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HEADLINES ON December 14, 2013
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- Headline: De Blasio's Impact on New York Crime Rates. Impact: If only de Blasio had been a better mayor, perhaps the butterfly effect would have led to a crime-free utopia! Or maybe just a few less viral memes of him dodging questions.. Fact: Apparently, blaming mayors for crime is as old as time itself. Next up: blaming the weather for bad hair days!.
- Headline: Illeana Douglas' Interactive Variety Show. Impact: Illeana Douglas's cozy living room show inadvertently sparked the rise of countless awkward family dinners where performers and relatives awkwardly eye each other over the mashed potatoes.. Fact: Fun fact: the first living room show featured a cat that refused to leave the stage. It was the real star of the night..
- Headline: To Lower Tariffs, Vietnam Pushes for Easing Trade Rules. Impact: Vietnam's push for easing trade rules could lead to a world where everyone wears comfortable and stylish apparel, but at what cost? Fashionistas everywhere might lose their jobs as everyone embraces 'sweatpants chic'.. Fact: Vietnam's trade negotiations have become such a hot topic that even fabric swatches are starting to form unions..
- Headline: A Year of Painful, Daily Reminders in Newtown. Impact: The tragedy in Newtown serves as a haunting reminder that the echoes of loss can resonate through generations, making it a pivotal moment for discussions on gun control and community healing.. Fact: In the face of tragedy, communities often find strength in unity, but it’s a shame it takes such profound loss to truly come together..