JULY 9, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Syndergaard's Surprise Exit at All-Star Game. Impact: If only the Mets had known that one pitcher’s arm fatigue would set off a chain reaction leading to the invention of arm-strengthening gadgets. Who knew the future of sports tech hinged on one bad day?. Fact: Did you know that the Mets have been clobbered by the Baseball Gods so many times that they probably have a dedicated room for sacrificial offerings in their stadium?.
• Headline: Murray's Historic Final Showdown. Impact: Murray's victory over the 'Big 2' led to a renaissance in tennis fandom, inspiring millions to believe they could also upset the status quo—until they realized they couldn't serve to save their lives.. Fact: Did you know that this match marked the beginning of a secret alliance between lesser-known players to overthrow the Federer-Djokovic regime? Spoiler alert: It didn’t work..
• Headline: Chief Brown's Leadership During Crisis. Impact: Chief Brown's response during the standoff set a new precedent for police communication, inadvertently launching a reality show about police reform—because nothing says 'serious reform' like reality TV.. Fact: Did you know that David Brown's calm demeanor during crises was so inspirational that it motivated an entire generation of police chiefs to take acting classes?.
• Headline: Obama’s Delicate Balance on Issue of Race and Policing. Impact: Obama’s balancing act on race and policing was so delicate that it inspired a Broadway play titled 'The Tightrope', which ironically ended with everyone falling off the tightrope.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'delicate balance' was used so often during this time that it almost became the official slogan for political discussions, right next to 'Let’s agree to disagree'?.
• Headline: Audra McDonald and Zachary Quinto on Public, and Private, Drama. Impact: McDonald and Quinto's dialogue about childhood struggles led to an unexpected surge in arts funding for youth, proving that all it takes to change the world is a couple of actors spilling their emotional guts.. Fact: Did you know that Audra McDonald has more Tony Awards than most people have friends? It’s almost like she’s collecting them as a hobby!.