APRIL 23, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reno's Last Efforts for Elian Gonzalez. Impact: The Elian Gonzalez saga became a pivotal moment in U.S.-Cuba relations, with its aftershocks felt in every family drama where custody disputes now feature armed federal agents instead of just lawyers and long-winded arguments.. Fact: Did you know that Elian's story was so gripping it could have been an Oscar-winning movie? Spoiler alert: the ending is not a happy one..
• Headline: Raptor Coach Files Defamation Suit Against Camby. Impact: Butch Carter's defamation suit against Marcus Camby set a precedent for athletes to take their grievances public, inadvertently leading to countless social media feuds that now dominate sports headlines more than actual games.. Fact: Did you know that defamation lawsuits in sports are like reality TV? They’re entertaining, but you really should not take them seriously..
• Headline: POSTINGS: Conference at Baruch College; The Future Of Brooklyn. Impact: The conference at Baruch College marked the beginning of Brooklyn's hipster renaissance, where every discussion about the future involved artisanal pickles and the inevitable rise of overpriced avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that the future of Brooklyn is often debated in coffee shops? Apparently, the more expensive the coffee, the better the ideas!.