APRIL 29, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: McVeigh's Juror Remark Appeals. Impact: This case led to stricter juror questioning protocols, inadvertently giving rise to a new profession: 'Juror Whisperers,' who specialize in keeping jurors from saying the wrong thing in high-profile cases.. Fact: Fun fact: If you ever find yourself on a jury, just remember—what happens in the jury room stays in the jury room, unless you slip up and say something stupid..
• Headline: British Pound Declines Amid Trade Deficits. Impact: The British pound's decline triggered a series of events that led to the rise of the phrase 'Brexit means Brexit'—a phrase that has been debated longer than the actual process ever took.. Fact: Did you know that currency markets are just like high school cliques? One bad rumor about your trade deficit and suddenly you can't sit with the exports anymore..
• Headline: Continuing Fears About Rates Send Treasuries a Bit Lower. Impact: As treasury rates fluctuated, it spurred a generation of financial advisors to take up yoga—because if they didn’t learn to relax, they might literally explode from stress.. Fact: Did you know that treasury bonds are like that friend who keeps saying they're 'almost there' but never actually arrives? You just can’t trust them..
• Headline: U.N. Experts Report Finding Mustard Gas in Iraqi Shells. Impact: The discovery of mustard gas not only raised alarms about Iraq's arsenal but also led to an unexpected spike in sales for gas mask manufacturers, proving that war is indeed good for business.. Fact: Did you know mustard gas is not the kind you want on your hot dog? It's amazing how some things just don't go together..
• Headline: He's Getting By With a Little Help From His Friends. Impact: Brian Raymond's story inspired a new social movement, 'Friends Over Family,' which led to a sitcom so popular it convinced everyone that 'helping' is just another way to avoid adulting.. Fact: Did you know that teamwork makes the dream work? But when it comes to high school, sometimes your friends are just there for the snacks..
• Headline: Hillary Clinton Declines to Answer Some of Starr's Questions. Impact: This event led to countless conspiracy theories, including one where Hillary Clinton is secretly an intergalactic diplomat, thus solidifying her status as a political enigma for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that dodging questions is practically an Olympic sport in politics? Just ask any politician about their stance on taxes..
• Headline: 'People Power' Unrest on Indonesian Campuses. Impact: The unrest sparked a wave of student activism worldwide, leading to the formation of 'The Youth Who Won't Stop Posting' club, which has since gained millions of followers on social media.. Fact: Did you know that student protests often lead to serious changes, or at least a lot of really passionate Instagram stories? It's like activism with hashtags..
• Headline: National News Briefs; Block Island Official Acquitted of Sex Assault. Impact: The acquittal led to a thorough examination of legal practices regarding sexual assault cases, resulting in a dramatic uptick in legal dramas on TV. Because who doesn’t love a courtroom showdown?. Fact: Did you know that acquittals can sometimes feel like winning a game of Monopoly? Sure, you might not be guilty, but everyone still remembers that time you landed on Boardwalk..