MARCH 4, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pension Cuts at Tennessee Valley Authority. Impact: These cuts set a precedent for corporate America, where executives learned that they could quietly pocket millions while their employees wrestled with dwindling retirement funds. Thanks, T.V.A., for paving the way for future CEO yachts!. Fact: The T.V.A. was established in 1933 to provide electricity to impoverished regions. Now, it seems their mission has pivoted to providing executive bonuses instead. Progress?.
• Headline: Familiar: A Cultural Journey to Matrimony. Impact: This play not only highlighted cultural clashes but also inspired countless sitcoms about weddings where family members argue and hilarity ensues. Spoiler alert: they all end up at the same dinner table eventually.. Fact: Danai Gurira, the playwright, is also known for her role as Michonne on 'The Walking Dead.' So, if you think family weddings are tough, just imagine if zombies showed up as well!.
• Headline: In Republican Debate, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio Wage Urgent Attacks on Donald Trump. Impact: This debate marked a turning point in Republican politics where Trump went from a reality TV star to the 'political outsider' everyone pretended to dislike but secretly adored. Who knew chaos could be so entertaining?. Fact: Ted Cruz once famously read 'Green Eggs and Ham' during a filibuster. Because if you're going to be long-winded, you might as well entertain the kids too!.
• Headline: New York Homes Under $500,000. Impact: This headline is a beacon of hope for those dreaming of a New York lifestyle—until they realize 'under $500,000' means a shoebox in the Bronx instead of a three-bedroom in Brooklyn. Good luck with that!. Fact: In 1970, the average price of a home in New York was around $30,000. Inflation is real, folks. Just remember, those were the days when you could actually afford to live in your own city!.