JULY 26, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democrats Challenge Consumer-Safety Nominee. Impact: If Mary Sheila Gall had just been a bit more concerned about the safety of children, perhaps the phrase 'bunk bed injuries' wouldn't have made its way into countless parenting blogs and late-night infomercials for questionable safety products.. Fact: Did you know that questioning a nominee is basically a rite of passage in politics? It's like a fraternity hazing, but instead of beer, it's just lots of angry words..
• Headline: The Changing Narrative of Internet Loneliness. Impact: Kraut's revelations inspired countless online forums where people realized they could still feel 'connected' while arguing about the best pizza toppings. Thanks to this, today we have both a thriving online community and an endless debate over pineapple on pizza.. Fact: Did you know that internet loneliness was a thing? I guess people just forgot that social media could also mean you’re just being ignored by 500 friends..
• Headline: G.O.P. Delays Patient Rights Vote. Impact: This delay led to a series of convoluted healthcare debates, resulting in a generation of politicians who would rather argue about paperwork than actually improve healthcare. Thanks, GOP, for keeping our doctors in business by keeping us sick.. Fact: Did you know that postponing votes is Congress's favorite way of saying 'we’re busy'? It's like when you don’t want to hang out with someone, so you keep rescheduling..
• Headline: Sports of The Times; In Harlem, Street Ball Comes of Age. Impact: The NBA's interest in street basketball transformed urban culture, leading to a world where every kid with a ball dreams of being the next LeBron – or at least getting free sneakers. So, thank you NBA for turning playgrounds into catwalks for athleticism!. Fact: Did you know that street ball is basically the original reality show? Just add cameras and a dramatic score, and you’ve got yourself a blockbuster hit..
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Asia: South Korea: Steel Sales Decline. Impact: This decline in steel sales led to an existential crisis for the South Korean steel industry, prompting them to pivot into innovative sectors like tech and K-pop, proving that when life gives you lemons, you make a boy band.. Fact: Did you know that steel used to be the backbone of industrialization? Now, it seems like it's more about the rhythm and beats of K-pop than the rigidity of metal..