MARCH 21, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hollywood's Streaming Service Debate. Impact: This little feud over streaming eventually leads to the rise of a tech giant that will not only dominate the entertainment landscape but also the entire world, as people find themselves binging shows instead of interacting with fellow humans. Thanks, Screening Room!. Fact: Did you know that the average American now spends more time on streaming services than on actual family gatherings? Just remember to pause it when Grandma walks in!.
• Headline: Clinton vs. Sanders: Age-Driven Politics. Impact: This battle of demographics leads to the invention of the 'Age-O-Matic', a device that predicts election outcomes based on whether the candidate knows how to use a flip phone or not. Spoiler: It’s not looking good for the future!. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a Polaroid user is now older than half the members of Congress? Talk about a generational gap!.
• Headline: The Mutual Dependence of Donald Trump and the News Media. Impact: The symbiotic relationship between Trump and the media leads to a new era of journalism where headlines become more dramatic than the actual events. Eventually, this gives birth to reality TV news, where everything's as scripted as a soap opera!. Fact: Did you know that news ratings soared during Trump's presidency? Maybe they should just have a 'Trump Channel' and save everyone the trouble of pretending it's news!.
• Headline: Self-Correcting Beyond a Web Era Marked by Sensationalism. Impact: The fallout from the Gawker case spurs an unprecedented movement towards privacy and ethical journalism, leading to the eventual rise of 'fact-checking ninjas' who lurk in the shadows of the internet, ready to pounce on falsehoods before they go viral.. Fact: In a twist of irony, Hulk Hogan's case against Gawker sparked a greater interest in privacy, yet here we are, living in a world where we share our entire lives online for 'likes'..