JUNE 24, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Health Law's Legal Challenges Revealed. Impact: The slow realization of the health law's legal risks caused a chain reaction in American politics. It led to a surge in law school applications as aspiring lawyers decided that arguing over health care was the new Olympic sport, raising the average age of lawyers to 75. Who needs youth anyway?. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends more time figuring out health insurance than they do figuring out their taxes? Welcome to the future, where confusion is the new normal!.
• Headline: Libya's Struggle: Democracy vs. Jihadism. Impact: The clash between democracy and jihadism in Libya set the stage for a never-ending game of tug-of-war that would ultimately inspire countless memes, 'freedom fighters' Instagram accounts, and a reality show called 'Survivor: Middle East Edition'. Because, why not?. Fact: Did you know that the word 'jihad' literally means 'struggle'? Because apparently, the struggle to find a decent cup of coffee in Libya is also a form of jihad!.
• Headline: Staying Patient, Yankees Bash Two Homers to Top Mets. Impact: The Yankees' comeback against the Mets not only solidified their reputation as the kings of baseball but also inspired a generation of aspiring athletes to believe that, much like the Yankees, they too can defy all odds... as long as they have a multi-million dollar salary and a few good homers.. Fact: Did you know that in baseball, the term 'homer' refers to a home run? But in life, it often refers to the feeling you get when your favorite team actually wins. Hang in there, Mets fans!.
• Headline: Named Egypt’s Winner, Islamist Makes History. Impact: Morsi's rise to power not only changed the political landscape of Egypt but also kickstarted the trend of political leaders using social media to share cat memes, proving once and for all that even in politics, a well-timed cat video can win hearts and minds.. Fact: Did you know that Morsi was once a member of the Muslim Brotherhood? So, in a way, he was just one more guy trying to make a name for himself in the crowded political catwalk of Egypt. How original!.