SEPTEMBER 12, 2002

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Puccini's Il Trittico. Impact: If opera had been taken more seriously by world leaders, we might have had a global peace treaty signed in a musical duet instead of a handshake. Can you imagine the UN sessions? "Let’s settle this over a duet of 'Nessun dorma'!". Fact: Fun fact: Puccini probably didn’t anticipate that people would be more interested in his operas than actual relationships. But hey, who needs love when you have arias?.
• Headline: Tributes and Remembrance: A September 11th Legacy. Impact: The observance of 9/11 has become a ritual that influences global politics and even the way we conduct airport security. Thanks to those tributes, now we all get to enjoy personal space invasions by TSA agents.. Fact: Did you know? The number of people who still argue about the best way to memorialize 9/11 is probably the same number who argue about pineapple on pizza. Some debates never die!.
• Headline: Britain's Jobless Rate Remains Unchanged. Impact: Britain's jobless rate staying low is like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat. It keeps the economy looking healthy, but if you peek behind the curtain, you might find those bunnies are actually just part-time gig workers.. Fact: Did you know that the unemployment rate can be a little misleading? It doesn't count people who gave up looking for jobs. So, if you’re sitting at home in your pajamas wondering why you're not counted, don't worry—you're not alone!.
• Headline: Every Inch a King, Every Moment A Revelation. Impact: If King Lear had just taken a few moments to talk to his daughters instead of dividing his kingdom based on flattery, we might have had a completely different Shakespearean universe where everyone lived happily ever after. But then, no tragedy means no play, right?. Fact: Fun fact: King Lear is often regarded as Shakespeare’s most profoundly tragic play. Which makes you wonder: why aren’t Shakespearean tragedies the go-to for family therapy?.
• Headline: World Business Briefing | Europe: Germany: Exports Fall. Impact: Germany's export woes could lead to a global economic game of dominoes, where one country’s economic struggle leads to another's. Who knew that a drop in exports could send shockwaves through the entire European Union? Let’s just hope they don’t start blaming it on Brexit again.. Fact: Did you know? Germany’s economy is often referred to as the 'engine of Europe.' So, when that engine sputters, it’s like watching a car repair show—lots of drama, and you just hope they don’t replace the engine with a bicycle!.