AUGUST 7, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hamilton: Revolutionizing Broadway Theater. Impact: If Lin-Manuel Miranda hadn’t decided to rap about the Founding Fathers, we might still be stuck with boring history lessons. Instead, we got a generation of kids thinking they can run a country while busting moves. Thanks, Hamilton, for making American politics look like a Broadway musical!. Fact: Did you know that 'Hamilton' has inspired more people to consider running for office than actual political campaigns? Who knew history could be so... catchy?.
• Headline: Ackman Bets Big on Mondelez Acquisition. Impact: Ackman's bet on Mondelez could trigger a chain reaction where investors start treating snack food companies like gold mines. Soon, we could be negotiating treaties over the last box of Oreos. Who needs peace talks when you have chocolate chip cookies?. Fact: Fun fact: Mondelez is a company that basically means, 'Oh, we make snacks for people who are too busy to care about their health.'.
• Headline: Chuck Schumer Opposes Iran Nuclear Deal, Shaking Democratic Firewall. Impact: Schumer’s opposition is like throwing a stone into a pond—suddenly, everyone’s splashing around trying to figure out what to do next. It’s the political equivalent of a game of hot potato, and no one wants to get burned!. Fact: Did you know that shaking things up in politics is often just a fancy way to admit you have no idea what you’re doing? Welcome to the club, Chuck!.
• Headline: Rivals Jab at Donald Trump as Republican Debate Becomes Testy. Impact: This debate could be seen as the moment when political rivalries turned into an Olympic sport, complete with judges and scores. Next up: the 'Debate Olympics' where insults are the currency and actual policies are nowhere to be found.. Fact: Did you know that watching a Republican debate is like tuning into a reality show where everyone’s fighting for the title of 'most dramatic'? Grab the popcorn!.