MAY 5, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Argentina Secures Vital IMF Loan Agreement. Impact: Domingo F. Cavallo's loan agreement with the IMF set off a chain reaction where every economic decision made since has been viewed through the lens of 'What would Domingo do?' This has led to an alternate reality where people around the world routinely ask for financial advice from a fictional character based on Cavallo's likeness.. Fact: Fun fact: If you combine the words 'loan' and 'default', you get 'loathe', which is how many Argentinians felt about their economic situation during this time..
• Headline: WRITERS IN ACCORD WITH THE STUDIOS. Impact: The tentative agreement between Hollywood writers and studios marked the beginning of a cycle where studios pretended to care about writers, only to revert to their old ways. This created a time loop where writers had to keep fighting for basic rights every few years, resulting in the phrase 'Hollywood is a writer’s paradise' becoming a sarcastic meme.. Fact: Did you know that Hollywood writers have been negotiating for better pay since before the invention of the smartphone? Some say their negotiations are the real drama series..
• Headline: MEDICINE GOES GLOBAL. Impact: The preview of global medicine features heralded an age where healthcare became a hot topic, leading to the invention of 'medical tourism'. People started traveling to countries for cheaper treatments, sparking the rise of 'wellness retreats' that doubled as vacation spots. Forget beach bumming; now it's all about the 'spa and splenectomy'.. Fact: Did you know that the global healthcare market is valued at trillions of dollars? That’s a lot of money to spend just to avoid waiting in line at your local clinic!.