JULY 6, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kosovo Village Honors Victims After Inquiry. Impact: The reburial of 64 victims in Kosovo sparked a global outcry that led to stricter international laws on war crimes, which in turn led to the eventual creation of a new superhero: Captain Justice, who fights for the rights of the forgotten. Too bad he only exists in comic books.. Fact: Did you know that Kosovo became a hot topic for geopolitical debates? Some say it’s the world's smallest country with the biggest problems. Who knew size didn’t matter?.
• Headline: Federated's Rise with Fingerhut Acquisition. Impact: Fingerhut's involvement in e-commerce was like throwing a match into a gasoline-soaked warehouse; it ignited a frenzy of online shopping that led to the birth of 'click and collect'—which, ironically, is still harder than just getting out of your couch.. Fact: Did you know that e-commerce was predicted to be the next big thing? Spoiler alert: it was, and now we all have packages arriving like it’s Christmas every day..
• Headline: 3M's Struggles with Image and Earnings. Impact: 3M's decline in image and earnings is rumored to have caused a chain reaction in the world of office supplies, leading to the rise of more colorful sticky notes, which eventually resulted in the phenomenon known as the 'office rainbow.'. Fact: Did you know that 3M started with sandpaper? Talk about a glow-up! From gritty beginnings to sticky notes that can hold your life together—who needs a therapist?.
• Headline: This Year, His Banquet Has a Centerpiece; With 'Peony' in Place, 34 Productions Don't Faze Lincoln Center Festival Director. Impact: The Lincoln Center Festival director’s bold choices in productions caused a ripple effect in the arts community, leading to a future where even your neighbor's cat might have its own opera. Get ready for 'Cats on Ice: A Feline's Journey.'. Fact: Did you know that 'Peony Pavilion' was originally meant for a much smaller audience? But hey, who doesn’t love a 20-hour opera? It’s like a Netflix binge, but with more sitting and less snacking..
• Headline: Navigating the Options for Prostate Cancer. Impact: The guidelines for prostate cancer treatment led to a boom in medical conferences, where free pens and awkward small talk became the order of the day. Who knew saving lives could also mean collecting a lifetime supply of writing instruments?. Fact: Did you know that prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men? If only it came with a warning label like a pack of cigarettes: 'Smoking may cause lung cancer; prostate cancer may cause awkward family dinners.'.
• Headline: Dissonance Underground; As Tunnel Work Hums, a Recording Studio Closes. Impact: The closure of the recording studio due to tunnel noise led to an unexpected boom in ASMR videos, proving that even a drilling machine can inspire creativity. Who knew the sound of construction could be so soothing?. Fact: Did you know that recording studios have more drama than reality TV? One minute you're cutting tracks, the next you're dodging construction work. Welcome to the glamorous life of a sound engineer!.
• Headline: United Church of Christ Elects New Head and Shifts Leaders. Impact: The election of Rev. John H. Thomas as head of the United Church of Christ led to a progressive shift in church leadership, inspiring a wave of new-age spiritual leaders who now offer yoga sessions alongside sermons. Namaste, indeed.. Fact: Did you know that church politics are as intense as a season finale of any reality show? Just wait for the drama when it’s time for the next election; holy water might get thrown!.