JULY 29, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Monica Lewinsky Granted Transactional Immunity. Impact: Had Lewinsky remained silent, the internet might have developed a completely different culture, but instead, we got memes and endless conspiracy theories about blue dresses. You're welcome, internet!. Fact: Monica Lewinsky has since become a prominent anti-bullying activist. Turns out, being at the center of a scandal can lead to some unexpected career pivots.
• Headline: Los Angeles Goes Small Town in Courtship of Democrats. Impact: Los Angeles’ attempt to woo the Democrats set a precedent for cities everywhere to sweeten the deal with promises of sunshine and tacos. Who knew politics could be so delicious?. Fact: Los Angeles is known for its traffic, but it’s also home to some of the best burritos in the country. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Children in Tow, Tourists Stream to Capitol to Mourn Its Guardians. Impact: The public mourning for the fallen officers catalyzed a renewed focus on police-community relations, proving that sometimes, tragedy can spark the necessary conversations—albeit far too late. Fact: Mourning rituals can help communities heal, but they can also lead to awkward small talk with your neighbor at the coffee shop later. Tough balancing act!.
• Headline: THE G.M. SETTLEMENT: THE DIVISION -- At G.M., Can't They Get Along?; Lasting Improvement in Labor Relations Is Still Elusive. Impact: The GM settlement was a textbook case of how to tiptoe around labor disputes without actually changing anything. It's like a dance where no one knows the steps. Fact: The UAW and GM have had a rocky relationship for decades—like an old couple that just can't seem to get it right, but refuses to get a divorce.
• Headline: Spacecraft, Once Missing, Is Found. Impact: Finding the SOHO spacecraft led to a resurgence in funding for space exploration, proving that sometimes losing something can lead to great discoveries—like that missing sock that turns into a whole new wardrobe. Fact: The SOHO spacecraft was named the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory. That's a lot of syllables for a satellite that just wanted to chill and observe the sun.
• Headline: Waiter, Is There a Translator in the House?. Impact: The confusion over restaurant menus marked the beginning of a new era in dining, where people began to fear asking about ingredients more than they feared trying the food itself. It's culinary Russian roulette!. Fact: Dining out has become so complicated that soon, we might need a degree in linguistics just to understand what we’re ordering. Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Beach Closed In Rockaways As More Debris Washes Ashore. Impact: The closure of Rockaway Beach due to debris led to a new safety campaign that would shape public health policy for years to come. Who knew a beach could spark such a serious conversation?. Fact: The phrase 'beach day' might soon need a disclaimer, warning about potential hazards. Thanks, New York, for keeping us on our toes!.