APRIL 20, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bloomberg's Vision for Manhattan's Future. Impact: Bloomberg's decision to charge drivers in Manhattan set off a chain reaction of urban planners across the globe adopting increasingly bizarre fees for everything from walking on sidewalks to breathing in Central Park. Watch out, world, the 'Fresh Air Tax' is coming!. Fact: Did you know that charging for entering Manhattan is just one step away from charging for the privilege to gaze at the skyline? Next up: 'Tourist Staring Fees'..
• Headline: Mystery Surrounds Staten Island Businesswoman's Death. Impact: The tragic killing of the Staten Island businesswoman led to a surge in true crime podcasts, inspiring a generation of amateur sleuths who believe they can solve cases from their living rooms while wearing pajamas. Because who needs law enforcement when you have a Wi-Fi connection?. Fact: Did you know that the true crime genre is so popular now that some people are more familiar with murder timelines than their own family trees?.
• Headline: Pettitte’s Return to Fenway Park. Impact: Pettitte's return to the Yankees sparked a wave of nostalgia among fans, prompting them to reminisce about the 'good old days'—you know, back when they were still convinced that the team could win the World Series without spending a billion dollars on players.. Fact: Did you know that every time Pettitte pitches, a small part of the universe collectively sighs in relief, as if the baseball gods have temporarily ceased their wrath?.
• Headline: Looking Beyond the Phrasing, to the Spirit. Impact: The jazz singer's reflections on musical legends led to a hipster renaissance in coffee shops, where patrons now sip overpriced lattes while discussing how music used to have 'soul'—before they turned it into background noise for their Instagram stories.. Fact: Did you know that for every jazz note played, at least three hipsters suddenly feel the need to share their thoughts on it in a blog that nobody reads?.