AUGUST 16, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jason Day's Unforgettable P.G.A. Championship Round. Impact: The zany shots taken by Jason Day not only won him the championship but inspired a new sport: Extreme Golf, where players must navigate through roller coasters and shark-infested waters. The sport never took off, but it did lead to a resurgence in shark tourism.. Fact: Did you know that golf balls were once made of wood? Because nothing says 'I want to relax' like whacking a hunk of timber across a field..
• Headline: Tech Hub Meets Community in Mid-Market. Impact: The blending of tech workers and locals led to the creation of a new social media platform, 'LocalTechGrievances.com', where users could vent about overpriced avocado toast and share their favorite Wi-Fi passwords.. Fact: Fun fact: The tech giants moved in so fast, the locals thought they were part of an elaborate prank. Turns out, they were just really bad at reading the room..
• Headline: Julian Bond: Civil Rights Icon's Legacy. Impact: Julian Bond's passing prompted a wave of activism that led to the establishment of 'Bond Day', inspiring people to commit random acts of kindness in his honor. However, it soon devolved into a day of unsolicited advice about how to live your life better.. Fact: Julian Bond was a true pioneer. He once said, 'You can’t change the world without some serious commitment' — which is why most people just stick to Netflix..
• Headline: Exclusion of Blacks From Juries Raises Renewed Scrutiny. Impact: The scrutiny on the exclusion of Blacks from juries led to the introduction of a new law requiring all jury selections to be live-streamed, resulting in a reality TV show that no one asked for but everyone watched out of morbid curiosity.. Fact: In the world of juries, if you're Black, your chances of being selected are about as good as winning the lottery — which, coincidentally, is what many people would rather do than serve on a jury..