OCTOBER 25, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Japan's Innovative Floating Wind Energy Initiative. Impact: The floating windmills not only powered Japan, but they also inspired a wave of floating coffee shops and yoga studios, leading to a national obsession with floating everything. Who knew windmills would launch a buoyant lifestyle revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Japan is actually a leader in floating technology? They even considered floating sushi bars, but decided that would be too much of a 'catch and release' situation..
• Headline: Luxury Retail Shift to Miami's Design District. Impact: The exodus of luxury brands from Bal Harbour sparked a chain reaction, leading to the bizarre trend of luxury brands opening stores in increasingly absurd locations, like inside amusement parks and underwater tunnels. Welcome to high fashion, where the only limit is your imagination!. Fact: Did you know that 'chic citadel' is actually code for 'place where rich people go to show off'? Because nothing says wealthy like leaving your overpriced store for another overpriced store!.
• Headline: In the Skakel Case, 2 Women on 2 Sides in an Endless Vigil. Impact: The Skakel case became a sensationalized soap opera, leading to an unexpected rise in true crime podcasts. This ultimately spawned a generation of armchair detectives, forever altering the fabric of our entertainment culture.. Fact: Did you know that this case was so sensational that people started naming their pets after it? Yes, there are actually dogs named 'Martha' and 'Skakel' running around!.
• Headline: White House Official’s Career Twitters Out. Impact: The 'Twittergate' incident led to an overhaul of how government officials communicate, resulting in the formation of a secret agency dedicated to monitoring tweets, which eventually sparked a global revolution of emojis in politics.. Fact: Did you know that Jofi Joseph's tweets were actually considered more insightful than most political speeches? Maybe we should just let Twitter run the country! #NotMyPresident.