MAY 2, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cuba's Economic Shifts Under Raúl Castro. Impact: Raúl Castro's minor changes set off a series of events, leading to an unexpected boom in tourism as people flocked to Cuba for 'authentic' experiences, forever altering the landscape of Cuban culture and mojito consumption.. Fact: Cuba is the only country where you can have a 'Cuban’ sandwich without being judged for eating something named after a country that has a long history of embargoes. Go figure!.
• Headline: Clinton May Be Hopeful, but Obama Rolls On. Impact: Obama's steady collection of superdelegates paved the way for a future where political campaigns are more about collecting points like Pokémon than actually addressing issues. Gotta catch 'em all!. Fact: In politics, superdelegates are like those friends who always take the last slice of pizza—no one really knows how they got there, but they sure do have a lot of say in the final outcome..
• Headline: Santa Barbara on the Cheap. Impact: Santa Barbara's newfound bargain status led to a wave of hipsters and influencers moving in, transforming the quaint town into a blend of overpriced art galleries and organic avocado toast—the cycle of gentrification at its finest.. Fact: Santa Barbara is one of those places where 'cheap' is a relative term—it's like saying you found a 'budget' yacht at the marina. Good luck with that!.