JUNE 29, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: House Approves Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit. Impact: This Medicare Prescription Benefit made the pharmaceutical industry rethink their pricing strategies. By charging more for drugs, they inadvertently inspired the creation of underground pharmacies. So, thanks to this bill, we have a whole new genre of 'pharmacy thrillers' in literature!. Fact: Did you know that before this bill, many seniors had to choose between their medications and their groceries? Because who needs a healthy life when you can have a full fridge?.
• Headline: Jayson Williams Retires: A Sports Reflection. Impact: Jayson Williams' retirement marked the beginning of a new era in basketball where players realized they could actually retire instead of just fading into obscurity. This led to more athletes pursuing careers in acting, resulting in some truly cringeworthy performances.. Fact: Did you know that after retiring, Williams considered a career as a motivational speaker? Let's just say, his life choices after basketball gave the 'motivational' aspect a run for its money..
• Headline: Supreme Court Backs Boy Scouts In Ban of Gays From Membership. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision on the Boy Scouts led to a national debate that, years later, influenced the inclusion policies of various organizations. Who knew that a bunch of boys in neckerchiefs would be the catalyst for such a monumental cultural shift?. Fact: Ironically, the Boy Scouts are all about teaching kids to be prepared for anything. Except, apparently, for the changing norms of society..
• Headline: To Arms, to Arms, the Yankees Must Be Coming. Impact: This seemingly harmless baseball game resulted in the Detroit Tigers gaining confidence, which led them to a winning streak. In turn, the Yankees were so demoralized that they started a therapy group for defeated teams. The ripple effect? Therapy is now covered by insurance!. Fact: Did you know that the Yankees are known as the 'Evil Empire' in baseball? So, when they lose, it’s basically like watching a sci-fi movie where the bad guys finally get their comeuppance!.