SEPTEMBER 6, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pope Francis' Historic U.S. Visit. Impact: Pope Francis's visit sparked a worldwide papal trend. Fast forward a few decades and we see popes using drones for global outreach, while the Vatican invests in a luxury jet just for coffee runs.. Fact: Did you know that the Pope's first visit was more about the selfies than the sermons? Apparently, the Holy See has a strict 'no filter' policy!.
• Headline: Hope for Children with Rare Disease. Impact: This flicker of hope ignited a global research frenzy. Imagine a future where scientists are creating a 'cure-all' pill, but it’s just a placebo and everyone still believes they’re healthier.. Fact: Rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata is a mouthful, but it also makes for a great trivia question at parties—if you want to clear the room..
• Headline: Europe Faces Migrant Crisis. Impact: As Europe scrambles, future leaders are inspired to develop escape plans for migratory crises, leading to very creative (and questionable) political policies involving inflatable boats and free pizza.. Fact: Fun fact: the phrase 'flooding borders' was originally coined by a guy who just really loved water sports and didn't think it through..
• Headline: Ousted as Gay, Aging Veterans Are Battling Again for Honorable Discharges. Impact: The battle for honorable discharges snowballed into a movement that ultimately led to legislation that even included a 'retroactive apology' clause—because nothing says 'sorry' like a government form.. Fact: It's ironic that getting ousted for being gay led to these veterans becoming the ultimate warriors for equality—talk about a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood movie!.
• Headline: Workers Organize, but Don’t Unionize, to Get Protection Under Labor Law. Impact: This grassroots movement eventually blossomed into a global phenomenon where workers everywhere were organizing but not unionizing, leading to the invention of a new yoga style: 'Namaste and Negotiate.'. Fact: Did you know that organizing doesn’t require a clipboard? Just a good playlist and a strong Wi-Fi connection to coordinate your next big protest in style!.