter turnout and a subsequent rise in Dominican food offerings at political fundraisers.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more powerful than a Dominican voting bloc is a Dominican cooking dinner? Good luck to any politician who forgets to bring the flan!.
• Headline: Ford, After Latin Success, Sends 2 to Beef Up Sagging Europe Unit. Impact: This strategic move by Ford inspired countless corporate send-offs, where CEOs thought sending employees abroad could magically solve all their problems. Spoiler: it rarely works out that way.. Fact: Did you know that sending executives to Europe is like sending kids to summer camp? They come back with stories, but the problems are usually still there, just like the dirty laundry..
• Headline: Businessmen Seek Ways To Fire Up Atlantic Trade. Impact: The push for trans-Atlantic trade led to increased competition, resulting in the invention of the phrase 'globalization' and an endless series of conferences where people pretend to care about tariffs while secretly eyeing the buffet.. Fact: Did you know that business meetings about trade often involve more caffeine than actual trade? It's a wonder anyone ever gets anything done!.