APRIL 18, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Soldiers' Survival Sparks Government Controversy. Impact: When soldiers were told they owed for burials, it sparked a new trend in military bureaucracy. Fast forward a few decades, and now every time someone signs up for the Army, they also sign a waiver agreeing to pay for their own snacks in the mess hall. Talk about a military discount gone wrong!. Fact: Did you know that charging for burials is not just a military thing? It's also a great way to ensure that nobody ever asks you to babysit their kids again!.
• Headline: Healthcare Gains Under the Affordable Care Act. Impact: The Affordable Care Act’s benefits for immigrants, the poor, and minorities can be traced back to the rise of the ‘healthcare is a human right’ movement. And, as a twist of fate, it also led to politicians tragically losing their monopoly on healthcare conversations, but don’t worry, they adjusted by just shouting louder.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more convoluted than the US healthcare system is trying to explain it to a toddler. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: American Pharoah's Early Impact Revealed. Impact: American Pharoah's arrival was so magical that it kickstarted a decade-long obsession with horse racing. Now, every horse has its own Instagram account, and folks are betting on equines as if they were the next big tech startup. Who knew horses could be influencers?. Fact: Did you know that 'Pharoah' was just one letter away from being 'Pharaoh'? Imagine the marketing potential if he had been a reincarnated ancient ruler! Racing could have been in pyramids!.
• Headline: Media Websites Battle Faltering Ad Revenue and Traffic. Impact: The battle for ad revenue led to the rise of clickbait titles, which ultimately resulted in the creation of entire websites dedicated to ranking the best cat videos. So, thanks to media websites struggling, we now know what cats think about existentialism!. Fact: Did you know that if you put 'cat' in your article, your traffic automatically doubles? Try it! Or just put 'Free Pizza' in the title and watch the clicks roll in..
• Headline: For News Outlets Squeezed From the Middle, It’s Bend or Bust. Impact: As traditional media companies struggled, they became so desperate that they started sensationalizing every little thing. This eventually led to the rise of 'you won’t believe what happened next' headlines, causing a global epidemic of eye-rolling.. Fact: Fun fact: If you put the phrase 'squeezed from the middle' in a headline, you're legally required to include a photo of an avocado. Welcome to the hip food blog era!.