MARCH 24, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Brooklyn Marriott Expansion Project Announced. Impact: The expansion of the Marriott in Brooklyn sparked a gentrification wave, which ultimately led to artisanal avocado toast being sold for $20 at every corner café. Thanks, Marriott!. Fact: In a shocking twist, the Marriott's expansion is rumored to include a ‘mandatory smile’ policy for all staff, ensuring that guests are not just comfortable, but also mildly uncomfortable with forced cheerfulness..
• Headline: Primedia's Bold Digital Vision. Impact: Tom Rogers' confidence in Primedia's digital dreams caused a ripple effect of overzealous tech startups trying to straddle the line of old and new media, resulting in an endless supply of podcasts about podcasts.. Fact: Did you know that Primedia once tried to launch a print magazine for digital nomads? Spoiler: it went extinct before it could even get to a second issue..
• Headline: IDEAS & TRENDS: End of an Era; The Legal, Political and Personal Legacies of Whitewater. Impact: The legal and political fallout from the Whitewater investigation planted seeds of distrust in American politics, leading to an era where every politician's second cousin's dog was scrutinized for potential scandals.. Fact: Fun fact: The investigation cost so much that it’s rumored the government considered offering 'Whitewater-themed' merchandise to recoup expenses. Who wouldn’t want a mug featuring Bill and Hillary's awkward smiles?.
• Headline: Slow Recovery for Black-Car Drivers. Impact: The slow recovery of black car drivers post-9/11 led to the rise of ride-sharing apps, which inadvertently gave birth to an entire generation of people who think they’re qualified to drive because they can use an app.. Fact: Ironically, despite their struggles, black car drivers were once the go-to for celebrity sightings, but now everyone’s too busy getting an Uber to notice who’s in the back seat..