JUNE 20, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Debate Over the Confederate Flag. Impact: The debate over the Confederate flag has led to a nationwide obsession with symbols, creating a butterfly effect that now includes an entire industry dedicated to flag memes, and a whole new generation of people who believe they can solve racism with a well-placed emoji.. Fact: Did you know that the Confederate flag has more Instagram followers than most reality TV stars? Because nothing says 'heritage' like a hashtag!.
• Headline: Attacks on Black Churches Post-Civil War. Impact: The targeting of black churches has unfortunately created a historical pattern of violence against sacred spaces, making every community vigil a reminder that some lessons in humanity are tragically hard to learn.. Fact: Did you know that black churches have been hubs of resilience and community strength? It's almost like they were built to withstand more than just bad singing on Sundays..
• Headline: Serious Moment at U.S. Open 2015. Impact: Jason Day's health scare at the U.S. Open reminded golfers everywhere that vertigo is just a fancy word for 'I can't handle this pressure,' possibly leading to a new trend of players taking yoga classes before tee-off.. Fact: Did you know that vertigo can also happen when you realize how much golf balls cost? Talk about a stress-induced spin!.
• Headline: The People v. the Coal Baron. Impact: The trial of Don Blankenship over the mine explosion has set a precedent for corporate accountability, proving that even coal barons can face the music, though they probably have a playlist of their own for such occasions.. Fact: Did you know that coal mining has been around longer than most modern-day environmental laws? It's like the industry was playing a real-life game of 'how low can you go?'.
• Headline: Gap’s Fashion-Backward Moment. Impact: Gap's fashion struggles have sparked a renaissance of thrift shopping, leading to an entire generation believing that wearing someone else's discarded wardrobe is a chic statement of individuality.. Fact: Did you know that 'fast fashion' is just a euphemism for 'buying clothes that will fall apart faster than your last relationship'? Who knew shopping could be so emotionally taxing?.