APRIL 20, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Saudi Arabia's Asset Sale Threat Explained. Impact: If the Saudis had actually sold off their U.S. assets, the ensuing panic might have led to a worldwide run on oil, forcing everyone to ride bicycles and embrace organic gardening. Imagine a world where your neighbor is a professional kale farmer instead of a hedge fund manager!. Fact: Did you know that the Saudis could probably buy a small country with the money they make from oil? Just a thought!.
• Headline: Hillary Clinton's Triumphant New York Return. Impact: Hillary's triumphant homecoming may have inspired a future generation of politicians. In a few decades, we might see a taco truck running for mayor, all thanks to her political legacy. Because who doesn’t love tacos?. Fact: Did you know that in New York, 'homecoming' is just a fancy way of saying 'I still have a job after all this time'? What a time to be alive!.
• Headline: Fury of Modern Womanhood Explored. Impact: This play might just spark a revolution! Fast forward a few years, and you could see the rise of a new feminist superhero, 'The Angry Woman,' who saves the world one rant at a time.. Fact: Did you know that the average woman faces about 100 instances of sexism a day? If only there were a play for every one of them!.
• Headline: Inquiry of Mayor de Blasio Fund-Raising Extends to ’14 State Senate Races. Impact: The inquiry into de Blasio's fundraising may have led to endless conspiracy theories about political fundraising, eventually giving rise to the popular belief that all politicians are secretly running a pyramid scheme.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, 'fundraising' is just a euphemism for 'buying influence'? It’s like a really expensive game of Monopoly!.