FEBRUARY 5, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Investors Take a Leap of Faith with Uber. Impact: This headline set off a chain reaction where investors started to think they could throw money at anything with a cool name. Thank you, Uber, for indirectly funding a decade of 'innovative' startups selling artisanal toast and cat yoga classes.. Fact: Investors making blind bets is just like playing blackjack, but instead of chips, they have dreams and regrets..
• Headline: Democrat Candidates Address Money in Politics. Impact: The debate became a never-ending cycle of politicians trying to one-up each other, leading to a future where debates are just contestants on a reality TV show throwing shade at each other while trying to sell us on their 'authenticity.'. Fact: Did you know that the word 'debate' comes from the Latin 'debatus,' which means 'to argue over who can throw money at issues the hardest'?.
• Headline: Manhattan and Brooklyn's Luxe Rental Boom. Impact: The influx of high-end rentals led to a gentrification boom, where hipsters suddenly found it trendy to pay $3,000 a month for a studio with 'vintage' exposed bricks and a view of the neighbor's laundry.. Fact: In New York, the only thing higher than the rent is the number of times you’ll have to say 'that's so Brooklyn' in a conversation..
• Headline: Homeless Young People of New York, Overlooked and Underserved. Impact: This focus on homeless young people sparked a movement that led to better outreach and support services, but also a series of think pieces about how to sell overpriced coffee to them—because nothing screams 'help' like a $10 latte.. Fact: In a twist of irony, the census for the homeless population is often as overlooked as the young people it aims to count. Who knew counting could be this complicated?.
• Headline: The Town of Colma, Where San Francisco’s Dead Live. Impact: The town of Colma became a haven for the deceased, leading to a bizarre future where living residents throw parties to attract spirits, inadvertently starting a trend of ghost-themed events across the nation.. Fact: Colma is actually a great place to be buried—unlike your ex's promises to call you back. At least in Colma, the residents are committed to staying put!.