MARCH 31, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Disillusionment Drives Latinos Away from Voting. Impact: The disillusionment among Latino voters led to a dramatic shift in U.S. political strategies. Politicians, desperate to regain favor, began adopting increasingly bizarre campaign tactics, including interpretive dance routines about immigration reform. Who knew salsa dancing could be a political tool?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'ballot box' was once used to describe a literal box made of wood? Now it just feels like a metaphorical box of disappointment..
• Headline: UN Panel Warns of Looming Climate Crisis. Impact: The UN report sparked a global panic that resulted in a massive increase in the sales of eco-friendly products. Ironically, the packaging for these products often contributed to further waste. Who knew going green could be so... complicated?. Fact: Did you know that climate change has been around longer than your great-great-grandparents? Yes, even they were probably rolling their eyes at the weather..
• Headline: Media Dynasties: A Legacy of Power. Impact: This 'like father, like son' trend has led to the rise of dynasties in media, creating a world where reality TV stars might one day inherit the New York Times. Future historians will have plenty of material to work with—if they can survive the onslaught of Kardashians.. Fact: Did you know that Rupert Murdoch once tried to convince his children to take over the family business by offering them a lifetime supply of pizza? Because nothing says 'you’re the future' quite like pepperoni..
• Headline: Yanks’ First Foe Is Happy to Keep Taking Long View. Impact: The Astros' patience with their minor-league talent led to a new trend in sports: fans began to idolize players who weren’t even in the major leagues yet. Soon, every backyard had a kid wearing a jersey of a player who was still in Little League. Talk about setting the bar high!. Fact: Did you know that 'long view' is just a fancy way of saying 'we're not going to win anything anytime soon'? It’s like being in a relationship with someone who keeps saying they need 'more time to find themselves.'.
• Headline: WWE Network Is Loud Introduction to the Video Streaming Ring. Impact: The launch of the WWE Network set off a chain reaction in entertainment, leading to every conceivable sport trying to create their own streaming service. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself watching competitive knitting on a subscription basis soon.. Fact: Did you know that WWE stands for 'World Wrestling Entertainment'? Because apparently, 'Really Muscular People Pretending to Fight' was too long of a title..