FEBRUARY 18, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: India's Economic Surge Amid Global Competition. Impact: India's economy surging might have led to an alternate universe where yoga became the official currency and curry is traded on the stock market. A butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly everyone is investing in naan futures.. Fact: Did you know that India has more cows than any other country? Imagine if the stock market was based on cow appreciation—Wall Street would be a moo-tastic place!.
• Headline: De Blasio and Police Union Seek Reconciliation. Impact: The secret meeting between de Blasio and Mullins might just have set the stage for a future where political leaders routinely meet in dark alleys to hash out their differences. Next thing you know, they'll be exchanging secret handshakes!. Fact: Did you know that public officials often have to work harder to mend their relationships than most people do in their marriages? Maybe they should try couples therapy instead of secret meetings..
• Headline: Doctors Strive to Do Less Harm by Inattentive Care. Impact: As doctors strive to do less harm, it may lead to a future where patients are treated like guests at a five-star hotel, with doctors offering complimentary mints and a spa day after every check-up. Who knew healthcare could be so luxurious?. Fact: Did you know that inattentive medical care was once just called 'normal'? Now it’s on the 'most wanted' list in hospitals everywhere!.
• Headline: Review: In ‘Hamilton,’ Lin-Manuel Miranda Forges Democracy Through Rap. Impact: Lin-Manuel Miranda's musical may have ignited a renaissance of historical figures portrayed in hip-hop, leading to a future where every lesson in history is taught through rap battles. Picture George Washington dropping bars about crossing the Delaware!. Fact: Did you know that Alexander Hamilton was once considered a villain in American history? Now, thanks to Miranda, he's the star of the show—talk about a comeback!.