JULY 12, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Challenges Faced by New Reddit C.E.O.. Impact: If only Steve Huffman had known that every time a Reddit CEO stumbles, a cat on the internet gets its wings clipped. The ensuing chaos of memes and subreddits could have prevented the rise of countless cringe-worthy trends.. Fact: Did you know that Reddit was once almost a dating site? Imagine swiping right on posts instead of profiles. Talk about a different kind of 'matchmaking.'.
• Headline: Revolutionizing Healthcare with Telemedicine. Impact: The introduction of video calls in medicine led to a world where patients can now diagnose themselves using WebMD and then just blame the doctors for not being on the call. Thanks, technology!. Fact: Did you know that the first house calls were made by physicians who actually had to ride horses? Just imagine a doctor galloping to your house instead of just logging in from their pajama-clad comfort..
• Headline: Voting Rights Case Impacts National Elections. Impact: This trial could set a precedent for voting rights that might just have a ripple effect strong enough to create a new reality where everyone actually votes because they can, and not just because they feel like it. Shocking, right?. Fact: In the 1960s, the Voting Rights Act was passed after years of protest. Imagine if people had just taken it to court back then—would we have saved all those marches for a good old-fashioned legal battle instead?.
• Headline: With Ban on Exports Lifted, Japan Arms Makers Cautiously Market Wares Abroad. Impact: Lifting the ban on exports could lead Japan to become the next arms dealer in a world where they’re famed for sushi and not for supplying military hardware. Who knew a sushi roll could pack such a punch?. Fact: Did you know that Japan's pacifist constitution was created post-WWII? Now they’re just finding ways to sell weapons while serving sushi on the side. Talk about a transformation!.
• Headline: Scott Walker, Viewed as ‘Authentic,’ Aims for ‘Smart’ in the 2016 Race. Impact: Scott Walker's quest for authenticity could inspire future candidates to actually read up on issues instead of just Googling them 10 minutes before a debate. Who wouldn’t want a world where politicians are informed?. Fact: Did you know that 'authenticity' in politics is just a fancy word for 'we're not sure what we’re doing, but we’ll try to look good doing it'? Welcome to the democracy circus!.