JUNE 29, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dream of a National Slavery Museum. Impact: If Wilder's museum had opened a decade earlier, it might have prevented countless debates on the subject of reparations. But alas, the universe decided we needed more Twitter arguments instead.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of a national slavery museum is as old as the internet? So basically, we've been waiting longer than for the next season of our favorite show..
• Headline: Facebook Prioritizes Friends Over News. Impact: By prioritizing baby pictures over news, Facebook inadvertently paved the way for conspiracy theories to flourish. Who needs facts when you have a cat in a hat?. Fact: Did you know that this change led to the rise of influencers who think their smoothie recipe is more important than world events? Thanks, Facebook!.
• Headline: Facebook's Shift Away from News Delivery. Impact: When Facebook admitted it would rather show your aunt's casserole than cover climate change, it sent media outlets scrambling. Now, we can't tell if we're living in a news cycle or a reality show.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time something was this shocking, it was when someone tried to convince us that pineapple belongs on pizza. Spoiler alert: It does not..
• Headline: Trump Institute Offered Get-Rich Schemes With Plagiarized Lessons. Impact: The Trump Institute's shoddy practices not only tarnished the Trump brand but also made every get-rich-quick scheme seem like a legitimate business model. 'Just put your name on it!' became the new mantra.. Fact: Did you know that plagiarism doesn't just apply to school essays? Apparently, it also works for 'educational institutions' that promise to teach you how to make money off other people's ideas!.