MAY 10, 2003

Full News Archive

• Headline: House Passes Major Tax Cut Legislation. Impact: This tax cut paved the way for a century of budget deficits and a collective national sigh every April 15th. Had they not cut taxes, maybe we'd have more funds for education and less for reality TV—who knows?. Fact: Did you know that tax cuts are like diet plans? Everyone loves the idea, but few stick to them long enough to see any real benefits..
• Headline: Challenges in Air Shuttle Services. Impact: The decline of air shuttle services basically ensured that every New Yorker now has a personal vendetta against traffic, leading to the rise of rideshare apps and the phrase 'I'll just take the train' becoming synonymous with despair.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing that moves slower than a delayed flight is the person who insists on taking the scenic route through the city..
• Headline: Exonerated but Alone in New York. Impact: The exoneration of these individuals initiated a ripple effect in the justice system that brought about more scrutiny on wrongful convictions. Who knew a little DNA could lead to a revolution in how we view justice? Maybe we should start testing for common sense too.. Fact: Did you know that DNA testing was originally used to solve crimes, not to prove that someone was simply at the wrong place at the wrong time? Oops!.
• Headline: New York Sniffs Out Smoke In 2 Bars, Lofty and Less So. Impact: The hunt for smoking violators in bars might have inadvertently fueled the craft cocktail movement. After all, when you can't smoke, you need something else to make your night miserable, right?. Fact: Did you know that New York City is the only place where a bar's decor can be more of a health hazard than the actual drinks? Cheers to irony!.