JANUARY 13, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: CBS's Controversial New Year's Eve Coverage. Impact: If CBS had just embraced the power of digital art instead of regretting it, we might have seen a whole genre of news broadcasts featuring whimsical, cartoonish logos that would have made serious news feel like a Saturday morning cartoon. Imagine Walter Cronkite reporting the news while a dancing hotdog logo pranced around the screen!. Fact: In the world of broadcasting, the only thing more controversial than a digitally altered image is the actual news itself. Just ask any news anchor who has had to read an apology on air!.
• Headline: End of Ban on Openly Gay Soldiers. Impact: The end of the ban on openly gay soldiers was like the butterfly that flaps its wings and causes a hurricane of acceptance. This simple act of inclusion led to a more diverse military, which eventually inspired countless military-themed films with better representation. You're welcome, Hollywood!. Fact: Before this decision, the only thing more secretive than a gay soldier was a cat in a room full of rocking chairs. Now we can all just imagine the fabulous military parades!.
• Headline: Turkey Delays Execution of Abdullah Ocalan. Impact: The postponement of Abdullah Ocalan's execution was a butterfly that caused a chain reaction. It led to a series of peace talks that could have resulted in a more stable Turkey, but instead, it just made the 'will-he-won't-he' drama a staple in Turkish politics. Who doesn't love a good cliffhanger?. Fact: In Turkey, they say that time is a flat circle, especially when it comes to political decisions. Just ask Ocalan, who might be taking his time to plan an elaborate escape or just binge-watching Turkish dramas!.
• Headline: An Ugly Legacy Lives On, Its Glare Unsoftened by Age. Impact: This exhibition of lynching photographs reminds us that the past is not just history; it’s a haunted house of horrors that continues to echo in the present. The ugly legacy of racism has a way of sneaking into politics and society whenever people forget to confront it. Thanks, history!. Fact: They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, those words are haunting, painful, and should provoke serious conversations rather than just scrolling past on social media..
• Headline: Jets' New Owner Begins Minuet With Parcells. Impact: The dance between a new owner and an old coach is like watching a couple of awkward teenagers at a school dance. If they had just taken it to the next level, we could have witnessed the Jets either becoming a powerhouse team or a sitcom about dysfunctional relationships in sports.. Fact: In the world of sports ownership, creating drama is just as important as winning games. And nothing says 'we're serious' like a minuet, right?.