SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pope Francis' Mission for the Homeless. Impact: Pope Francis's outreach to the homeless catches on, leading to a global trend where pop culture icons become the new social workers. Soon, reality TV stars will be handing out soup instead of just drama.. Fact: This isn't the first time a Pope has met the homeless; it’s just the first time they remembered to bring a camera..
• Headline: Love and Memory in An Opening in Time. Impact: This play will inspire countless awkward reunions and 'what if' conversations, ultimately leading to a surge in self-published memoirs titled 'Almost Lovers: The Book.'. Fact: In an alternate universe, this play ends with the characters deciding to just swipe right on Tinder instead..
• Headline: Hillary Clinton Email Inquiry Weighs if Aides Erred at ‘Send’. Impact: The endless scrutiny over Hillary's emails leads to the creation of a new form of digital espionage where sending memes becomes a national security concern. Welcome to the future of meme diplomacy.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, 'send' is just a button, but in politics, it can lead to dramatic reenactments and endless investigations..
• Headline: The Stress of New Construction. Impact: The stress from new construction projects eventually leads to the world's first 'Construction Anxiety' therapy retreat, where participants learn to cope with the emotional turmoil of losing their favorite coffee shop views.. Fact: New construction stress is like a metaphor for life: just when you think you’ve settled in, something comes along and knocks down your favorite corner of comfort..