JUNE 24, 2016

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• Headline: Olympics 2016: Challenges for Brazil and Rio. Impact: As the Zika virus spread its unwelcome charm, it prompted an unexpected renaissance of mosquito fashion. Mosquitoes became the hottest accessory in Brazil, leading to a bizarre trend where people wore mosquito netting as haute couture at the Olympics.. Fact: Fun fact: Brazil's economy was so bad during the Olympics that even the athletes were considering running away from the games instead of competing..
• Headline: The New York Return Journey. Impact: The emotional journey of New Yorkers returning to their roots created a ripple effect where every pizza place in the city became an unofficial counseling center for nostalgia, leading to the highest rates of 'Remember When' conversations in history.. Fact: Did you know that New York is like a bad ex? No matter how far you go, it always finds a way to pull you back in with its over-priced coffee and relentless hustle..
• Headline: Populist Anger Upends Politics on Both Sides of the Atlantic. Impact: The populist uprising following the E.U. vote created a time loop where every politician is forced to listen to their constituents, leading to a strange world where politicians actually care about the people they serve—though, that's still up for debate.. Fact: Did you know that 'populism' is just a fancy term for politicians trying to do their job as if they just discovered the internet and read some comments?.
• Headline: Goodbye, Old-School Amenities. Impact: With the decline of old-school amenities, future generations will look back and wonder how people lived without in-building sushi bars and personal yoga instructors, triggering a movement where people camp out in their living rooms for the 'retro' experience.. Fact: Did you know that the decline of old-school amenities means the only thing left that’s standard in city buildings is the rent, which still manages to increase despite the lack of any actual amenities?.