APRIL 6, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: C.I.A. Struggles to Shift Focus from Drones. Impact: The CIA's struggle to refocus from drone warfare to actual spying created a timeline where espionage became a lost art, and agents now spend more time tweeting than gathering intelligence. Who needs boots on the ground when you have hashtags?. Fact: The CIA has been known to use social media for intel, meaning your next tweet could be the agency's next big scoop. Better watch what you post!.
• Headline: Peter Matthiessen, Lyrical Writer and Naturalist, Is Dead at 86. Impact: Peter Matthiessen's passing led to an increase in people pretending to appreciate nature while actually just taking selfies, ensuring that his literary legacy is forever intertwined with the art of the duck face.. Fact: Matthiessen once trekked through the Himalayas, proving that the only thing more majestic than his writing was his ability to avoid Wi-Fi for weeks..
• Headline: With Late 3-Pointer, Kentucky Edges Wisconsin to Advance to Final. Impact: Kentucky's late-game shot not only secured their place in the final but also created a ripple effect of 'clutch' moments in sports, resulting in millions of couch potatoes believing they could achieve greatness during their next video game session.. Fact: Aaron Harrison's shot was so iconic that it inspired a generation to take last-second shots in their driveway, leading to countless broken windows and lost basketballs..