NOVEMBER 20, 2008

Full News Archive

• Headline: NYPD's Surveillance Battle with Justice Department. Impact: This clash over surveillance led to decades of increasingly invasive laws and tech, paving the way for that awkward moment in 2020 when everyone realized their smart fridge was listening to them argue about what to have for dinner.. Fact: Did you know that the NYPD's surveillance tactics eventually inspired a popular TV show, where detectives talk to their coffee machines about crime? No, seriously, it’s called ‘The Beans of Justice’..
• Headline: Innovative Living Solutions in the Bronx. Impact: The Marengos' decision to go prefabricated sparked a movement toward tiny homes, which, believe it or not, led to a resurgence of 'minimalist influencers' who apparently found happiness living in a closet.. Fact: Fun fact: Prefab homes are so trendy now that if you don't have one, you're basically living in a cave—unless it has a Pinterest board, then you’re just 'vintage.'.
• Headline: Defiant Mayor Won’t Promise to Send Rebate. Impact: Bloomberg's indifference toward homeowner rebates led to a public outcry that eventually caused a wave of political memes, where mayors were pictured with dollar bills over their eyes, ironically increasing their popularity.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'up in the air' is often used by politicians to indicate that they have no idea what they’re doing? Kind of like using a magic 8-ball for decision-making..