JULY 7, 1999

Full News Archive

• Headline: McCain's Maverick Campaign for Presidency. Impact: McCain's maverick persona inspired countless future politicians to embrace their inner rebel - leading to an era where being a 'maverick' became synonymous with vague promises and a slightly different haircut.. Fact: Did you know 'maverick' is actually a term for unbranded cattle? Fitting for a politician who often seemed to wander off the party ranch!.
• Headline: Auto Industry Negotiates Health Care Costs. Impact: This pivotal moment in labor negotiations ultimately led to auto companies discovering the power of yoga and meditation to deal with stress - because who needs health care when you can just breathe deeply?. Fact: Did you know that a car with a bad engine can still run on good vibes? Just kidding, that’s not how it works… but wouldn’t it be nice?.
• Headline: Massive Insurance Fraud Scandal Uncovered. Impact: The fallout from this fraud incident led to stricter regulations that made it harder for anyone to find a way to 'rest in peace' without someone checking their policy first.. Fact: Insurance fraud is so serious that even the dead aren't safe from scrutiny. Talk about haunting your finances!.
• Headline: High Noon: Restaurants Fight to Draw a Crowd. Impact: As restaurants scrambled to attract lunchtime patrons, the rise of the food truck was born from the ashes of empty tables, leading to an era of gourmet tacos and overpriced cupcakes everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that Americans now spend more on lunch than on therapy? Guess that explains why we don't always remember what we had!.
• Headline: Hello Fender, Hello Gibson; Out of the Garage and Into Rock-and-Roll Day Camp. Impact: This day camp sparked a musical revolution, leading to countless garage bands forming, some of which still believe they're going to be the next Beatles... spoiler alert: they won't.. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a garage band is... well, still in the garage? Some dreams just take a little longer!.
• Headline: Knicks' Top Draft Pick May Wait a Year. Impact: Frederic Weis's indecision created an entire generation of Knicks fans who learned the art of waiting for something good to happen, which is basically their mantra now.. Fact: Did you know that the Knicks have perfected the art of anticipation? It’s a skill that doesn’t translate to wins, but hey, at least it’s exciting… sort of..
• Headline: Our Towns; Breaking Up A Bridge Trio After 25 Years. Impact: The breakup of this bridge crew marked the end of an era, leading to a rise in YouTube tutorials on how to operate drawbridges—because nothing says 'trust me' like a tutorial from an amateur.. Fact: Did you know that drawbridge operators have the unique power to make traffic stop? It’s like being a superhero, but with less spandex and more paperwork..
• Headline: U.S., Avoiding Castro, Relaxes Rules on Cuba. Impact: This tiny step towards easing relations with Cuba eventually led to an influx of American tourists discovering that Cuba has better cigars than any American-made product—who knew?. Fact: Did you know that cigars are illegal in the U.S. for anyone under 18? Meanwhile, in Cuba, they're practically a rite of passage. Talk about a cultural divide!.
• Headline: Rangers Get 2 Pieces to Puzzle, And Focus on Big One, Fleury. Impact: The Rangers' signings set in motion a series of trades and contracts that would eventually lead to every fan wondering if their team would ever solve the mystery of winning a championship.. Fact: Did you know that signing players in the NHL is like playing a game of chess? Only with more fights and fewer intelligent moves..