JULY 21, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tax Loopholes and U.S. Deficit Challenges. Impact: In a universe where tax loopholes were closed, citizens might have actually seen their tax dollars used for public good instead of funding politicians' golf outings. Instead, we have a reality where the only thing growing faster than the deficit is the number of tax lawyers. Thanks, loopholes!. Fact: Did you know that closing tax loopholes is like trying to close a revolving door? It's just a never-ending cycle of 'Oops, I did it again!' for politicians..
• Headline: Trenton's Mayor Faces FBI Investigation. Impact: Mayor Mack's corruption scandal set off a chain reaction of distrust in local governments, leading to a nationwide trend where citizens began to actually read their local news instead of scrolling mindlessly through social media. Shocking, I know!. Fact: Did you know that searching a mayor's home and offices is basically the political equivalent of looking under the couch cushions for spare change? You might find more than you bargained for!.
• Headline: Two Lives After Losing to Jesse Owens. Impact: Mack Robinson's second-place finish and subsequent hardships might have sparked a minor revolution in how we view athletes of color, leading to greater recognition of their struggles. Meanwhile, Osendarp's later war crimes made him the poster child for 'Don't do bad things!' in sports.. Fact: Did you know that losing to Jesse Owens was a bit like being the kid who got a participation trophy but then found out the trophy was a lie? Thanks, history!.
• Headline: In Zimbabwe Land Takeover, a Golden Lining. Impact: The land takeover in Zimbabwe was a catalyst for both chaos and unexpected resilience, showcasing how sometimes, disaster can lead to innovation, like how we started using our phones for everything after we lost our landlines.. Fact: Did you know that in a bizarre twist of fate, the land seizure that caused economic turmoil also led to a surge in the number of backyard farmers? Talk about turning lemons into lemonade... or maybe just turnips into something edible!.