JULY 16, 2007

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Kings Park's Hidden History. Impact: If only those explorers had stayed home, we might have avoided a future where urban decay became a trendy aesthetic for hipsters. The Lost City of Kings Park is now the ultimate Instagram backdrop for those who love a good abandoned building selfie.. Fact: Did you know that the Kings Park Psychiatric Center was once home to over 9,000 patients? I guess that makes it a 'lost' city in more ways than one..
• Headline: Empowering Young Advocates for Immigration Reform. Impact: As advocates rallied around immigrant children, they unknowingly set off a chain reaction that led to the 'Politician's Dilemma'—the struggle to actually listen to young voices amidst all the shouting. Spoiler: they still don't.. Fact: Fun fact: advocacy groups realized that children often have better arguments than politicians. Who knew?.
• Headline: Ford Considers Selling Volvo Brand. Impact: Ford's decision to sell Volvo spiraled into an unexpected era where people actually began caring about car brands as if they were celebrity gossip. Who knew cars could cause such drama?. Fact: Did you know that Volvo was the first manufacturer to introduce the three-point seatbelt? They really knew how to 'buckle' down on safety before Ford thought about selling them off..
• Headline: Japan Learns Dreaded Task of Jury Duty. Impact: Japan's mock trials were the first step in creating a jury system that would eventually lead to a dramatic increase in 'Law & Order' marathons, proving that even the most serious matters can turn into entertainment.. Fact: Did you know that prior to this, Japan had a system that involved judges making decisions without a jury? Because who needs public opinion when you have a gavel?.
• Headline: When the Trill of a Cellphone Brings the Clang of Prison Doors. Impact: The rise of cellphone data as a law enforcement tool ushered in the age of 'Big Brother' where privacy became as mythical as a unicorn. Thanks to this, every time someone hears a ringtone, they might just brace for a knock on the door.. Fact: Did you know that before this, detectives had to rely on good old-fashioned gumshoe work? Now they just swipe left on suspects..