MARCH 9, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sanders Upsets in Michigan Primary. Impact: If Bernie Sanders hadn't won Michigan, the Democratic Party might have embraced an entirely different candidate. Imagine a timeline where the 2020 election featured a totally different set of hairdos and slogans. It's a butterfly effect that could have led to a reality show starring politicians debating on a yacht.. Fact: Did you know that in the grand scheme of things, the Michigan primary has more fluctuations than a soap opera plot? Tune in next week to see who sleeps with whom!.
• Headline: F.D.A. Approves Amarin's Drug Promotion. Impact: Allowing Amarin to promote off-label drug use might have led to a world where everyone is randomly self-prescribing omega-3s for every ailment known to mankind. Next thing you know, we're all swimming in fish oil and calling it a health revolution.. Fact: Did you know that off-label drug use is like a secret menu at a restaurant? You might get something amazing, or you might end up with a side of regret..
• Headline: Obama's Vision for Mideast Peace. Impact: Obama's attempts to pave the way for a Mideast deal could be seen as the first step in a long game of geopolitical chess that only the most optimistic players are willing to engage in. Who knew that a two-state solution could lead to a three-hour Netflix documentary?. Fact: Did you know that every time a politician proposes a peace plan, a unicorn is born? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be nice?.
• Headline: Review: Mayhem! Gambling! Disco! In ‘Disaster!’ It’s All There for the Spoofing. Impact: The musical 'Disaster!' could inspire a generation of theatergoers to embrace a new genre: the 'disaster musical.' Imagine a world where every stage production is a train wreck—literally and figuratively. Broadway, prepare for chaos!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more chaotic than a disaster musical is the actual disaster it's spoofing? It’s like watching a train wreck while stuck in traffic..
• Headline: Your Next Trip, Courtesy of Google Search. Impact: Google's ambition to simplify vacation planning could lead to a future where everyone is traveling to the same Instagrammable locations, creating a paradox of sameness. Soon, vacation spots will feel like a giant, overcrowded theme park.. Fact: Did you know that if you keep searching for vacation spots online, the next thing you know, you'll be on a plane to a destination you didn't even know existed? Surprise!.