AUGUST 29, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rising Rents Lead to Increased Evictions. Impact: The soaring evictions sparked a movement where renters began forming secret societies, leading to the invention of 'Renters' Olympics' where participants compete in extreme couch-surfing and stealthy lease negotiations.. Fact: Fun fact: the average rent in urban areas is now so high that you could buy a small country for the price of a studio apartment. Who needs a home when you can have a mortgage on a shoebox?.
• Headline: Americans Join Rebels in Syrian Conflict. Impact: This revelation caused a national obsession with 'rebel chic,' resulting in a fashion line that included camouflage cargo pants and tactical vests that became the hottest trend at Coachella.. Fact: Did you know that joining a rebel group is now officially considered a form of extreme vacation? Forget all-inclusive resorts; it's all about insurgent getaways!.
• Headline: Sam Kass, the Obamas’ Foodmaster General. Impact: Sam Kass's rise to fame inspired a new reality show called 'Chef Wars: White House Edition,' where chefs compete in a pressure cooker of political intrigue and organic kale.. Fact: Did you know that being the Obamas' chef is basically like being a royal in the culinary world? Just with less tiaras and more quinoa..
• Headline: Never Rich Enough. Impact: The helicopter traffic led to a new genre of reality TV called 'Rich People Problems,' where viewers tune in to watch wealthy individuals navigate the complexities of parking at fancy airports.. Fact: Did you know that the only time the rich and the ultra-rich can agree is when discussing which private jet has the best in-flight caviar? It's a real bonding experience!.