DECEMBER 30, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Time Inc. Breaks Away from Time Warner. Impact: When Time Inc. decided to go solo, it inadvertently set off a chain reaction that led to the rise of influencers. If they hadn't, who knows? We might still be relying on print media for our daily dose of cat memes and conspiracy theories.. Fact: Did you know that if Time Inc. had just stayed cozy with Time Warner, we might have never known the joys of self-publishing? Thanks, Time Inc., for giving everyone a chance to share their unsolicited opinions!.
• Headline: U.S. Broadband Service Lagging Behind. Impact: The U.S. falling behind in broadband service led to an increase in memes about slow internet. Ironically, this also fueled a surge in online activism that eventually led to a petition for faster Wi-Fi in coffee shops—a real game changer for procrastinating students everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that at one point, the U.S. considered sending carrier pigeons with messages as a legitimate form of communication? Okay, I made that up, but it sounds more efficient than some of our broadband services!.
• Headline: Democrats Turn to Minimum Wage as 2014 Strategy. Impact: The Democrats' minimum wage strategy led to a nationwide debate about the value of labor that somehow resulted in more memes about avocado toast than actual wage increases. Who knew economics could be so deliciously ironic?. Fact: Did you know that minimum wage debates often sound like a game of Monopoly, where one player keeps buying all the properties while the others are stuck on 'Go' collecting $200?.
• Headline: New Order for a Pre-Rose Bowl Tradition: Hold the Gluttony. Impact: New dietary guidelines at the Rose Bowl led to a bizarre wave of health consciousness among college athletes, which, in turn, caused a nationwide shortage of protein powder and kale. Who would’ve thought sports could influence the food pyramid?. Fact: Did you know that for years, the Beef Bowl was less about actual beef and more about who could consume the most calories? A true testament to American sportsmanship!.