SEPTEMBER 14, 1998

Full News Archive

• Headline: Inside the Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. Impact: If Monica Lewinsky hadn't existed in the White House, perhaps reality TV would have exploded into existence much sooner, giving us a completely different flavor of 'celebrity'. Imagine a world where 'Keeping Up with the Clintons' was a thing!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'intern' might have never been so infamous if it weren't for this scandal? Thanks, Bill!.
• Headline: The Jekyll Phenomenon on Broadway. Impact: The obsession with 'Jekkies' may have inspired future Broadway shows to include fan loyalty programs, leading to a world where attending a single performance 100 times is not just celebrated, but expected. Welcome to the age of musical fandom cults!. Fact: Some Jekkies claim to have seen the show so many times that they can recite it backward. Now that's a talent you can put on your resume!.
• Headline: Clinton Addresses Global Financial Crisis. Impact: Clinton's attempt to coordinate the global economy led to the rise of 'financial diplomacy', which in turn resulted in countless international summits where leaders just sit around and nod while pretending to care about each other's economic woes.. Fact: Fun fact: The Global Economy is basically like a really complicated game of Jenga—one wrong move and everything topples over!.
• Headline: Northwest Workers Returning to Work. Impact: The return of Northwest Airlines workers marked the beginning of a new era in labor negotiations, where striking for better conditions became a trendy pastime, inspiring countless sitcom plots about disgruntled airline employees.. Fact: It's ironic that airline employees return to work while passengers are still trying to figure out how to get through airport security without losing their shoes..
• Headline: PLUS: ROWING -- WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS; U.S. Men Repeat As Champions. Impact: The U.S. men's rowing team's victory inspired a sudden influx of rowing enthusiasts, leading to the creation of the world's most intense 'Couch Rowing' championships. Who knew you could win gold without ever leaving your sofa?. Fact: Rowing: the only sport where you can burn calories while simultaneously enjoying a scenic view and judging your teammates..
• Headline: Watt Rides Arabian To Victory. Impact: Sarah Watt's victory sparked a newfound appreciation for Arabian horses, leading to a bizarre trend where people started naming their pets after legendary steeds and holding 'Horse Beauty Pageants' in backyards across America.. Fact: Arabian horses are known for their endurance, which is basically just a fancy way of saying they can outlast your average house cat in a staring contest..
• Headline: States Take Lead in Health Legislation. Impact: As states enacted their own health laws, this led to a patchwork of regulations that left citizens confused—an unintended consequence that would inspire a new genre of reality television: 'Lawmakers Gone Wild'.. Fact: It's funny how health legislation can get as complicated as trying to explain the plot of 'Inception' to a five-year-old..
• Headline: Suspicious Fire Burns Exhibit On Ulster Strife. Impact: The fire's politically motivated nature not only stifled an important exhibition but also sparked debates on censorship that would echo throughout art communities for decades, highlighting the fragile relationship between art and politics.. Fact: Art has always been a battleground, but sometimes it literally sets things ablaze—too bad it was just an exhibit this time..