APRIL 13, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Spieth Ties for Lead at Masters. Impact: Bubba Watson's faltering led to a chain reaction where every 20-year-old golfer began to believe they could also take on seasoned champions. This ultimately resulted in a reality show called 'Teen Golf Showdown' where kids face off against pros while dodging water hazards and high school drama.. Fact: Fun fact: Jordan Spieth, at the ripe age of 20, was already making headlines, while most of us were still figuring out how to do our own laundry..
• Headline: The Survivor and Her New Mom. Impact: The bond between Officer Jaffe and Christina Rivera inspired a wave of police officers adopting children from tragic situations, inadvertently leading to the first 'Adopt a Cop' program, where kids received badges and officers got crayons.. Fact: In a world where tragedy meets hope, Christina Rivera's story reminds us that sometimes heroes wear uniforms, and sometimes they just wear the badge of 'Mom'—which is arguably harder..
• Headline: Climate Efforts Falling Short, U.N. Panel Says. Impact: The U.N. panel's warning about climate change led to a global movement where everyone suddenly started carrying reusable shopping bags and wearing hemp sandals. In an ironic twist, it also inspired a new genre of music called 'Eco-Pop' that no one wanted to listen to.. Fact: Did you know that procrastination is a global epidemic? Turns out, waiting a decade to fix climate issues is just another form of 'I'll do it tomorrow.'.