JULY 25, 2010

Full News Archive

• Headline: Supreme Court's Conservative Shift Explained. Impact: The shift to a more conservative court under Roberts led to a series of rulings that, like a poorly directed movie sequel, left audiences confused and questioning their life choices. The future saw citizens wondering if they needed a law degree just to understand their rights. Fact: The last time the Supreme Court was this conservative, people thought disco was going to last forever. Spoiler alert: it didn’t.
• Headline: BP Appoints American CEO Amid Crisis. Impact: BP's decision to replace Tony Hayward with Robert Dudley was like swapping the captain of the Titanic for someone who also didn't know how to swim. The oil spill saga continued, and the company inadvertently became the poster child for how not to handle a corporate crisis. Fact: Tony Hayward's famous quote, 'I want my life back,' became the unofficial slogan for many who regretted supporting BP.
• Headline: Third Time Is a Relief as Contador Takes the Tour. Impact: Contador's victory led to a series of cycling feats that made people question their own fitness levels—why bike 10 miles when you can sit and watch a guy do it in spandex? The Tour de France became a symbol of both athleticism and an excuse for people to drink wine all day. Fact: Cycling enthusiasts argue that the real race was between them and their ability to stay awake during the entire event.
• Headline: View Is Bleaker Than Official Portrayal of War in Afghanistan. Impact: The leaked reports from Afghanistan painted a grim picture, leading to a worldwide crisis of faith in government narratives. People started to develop a habit of double-checking everything, from news articles to whether they should trust their own families. Fact: Wikileaks became the go-to source for people looking to ruin dinner conversations since 2006.