JANUARY 20, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Skeleton Crew: A Detroit Story. Impact: This play about autoworkers in Detroit sparked a revival of empathy in theater, leading to a worldwide movement where every drama class had to include at least one sad play about workers. The irony? Those students were often still trapped in their own circumstances of student loans. Fact: Did you know that ‘Skeleton Crew’ was so good that it made people forget about the actual skeletons in the auto industry’s closet? Just kidding, they’re still there, lurking around!.
• Headline: Bacha Khan University Attack Overview. Impact: The tragic attack at Bacha Khan University sent shockwaves through global security protocols, leading to a world where even your grandma has to go through a metal detector just to enter a bingo hall. Thanks, terrorism!. Fact: Did you know that this attack was so horrendous that it even made international headlines? Because, you know, sometimes the world only pays attention when it’s too late.
• Headline: Tech’s ‘Frightful 5’ Will Dominate Digital Life for Foreseeable Future. Impact: As the ‘Frightful 5’ continued to dominate, they inadvertently created a world where tech giants were more powerful than some governments. Who knew a bunch of nerds in hoodies would have more influence than actual leaders? Welcome to the future, where your social media likes hold more weight than your vote!. Fact: Did you know that while these tech companies grow, the average person is still trying to figure out how to turn off their smart fridge? Progress!.