DECEMBER 31, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kings Theater Reopens as Arts Center. Impact: The reopening of Kings Theater inadvertently sets off a global chain reaction of artsy hipster enclaves sprouting up everywhere. By 2025, every neighborhood will be forced to have a vintage cinema serving artisanal popcorn and organic kale chips.. Fact: Did you know that the 1920s had more flapper dresses than good taste? It's like they were all auditioning for a role in 'The Great Gatsby'..
• Headline: Norway's Changing Views on Statoil. Impact: Norway's ambivalence towards Statoil leads to a massive wave of eco-consciousness. By 2030, the country has become a utopia where the only thing they drill is for artisanal vegan cheese.. Fact: Fun fact: Norway is so rich in oil that they could practically fill up their fjords with it. Just kidding, but you get the point about their economic reliance..
• Headline: Obama's Trade Chief Advocates for TPP. Impact: Michael Froman's push for the Trans-Pacific Partnership leads to a bizarre future where trade agreements are signed via interpretive dance, and Congress becomes a reality show.. Fact: Did you know that Congress has more drama than a soap opera? Spoiler alert: the trade deal doesn’t get passed, and nobody is surprised..
• Headline: Sony Cyberattack, First a Nuisance, Swiftly Grew Into a Firestorm. Impact: The Sony cyberattack spurs a new era of digital security. By 2025, hackers are so advanced that they start demanding ransom in cat memes, and businesses are forced to hire psychologists to deal with the emotional fallout.. Fact: Fun fact: Sony's biggest mistake was thinking they could patch things up with a heartfelt apology and a coupon for a free movie ticket..
• Headline: What Made College Football More Like the Pros? $7.3 Billion, for a Start. Impact: College football's transformation into a money-making machine leads to a future where student-athletes are more famous than their professors, and universities start offering PhDs in touchdown celebrations.. Fact: Did you know that college football is now a multi-billion dollar industry? Because nothing says 'higher education' like a $7.3 billion revenue stream for playing with a ball..