DECEMBER 10, 2001

Full News Archive

• Headline: Night Shifts at Ground Zero. Impact: The tireless efforts of the workers at Ground Zero inspired the creation of numerous 'motivational' memes about hard work, which eventually led to a global obsession with productivity culture. Who knew that clearing rubble could spark a thousand self-help books?. Fact: Did you know that working the night shift can lead to increased rates of sleep disorders? Guess those ironworkers were really 'numbing' the body and soul in more ways than one!.
• Headline: U.S. Leaders Stand with Israel Post-Attack. Impact: This condolence call established a precedent for political leaders to make transcontinental visits in times of tragedy, sparking an unending trend of politicians showing up at various crisis sites to give speeches that could've been emailed.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of politics, a heartfelt condolence can sometimes be just a photo-op disguised as empathy? Just think of all the Instagram followers that were gained!.
• Headline: Metro Matters; Unpaid Pipers In a City Of Resilience. Impact: This debate over the city budget set off a chain reaction of fiscal mismanagement that would echo through the years, culminating in a budget meeting that was less of a discussion and more of a reality TV episode. Somehow, the season finale was even more dramatic.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'unpaid piper' is actually a metaphor for how city budgets often feel? Spoiler: the piper never gets paid, and the city just keeps dancing..
• Headline: George Harrison and the Truly Independent Film. Impact: George Harrison's foray into independent film paved the way for countless musicians to dip their toes into Hollywood, leading to bizarre cameos and films that left audiences wondering if the soundtrack was worth the ticket price.. Fact: Did you know that 'Handmade Films' was named after Harrison’s love for artisanal bread? Okay, that last part isn’t true, but wouldn’t it be great if it were?.