MAY 6, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ryan Warns Trump about G.O.P. Risks. Impact: Ryan's warning could spark a chain reaction where Trump decides to run for office every year until the end of time. Imagine a future where every election cycle is just a rerun of 'The Apprentice' but with more tweets.. Fact: Did you know that 'G.O.P.' stands for 'Grand Old Party'? They should consider rebranding to 'Grumpy Old Politicians' at this rate..
• Headline: Remembering Father Daniel Berrigan. Impact: Berrigan's advocacy for peace has certainly set a precedent—one that could lead to time travelers in the future using his speeches as a blueprint for negotiations. Forget the time machine; just throw a Berrigan quote at a conflict.. Fact: Did you know that Daniel Berrigan once said, 'The greatest act of violence is to deny people the truth'? Sounds like he might have been talking about politics today!.
• Headline: Sadiq Khan Elected in London, Becoming Its First Muslim Mayor. Impact: Khan’s election could inspire other cities to elect mayors based on their ability to give inspiring speeches rather than actual qualifications. Soon, we may find ourselves with a reality star as mayor of every major city!. Fact: Did you know that Sadiq Khan has been known to run marathons? Because running a city is clearly not tiring enough..
• Headline: A Preview of a ‘Gigaweek’ at Auction Houses, Whose Big Sales Are Smaller Than 2015’s. Impact: The 'Gigaweek' could be the tipping point that leads to auction houses becoming the new mega-chains of the future, where everyone bids on everything, from art to the last slice of pizza at a fancy gallery opening.. Fact: Did you know that back in the day, art was sold out of the back of horse-drawn carriages? Now, it's sold out of buildings that look like they could house a small country..