MAY 23, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Jersey's Unique Gas Station Law. Impact: The decision to keep full-service gas stations in New Jersey led to a nationwide debate about convenience and laziness. This eventually birthed a generation of people who consider 'driving' to the drive-thru as an intense workout.. Fact: Fun fact: New Jersey is the only state that insists on pumping your gas for you, which means all those 'gas station selfies' you see online? Yeah, not happening here. Sorry, influencers!.
• Headline: Ireland Votes to Approve Gay Marriage, Putting Country in Vanguard. Impact: This landmark vote set a precedent that influenced global LGBTQ+ rights movements, eventually leading to the creation of rainbows being used in branding, which both celebrated diversity and caused a shortage of rainbow-colored merchandise.. Fact: Did you know that Ireland's embrace of gay marriage was so impactful that even leprechauns had to rethink their views on relationships? Turns out, they’re all about love in the end, just like everyone else!.
• Headline: Cleveland Police Officer Acquitted of Manslaughter in 2012 Deaths. Impact: This acquittal ignited protests and a national conversation about police reform, leading to the establishment of a new wave of 'cop shows' that seem to forget the real-life implications of their narratives - because who needs reality when you have drama?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'manslaughter' is just a fancier way to say 'oops'? And yet, somehow, it carries a heavier weight in courtrooms than in casual conversation..