MARCH 8, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: AT&T Transitions to Modern Technology. Impact: This decision to ditch traditional switches led to the rise of smartphones, which somehow resulted in everyone ignoring each other in public while staring at their screens. Thanks, AT&T!. Fact: Did you know that AT&T once tried to charge people for texting? Imagine paying extra to send your friend a meme instead of just calling them—because who needs human interaction anyway?.
• Headline: New Sanctuary Dedicated to MLK's Legacy. Impact: The new church building became a hub for civil rights activism, influencing countless movements and bringing people together to fight for justice, proving that legacy can inspire generations long after one has passed.. Fact: Did you know that Ebenezer Baptist Church was the spot where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered many of his famous sermons? Talk about a holy hotspot for wisdom!.
• Headline: A Voice on Capitol Hill, Filling the Silences Everywhere. Impact: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee’s outspoken nature encouraged other politicians to actually *speak up* for their constituents, leading to a minor revolution in how Congress communicates—with actual words!. Fact: Did you know that in Congress, silence is often mistaken for agreement? Thank goodness for Sheila, who clearly missed that memo!.
• Headline: Media Talk; Gannett Withdraws Ads From Journalism Review. Impact: Gannett's withdrawal from advertising after criticism sent a ripple effect through the media world, resulting in an era where ad dollars became the new 'censorship'. Because who needs freedom of the press when you can have cash?. Fact: Did you know that Gannett is basically the poster child for 'I’m not mad, I’m just disappointed' when it comes to journalistic integrity?.
• Headline: Consumers Still Seem Resistant to Some New High-End Electronics. Impact: This apparent consumer resistance kickstarted a decade-long quest for tech companies to create products that would make people feel guilty about not buying the latest gadgets, leading to a society that now buys things they don’t need.. Fact: Did you know that high-end electronics are often designed to be so complicated that they require a PhD to operate? Welcome to the future, where simplicity is a myth!.
• Headline: Singers Tragically Deaf to a Rising Din. Impact: The critical acclaim for 'Band in Berlin' inadvertently led to a wave of artsy productions where everyone pretended to understand abstract theatre, resulting in a generation of confused theatergoers.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes critics just make up accolades to sound sophisticated? Welcome to the world of arts journalism, where nobody actually knows what they are talking about!.
• Headline: Police Trailing Other Cities In Diversity. Impact: The lack of diversity in the NYPD sparked discussions and movements that ultimately led to reform efforts, showing that sometimes, the slowest-moving institutions can still inspire social change. It just takes a while…. Fact: Did you know that the more diverse a police force is, the better it can serve its community? Shocking, I know, but it’s a concept that’s apparently still on the back burner for some..
• Headline: Doral's Merciless 18th Has Mercy on Elkington. Impact: Steve Elkington's win at the Doral-Ryder Open inspired a generation of golfers to take up the sport, leading to countless weekend duffers who think they can replicate his success—it’s not as easy as it looks, folks!. Fact: Did you know that golf is one of the only sports where you can play for hours and still call it a 'good walk spoiled'? Only in golf can you spend all day trying to get a small ball into a hole!.
• Headline: CABLE RATES RISING AS INDUSTRY NEARS END OF REGULATION. Impact: The end of regulation led to a cable price explosion, causing many to cut the cord and embrace streaming services. Little did they know that they'd just be trading one overpriced subscription for another.. Fact: Did you know that cable companies love to raise prices right when you’ve finally gotten used to your bill? It’s like they’re playing a game called 'how high can we go?'.