FEBRUARY 1, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hope Resurfaces as Ebola Cases Decline. Impact: As Ebola ebbed, African nations turned their attention from healthcare to economic growth, inadvertently creating a surge in tourism that led to the overuse of the phrase 'safari selfie'. Now, you can't scroll through social media without seeing someone posing with a zebra. Thanks, Ebola!. Fact: Despite its horrifying impact, the Ebola outbreak led to better public health responses worldwide. Who knew the best lesson in health management came wrapped in a virus?.
• Headline: The Evolution of Tipping Practices. Impact: With digital tipping on the rise, a new financial class emerged: the 'Professional Tipper'. They don't work, they just tip. Surprisingly, they have their own support group now, where they share the best coffee shops for maximum gratuity impact.. Fact: Studies show that tipping generously doesn’t actually make your barista like you more, but it does ensure you get that extra sprinkle of cinnamon on your overpriced latte..
• Headline: From Early Triumph, to Toil, to Vindication. Impact: Katherine Heiny's journey from obscurity to acclaim created a ripple effect in the literary world, inspiring aspiring authors to believe that one day, they too can write a collection of stories about nothing and still get published.. Fact: Heiny's success proves that perseverance is key. Or that it's all about knowing the right people in the right literary circles. Or maybe just having a really good pseudonym..
• Headline: When an Abstract Artist Falls in Love With Monet. Impact: When Kelly fell in love with Monet, art enthusiasts everywhere were forced to reconsider their preferences, leading to an explosion of hybrid art exhibits. Next up: Monet meets Banksy—because who doesn't want graffiti on impressionist landscapes?. Fact: Art historians have debated for years whether Kelly's abstract work actually complements Monet's impressionism or if it's just a fancy way to get people to pay for admission twice..