MARCH 31, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Saudi Arabia's Strategic Moves Amid Nuclear Deal Talks. Impact: The chaos from these negotiations led to a butterfly effect whereby a Saudi prince accidentally became a TikTok influencer after trying to explain regional politics to his followers, resulting in a viral dance challenge about nuclear diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that the last time Saudi Arabia tried making its own moves, it involved a lot of camels and a questionable dance-off?.
• Headline: Stigma from Germanwings Crash Mental Health Focus. Impact: The scrutiny of the co-pilot’s mental health inadvertently paved the way for a new era of transparency in the airline industry, leading to the invention of a new job: 'Pilot Therapist'.. Fact: Fun fact: Co-pilots have been known to have emotional baggage, but it's usually just their carry-on luggage..
• Headline: Cuomo's Budget: Gains and Losses. Impact: The budget deal not only failed to meet Cuomo's ambitions but also inadvertently inspired a new reality show called 'Budgeting with Cuomo', which features him trying to squeeze a dollar into a hundred different spending categories.. Fact: Did you know that negotiating with Cuomo is like trying to play chess with a pigeon? It just ends up with a lot of mess and no real winner..
• Headline: Review: Charles Simic Displays a Poet’s Voice and His Passions. Impact: Simic's poetic passion secretly influenced a new generation of poets who now exclusively write in coffee shops, leading to a global coffee shortage due to excessive caffeine consumption.. Fact: Did you know that reading poetry can elevate your mood? Or at least that's what they tell you while you sip your overpriced latte..
• Headline: Fleeting Stability for a Woman Charged With Killing Her Son. Impact: The tragic circumstances surrounding Fisher led to a nationwide debate on mental health awareness that culminated in a social media movement called #MomsNeedHelpToo, which ironically left many moms even more overwhelmed.. Fact: Fun fact: Community college classes are often said to be a great place for personal growth—unless you're locking yourself in a restroom with your son, of course..