JULY 30, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Identity Theft: A Personal Encounter. Impact: The identity theft incident sparked a nationwide obsession with credit monitoring, leading to the invention of apps that alert you whenever your name is mentioned anywhere. So now, instead of just worrying about identity theft, you can worry about your online presence being scrutinized 24/7.. Fact: Did you know that identity thieves are just really ambitious individuals who thought your life looked more interesting than theirs? Who knew stealing someone else's drama could be so lucrative?.
• Headline: Dorrance Family's Tough Campbell Soup Decision. Impact: If the Dorrance family sells Campbell Soup Co, it could trigger a global soup crisis, prompting nations to hoard canned goods like they’re preparing for a zombie apocalypse. Remember, when the soup runs out, chaos ensues!. Fact: Did you know that Campbell's soup cans were once an art sensation? Andy Warhol knew that if you can't make soup cool, you might as well make it art. Who knew tomato bisque could be so avant-garde?.
• Headline: From A Start On Welfare To Riches In the City. Impact: Sarah Jessica Parker's rise from poverty to fame inspired countless ‘rags to riches’ stories, leading to a reality TV boom where everyone thinks they can become the next big star. Spoiler alert: most can’t, but hey, at least they're trying.. Fact: Fun fact: Sarah Jessica Parker was once rejected by a talent agent who thought her nose was too big. Guess she showed them by becoming a fashion icon. Take that, snobby agents!.
• Headline: Newcomers and Old Reliables Help the Mets to Victory. Impact: The Mets' victory was a pivotal moment that sparked the 'New York Sports Renaissance,' leading to a surge in overpriced merchandise and a collective delusion that every season could be 'the year.' Spoiler: it usually isn't.. Fact: Did you know that the Mets' fans are so optimistic that they could probably sell ice to Eskimos? Every season, they believe 'this is our year'—and that’s the real miracle of baseball!.