JULY 29, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Grand Jury's Controversial Decision Explained. Impact: This riveting school board debate over evolution ignited a political firestorm that led to an entire generation of voters believing science is debatable. Spoiler alert: it’s not. Welcome to the age of alternative facts!. Fact: In Kansas, you can change your party affiliation faster than you can say 'please don't teach kids about evolution.'.
• Headline: Kansas Election Sparks Evolution Debate. Impact: This economic growth was like a surprise party no one was really invited to—everyone was expecting a downturn, but instead, it led to a decade of people thinking they could afford artisanal avocado toast. Spoiler: they couldn't.. Fact: 5.2% growth? That's just the economy’s way of saying 'Hold my beer' before crashing spectacularly..
• Headline: Economy Grew at a Robust 5.2% Rate in the Second Quarter. Impact: Opening the Arctic for shipping could lead to a future where Santa has to deal with container ships instead of sleighs. Who knew climate change would put reindeer out of business?. Fact: The only thing colder than the Arctic waters? The reception environmentalists get in discussions about commercial navigation..
• Headline: Arctic Shortcut for Shipping Raises New Fears in Canada.