FEBRUARY 6, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Campaign: Funding or Brand-Building?. Impact: Trump's campaign marked the start of a new era where billionaires could simply self-fund their political ambitions, leading to the eventual establishment of the 'Billionaire's Club' in Congress where members only discussed investment strategies and perfecting their golf swings.. Fact: Fun fact: Trump's hair was once considered a separate entity and almost ran for office itself. It was highly endorsed by the 'Mane Support Group'..
• Headline: Empowering Lives Through Fashion in Liberia. Impact: Archel Bernard's efforts to blend lives and fashion sparked a global trend where fashion students began using recycled materials to make clothing, leading to a disastrous runway show where models tripped on their own eco-friendly creations.. Fact: Did you know that Liberia's fashion industry once tried to get a reality show off the ground? It was called 'Project Runway: Survivor Edition' and involved actual survival skills..
• Headline: Dear Google, Is There a Shrink for That?. Impact: The rise of boutique therapies eventually led to the creation of 'Therapists on Demand', where you could hire a therapist to attend your family gatherings—because nothing says 'family bonding' like a professional mediator in the corner with a clipboard.. Fact: Did you know that the first 'boutique therapy' was simply a hipster who charged friends to listen to their problems while sipping organic kombucha? Classy..
• Headline: Faith in Agency Clouded Bernie Sanders’s V.A. Response. Impact: Bernie Sanders’s response to the V.A. complaints caused a massive increase in veterans seeking therapy, which subsequently led to a nationwide shortage of therapists whose waiting lists became longer than the line at the DMV.. Fact: Interestingly, the V.A. has a secret program called 'Operation: Coffee & Complaints', where veterans can vent about their issues over a free cup of joe. It’s surprisingly effective … or so they say..