JUNE 26, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Labour Party Turmoil Post-Brexit Vote. Impact: The internal chaos of the Labour Party following Brexit led to a series of leadership changes that eventually resulted in a political landscape so confusing that even time travelers have trouble keeping track. Spoiler alert: they still haven't figured out how to make sense of it all.. Fact: Did you know that Jeremy Corbyn once owned a pet parrot? Apparently, it was better at diplomacy than some of his party members..
• Headline: Trump and R.N.C. Confront Delegate Revolt. Impact: The crackdown on rebelling delegates set a precedent for future political campaigns where dissenting voices were silenced, leading to a world where political correctness is enforced by a sentient AI that also happens to be a former reality TV star.. Fact: Did you know that the R.N.C. is actually an acronym for 'Really Not Controversial?' Yeah, we didn't think so either..
• Headline: C.I.A. Arms Supply Scandal Uncovered. Impact: The CIA's arms dealings inadvertently created an unintended market for black-market weapons, leading to a future where rogue traders became the hottest new career path, surpassing even social media influencers in popularity.. Fact: Did you know that the CIA once considered selling lemonade on the black market? Turns out their secrets were just as bitter..
• Headline: Volkswagen Faces Long Road Ahead, Even After a Civil Settlement. Impact: Volkswagen's long road ahead after the settlement paved the way for other companies to think they could get away with anything as long as they had a fancy settlement to wave around like a magic wand.. Fact: Did you know that Volkswagen tried to name their cars after popular German beers? The 'Pilsner Passat' didn't quite catch on..