DECEMBER 2, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: ISIS Statehood Promises Unraveled. Impact: The downfall of ISIS's promise of statehood led to a surge in social media influencers claiming to be 'escapees' from the caliphate, inadvertently giving rise to an entire genre of motivational TikToks about leaving toxic environments.. Fact: Did you know that the tax system under ISIS was so bad that even the Grim Reaper would have preferred to be self-employed?.
• Headline: Yahoo Considers Major Business Changes. Impact: Yahoo's decision to sell off its core business eventually spiraled into the rise of tech startups, each boasting about their 'unique' business models, mostly revolving around selling socks to hipsters.. Fact: Did you know that Yahoo's core business was once like that one friend who keeps promising to get their life together but instead just collects more useless junk?.
• Headline: Muslims Disillusioned by Christie’s Refugee Stance. Impact: Chris Christie's shift in stance created a butterfly effect where local Muslims began to organize community potlucks, believing they could woo politicians back with food. Spoiler: It worked, but only for the snacks.. Fact: Did you know that politicians changing their minds is about as rare as a vegan at a barbecue? But hey, at least they can still enjoy the salads!.
• Headline: How I Learned to Hunt. Impact: The novice hunter's journey inspired a reality TV show that combined hunting with family drama, leading to the birth of 'The Real Housewives of Mississippi: Duck Edition.'. Fact: Did you know that in Mississippi, 'hunting' is just a fancy word for 'getting out of the house to avoid chores'?.
• Headline: NATO Unveils Plans to Grow, Drawing Fury and Threats From Russia. Impact: NATO's plans to grow and Russia's fury led to a series of memes that depicted Vladimir Putin as a grumpy cat, which somehow made international relations feel less intense and more like a sitcom.. Fact: Did you know that NATO's expansion is like that friend who keeps inviting more people to the party while you just wanted a quiet night in? Thanks, but no thanks!.