AUGUST 3, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Las Vegas Housing Crisis Recovery Struggles. Impact: If the housing crash hadn't turned Las Vegas into a ghost town, perhaps we wouldn't have seen the rise of the 'desert underwater' real estate phenomenon. Who knew that a city known for its glitz would become the poster child for bad investments? Thanks, 2008!. Fact: Las Vegas is now home to more abandoned homes than slot machines. Bet you didn't see that coming!.
• Headline: Trump's Controversial Attacks in Election Campaign. Impact: Trump's attacks on the Khan family were like tossing a grenade into a crowded party. Not only did it rattle the G.O.P., but it also paved the way for future political antics. If only someone had told him that diplomacy isn't a game of dodgeball.. Fact: This was just the beginning of Trump’s talent for turning allies into frenemies. If there were a reality show for that, he’d win an Emmy!.
• Headline: Urban Parks: A Growing Retreat in NYC. Impact: As parks became overcrowded, the quest for relaxation turned into a battle for survival. The more people flocked to parks, the more they became urban jungles. Little did they know, they were about to invent the sport of 'park-squatting'.. Fact: New York City parks now have their own traffic jams—who needs cars when you have a sea of yoga mats?.
• Headline: Review: ‘Suicide Squad’ Chases Nihilistic Swagger but Trips Over Its Own Feet. Impact: The underwhelming reception of 'Suicide Squad' not only made studios rethink their approach to superhero films, but it also opened the floodgates for more ‘gritty and dark’ adaptations that ultimately led to an era of over-saturated superhero content. Thanks for nothing, Squad!. Fact: The film's failure led to a surge in therapy sessions for comic book fans. Who knew superheroes could cause such emotional turmoil?.
• Headline: How a Secretive Branch of ISIS Built a Global Network of Killers. Impact: The revelations from the German man about ISIS's secretive branch helped many governments realize that ignorance is not bliss. This knowledge spread like wildfire, leading to an era of heightened security and the birth of many conspiracy theories about secret organizations. Because, you know, everyone loves a good secret society drama.. Fact: Turns out, the only thing scarier than ISIS is the sheer number of documentaries produced about them. Who needs cable with this endless supply of true crime?.