JUNE 10, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Experience NYC's Micro Apartment Revolution. Impact: This tiny home trend sparked a global revolution in minimalism, causing people to downsize so much that the term 'living large' was redefined as 'living in a shoebox with a cat.'. Fact: Did you know that tiny homes originally started as a way to escape mortgage debt, but now they're just a trendy way to impress your friends on Instagram?.
• Headline: Clinton Leverages Obama's Popularity for Support. Impact: Hillary’s reliance on Obama’s star power led to a series of political memes that ultimately shifted the focus from policies to who has the best dancing skills at fundraisers. Fact: Did you know that during campaign season, every politician tries to harness the power of Obama like he's a modern-day political Jedi? May the polls be with you!.
• Headline: Greed, Passion, Lust, Betrayal, and the Olympics in Between. Impact: The overwhelming popularity of telenovelas during the Olympics altered the course of sports broadcasting, leading to a future where athletes regularly break into melodramatic monologues mid-competition. Fact: Did you know that telenovelas have such a profound grip on viewers that even the Olympic athletes had to consider auditioning for the next big soap opera instead of focusing on their events?.
• Headline: An E.R. Kicks the Habit of Opioids for Pain. Impact: As this E.R. kicked the opioid habit, it sent shockwaves through the medical community, inspiring a wave of unconventional treatments, including acupuncture by certified therapy goats. Fact: Did you know that therapy goats are now more sought after than actual doctors in some circles? Forget your prescription; just bring in a goat and watch your stress disappear!.