JULY 28, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ailes's Departure Sparks Fox News Tension. Impact: The internal split at Fox News led to the rise of new media platforms that would eventually drown out traditional news outlets. Who knew a little office drama would pave the way for TikTok news anchors?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing louder than Fox News's silence after Ailes's departure is the sound of their lawyers drafting NDAs?.
• Headline: Clinton vs. Trump: Conventions in Contrast. Impact: Trump's Twitter-centric approach set off a chain reaction where politicians began treating social media like a high school cafeteria, leading to the most dramatic 'likes' and 'retweets' in political history.. Fact: You know it's a sad day for democracy when the best political debate happens in 280 characters or less. Welcome to the future!.
• Headline: Championing Optimism, Obama Hails Clinton as His Political Heir. Impact: Obama's endorsement of Clinton solidified the idea that political dynasties are like bad reality shows—impossible to avoid and somehow still captivating. Who needs plot twists when you have family ties?. Fact: Did you know that in politics, 'heir' sounds a lot like 'error'? Because dynasty politics often leads to the same old mistakes..
• Headline: Debt Collectors’ Abuses Prompt Consumer Agency to Propose New Rules. Impact: The proposed rules against debt collectors resulted in future lawsuits and an influx of 'How to Avoid Debt Collectors' TikTok videos, proving that even financial advice can go viral.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing scarier than debt collectors is the way they can turn a simple phone call into a horror movie plot twist? 'You owe how much?!'.