SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Volkswagen Emissions Scandal Unfolds. Impact: If Winterkorn hadn't tried to cheat emissions, we might have skipped the whole 'dieselgate' saga and avoided countless memes about Volkswagen's 'really clean' cars. Who knew a little deceit could lead to a global conversation about honesty in corporate practices?. Fact: Did you know that the scandal prompted a surge in sales for electric vehicles? Guess honesty is the best policy… unless you’re a car company..
• Headline: Print Books Make a Comeback. Impact: The return to print could lead to a future where hipster cafes double as bookstores selling only artisanal paper and vintage typewriters. Who knew e-readers were just a phase? Next up: floppy disks making a comeback!. Fact: Fun fact: The smell of old books is now classified as a 'niche perfume' for those who want to feel nostalgic without the paper cuts..
• Headline: Brooklyn Schools Rezoning Controversy. Impact: This zoning proposal might be the precursor to a future where school diversity discussions become the next reality TV show. Coming soon: 'Keeping Up with the Classrooms'!. Fact: Did you know that Brooklyn's school zoning issues have inspired a whole new genre of social media memes? Because nothing says 'serious issue' like a cat meme!.
• Headline: Yogi Berra, Yankee Who Built His Stardom 90 Percent on Skill and Half on Wit, Dies at 90. Impact: Yogi Berra's passing marked the end of an era, but it also led to an explosion of 'Yogi-isms' being quoted at every family gathering, forever solidifying the awkward uncle's role in social gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that Yogi once said, 'It ain't over till it's over'? Ironically, he was referring to his own career—talk about a prophetic statement!.
• Headline: Anne-Marie Slaughter’s ‘Unfinished Business’. Impact: Slaughter's work could inspire a future where women in the workforce lead to a more equitable society—or at least a few more inspirational quotes on Instagram. #WomenEmpowerment!. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'having it all' probably started as a joke among tired moms drinking cold coffee. Who knew it would become a serious debate?.