DECEMBER 15, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Citizen Journalism's Dark Turn. Impact: Johnson's toxic brand of citizen journalism has led to an unforeseen consequence: a proliferation of conspiracy theories and keyboard warriors, culminating in the infamous 'Great Debate of 2040' where everyone was convinced they were an expert on everything from aliens to the best pizza toppings.. Fact: Fun fact: Citizen journalism was once thought to be a noble pursuit until it became synonymous with saying 'I read it on the internet' as a legitimate source..
• Headline: Maine's Warming Waters Impact Cod Fishing. Impact: As cod began to flee the warming waters, the fishing industry scrambled to adapt, leading to the rise of the 'Fish Migration App' that would later be used by hipsters to plan their vacations around where to find the 'coolest' fish. Who knew cod could be trendsetters?. Fact: Did you know that fish are actually quite picky about their living conditions? They have standards too—no one wants to live in a hot tub all year long!.
• Headline: Sony’s International Incident: Making Kim Jong-un’s Head Explode. Impact: Sony's decision to poke the bear that is Kim Jong-un led to a series of increasingly absurd Hollywood plots, including an animated film about a rogue avocado seeking revenge. Thanks, Sony, for keeping our imaginations weird.. Fact: Did you know that the original title for this film was 'The Interview: A Guide to Diplomatic Relations' until someone realized that was too boring?.
• Headline: The Rise of a New Smartphone Giant: China’s Xiaomi. Impact: Xiaomi's rise to smartphone prominence sparked a global race for the cheapest, flashiest devices, eventually leading to the Great Tech Price War of 2025, where companies started producing phones that were essentially just slabs of glass with buttons drawn on with a Sharpie.. Fact: Did you know that Xiaomi was originally a 'smartphone' company for people who couldn’t afford Apple or Samsung? They just forgot to include the 'smart' part in their branding!.