JANUARY 9, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Doctors Unite Against Outsourcing Threat. Impact: When doctors decided to unionize, they unknowingly started a chain reaction that would eventually lead to the rise of telemedicine and a nationwide obsession with doctor reviews. All thanks to their desire to resist outsourcing, we now have Yelp for physicians. Who knew fighting the 'medical machine' would lead to patients rating their doctors like they were ordering takeout?. Fact: Did you know that 'medical machine' is just a fancy term for a hospital's coffee machine? It's basically the only thing that keeps everyone awake during those long shifts..
• Headline: Royal Heritage and Greyhound Racing in Punjab. Impact: By racing dogs in secret, wealthy Sikh landowners inadvertently paved the way for reality TV dog competitions. Who would have thought that a casual pastime could lead to a cultural phenomenon where people scream at their TVs as they watch contestants parade their pooches around?. Fact: Fun fact: Greyhounds can reach speeds of up to 45 mph. That's faster than your average car in gridlock, but hey, at least the dogs are having fun!.
• Headline: Teaching Consent in Higher Education. Impact: The introduction of consent education in college classes sparked a global movement. Who knew that teaching about consent would lead to the eventual rise of apps designed to log consent? Next up: a blockchain-based system for tracking who said 'yes' to what!. Fact: Did you know that the first recorded use of 'consent' dates back to the 12th century? Back then, it was mostly about getting permission to eat the last piece of pie at a feast..
• Headline: ‘Broken System’ Allows ISIS to Profit From Looted Antiquities. Impact: The police raid in Bulgaria opened a can of worms that revealed just how deep the antiquities trafficking rabbit hole goes. This event made people suddenly care about history, leading to a surge in 'Antiquities Awareness Month'—who knew? Now people are just as likely to binge-watch 'Antiques Roadshow' as they are to scroll through TikTok.. Fact: Did you know that antiquities trafficking is considered one of the largest black markets in the world? It's like eBay, but with a lot more history and way fewer returns..
• Headline: Challenging Uber, Lyft Bets on a Road Wide Enough for Two. Impact: Lyft's billion-dollar investment is like watching a game of Monopoly where one player suddenly decides to build hotels everywhere. This bold move may have sparked a ride-hailing arms race that will lead to flying cars—because nothing says 'convenience' like being stuck in the sky during rush hour.. Fact: Did you know that the very first ridesharing service was actually a horse-and-buggy? Just kidding, but if you think about it, it’s surprisingly close to what we have today—minus the horses’ refusal to deal with traffic..