MAY 30, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hollywood Lawyer's Influence in Gawker Case. Impact: After Gawker's downfall, a butterfly flapped its wings, leading to the rise of dozens of celebrity lawsuits over the years. Suddenly, everyone with a phone and a grudge was a potential plaintiff, causing a sharp spike in legal fees and a significant drop in tabloid gossip. Who knew privacy rights could create a legal gold rush?. Fact: Charles J. Harder was not just a lawyer; he was the go-to enabler for celebrities wanting to sue anyone who dared to speak their name. So much for freedom of speech, right?.
• Headline: Mike Rice's Journey to Coaching Redemption. Impact: Mike Rice's redemption arc inspired countless former coaches and athletes to rethink their methods. This resulted in a trend of 'reformed' coaches popping up everywhere, creating a dawn of motivational speeches that inspired more eye-rolls than actual motivation.. Fact: Before his coaching redemption, Mike Rice was as notorious as a kid who steals the last cookie. Now he’s like that kid who claims they've turned over a new leaf but still hoards cookies under their bed..
• Headline: McEnroe Takes on Coaching Challenge. Impact: John McEnroe's coaching gig is proof that in sports, anything is possible—even if you have the emotional stability of a racquet-wielding tornado. This inspired a wave of former players to think, 'Hey, I can shout at kids too!'. Fact: McEnroe coaching is like your grumpy uncle giving relationship advice—entertaining but probably not the best choice for guidance..
• Headline: Can Donald Trump Win? These Battleground Regions Will Decide. Impact: The battle for battleground regions during Trump's campaign set the stage for political drama that rivals reality TV. The results? A whole generation of Americans now knows more about electoral geography than they ever wanted to.. Fact: In the end, the only thing that gets decided in battleground regions is how many lawn signs you can fit in your front yard before the HOA shows up..
• Headline: Enthralled by Sicily, Again. Impact: Francine Prose's family trip to Sicily triggered an unexpected tourism boom. People everywhere suddenly thought, 'If she can go back, so can we!'—leading to overcrowding and grumpy locals. Thanks, Francine!. Fact: Sicily: the only place where you can eat amazing food while simultaneously contemplating the existential dread of returning to your mundane life. Bon voyage!.