JUNE 2, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: William Bell and Stax Records Legacy. Impact: William Bell's soulful melodies inspired countless future musicians to create their own music, leading to a global obsession with the 'soul' genre. Eventually, this paved the way for the rise of reality TV talent shows, where aspiring singers would cry on stage while their dreams were crushed—thanks, William!. Fact: Did you know that Stax Records was once so influential that it could have been a political party? They could have run on a platform of 'Soul Music or Bust!'.
• Headline: Gilded Cage: The Zarrab Legal Controversy. Impact: Reza Zarrab's request for a gilded cage sparked a trend where wealthy defendants began to demand luxury accommodations in jails, leading to the rise of 'prison resorts'—because who wouldn't want a spa day while serving time?. Fact: Fun fact: Many judges are now considering adding a 'gold-plated' option to their sentencing guidelines, just to keep things classy..
• Headline: Clinton's Warning on Trump's Diplomacy. Impact: Hillary Clinton's portrayal of Trump as a foreign policy threat led to an increase in tinfoil hat sales across the nation. Conspiracy theorists had a field day connecting dots that only they could see.. Fact: Did you know that in the alternate timeline where Clinton didn't run, Trump became a contestant on 'The Bachelor'? Honestly, it could have been more entertaining..
• Headline: Payday Loans’ Debt Spiral to Be Curtailed. Impact: The curtailing of payday loan debt spirals eventually inspired a new wave of internet memes titled 'Payday Loan Horror Stories,' which became wildly popular among millennials and Gen Z—highlighting just how 'fun' financial mismanagement can be.. Fact: Did you know that the average payday loan has an APR that could make a loan shark blush? They say money can't buy happiness, but it sure can buy a miserable experience!.
• Headline: How Will ‘Brexit’ Vote Go? Monty Python May Offer Clue. Impact: The Brexit vote led to a national identity crisis in Britain, inspiring a slew of therapy sessions and a new genre of music called 'Brexit Blues,' where artists lamented over pints of beer about their lost sense of belonging.. Fact: Did you know that Monty Python was so influential in British culture that they could probably run for Prime Minister and win? Just imagine the debates—'And now for something completely different!'.