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HEADLINES ON November 20, 2015
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- Headline: Essential Tips for First-Time Home Buyers. Impact: The soaring prices of Manhattan apartments triggered a nationwide trend where millennials decided to live in tiny homes, leading to the Tiny Home Movement and a subsequent resurgence of the 'less is more' mantra that nobody seems to be following.. Fact: Isn't it funny that buying a home in Manhattan is like entering a high-stakes auction? Spoiler alert: the house always wins, and your bank account loses..
- Headline: On the Cigar Trail in Cuba. Impact: The thawing relations between the U.S. and Cuba not only led to a cigar renaissance but also inadvertently started an obsession with mojitos that took over American summer BBQs, resulting in a nationwide mint shortage.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing better than a Cuban cigar is... well, a Cuban sandwich, but that’s a different kind of indulgence!.
- Headline: At Latin Grammys, Suave Ballads, Raucous Emoting and a Rare Political Turn. Impact: The Latin Grammys' unexpected political turn inspired a wave of artists to incorporate politics into their music, leading to the birth of the 'Protest Ballad' genre that had everyone wondering if they should dance or protest.. Fact: It’s amazing how a few catchy tunes can spark a revolution—or at least a heated discussion over brunch!.