JUNE 21, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Improved Automotive Quality and Tech Issues. Impact: As car manufacturers began to focus on reducing complaints, they inadvertently created a generation of drivers who were more distracted by their gadgets than the road. This led to the rise of a new sport: texting while driving, which, surprisingly, never made it to the Olympics.. Fact: Did you know that the average person spends about 26 minutes a day looking for their phone? If only they spent that time looking at the road!.
• Headline: Employment Crisis for Black New Yorkers. Impact: This headline marks a pivotal moment where the failure to address racial employment disparities set off a chain reaction of social movements, and the phrase 'We need to do better' became the unofficial motto of every corporate diversity initiative for decades to come.. Fact: It's ironic that in a city known for its diversity, the job market seems to have taken a selective vacation. Who knew job openings could be so exclusive?.
• Headline: LeRoy Neiman Dies at 91; Artist of Bold Life and Bright Canvases. Impact: Neiman's passing sparked a renaissance of interest in vibrant art, leading to a massive increase in overpriced art brunches and a new generation of Instagram artists who think they're the next Neiman just because they use a filter.. Fact: LeRoy Neiman's art was so colorful that it inspired a whole new shade of paint called 'LeRoy's Lament' – a vibrant hue perfect for those who missed out on his exhibitions..
• Headline: C.I.A. Said to Aid in Steering Arms to Syrian Opposition. Impact: This clandestine operation led to a series of geopolitical chess moves where nations suddenly became very good at playing 'hot potato' with arms, further complicating international relations and giving rise to the phrase 'What’s in the box?'. Fact: Turns out, the CIA's greatest success wasn't just in espionage, but in making arms deals look like a game of Monopoly gone terribly wrong..