JULY 10, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Obama Seeks Bipartisan Support on Debt Ceiling. Impact: Had Obama succeeded in getting a deal, the world might have seen a future where Congress worked together more often. But alas, we’re still stuck in the timeline where compromise is as rare as unicorns.. Fact: Did you know that discussing the debt ceiling is a great way to make friends? Just kidding, it’s more like a great way to lose friends and question your life choices..
• Headline: Italy's Debt Crisis Sparks Euro Zone Concerns. Impact: Italy’s economic woes sent shockwaves through the Euro Zone, leading to a series of bailouts, austerity measures, and countless existential crises in coffee shops across Europe.. Fact: Fun fact: Italy has more debt than pasta shapes, which is saying something. They take both very seriously..
• Headline: U.S. Women Shock Brazil in Dramatic Match. Impact: That dramatic win over Brazil inspired a generation of young girls to play soccer, leading to the creation of a new wave of fierce female athletes. And yet, we still can’t get equal pay. Progress!. Fact: Did you know that Abby Wambach's header was so powerful, it could have easily dented a car? Talk about a goal with impact!.
• Headline: A Compass for Conservative Politics. Impact: Newsmax’s rise marked the moment when political news became less about facts and more about crafting the perfect narrative, laying the groundwork for future 'alternative facts' enthusiasts.. Fact: Did you know that ‘news for Americans in the heartland’ means anything but the truth? Welcome to the era of selective reality!.
• Headline: Delivering Squalls of Grunge Anew. Impact: Soundgarden's reunion sparked a resurgence of 90s nostalgia, leading to a wave of flannel shirts and ironic beanie hats that still haunts us today.. Fact: Did you know that grunge music is just a fancy term for ‘I rolled out of bed and put on whatever was on the floor’? Fashion icon status right there!.