AUGUST 25, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mylan's EpiPen Price Hike Tactics. Impact: As Mylan raised the price of EpiPens, people started hoarding them like they were gold bars. This led to a black market for expired EpiPens in the future, where shady deals took place in dimly lit alleys. Suddenly, EpiPen smuggling became the hottest new trend in underground economy.. Fact: Did you know that Mylan’s price hike was so steep that the only thing people could afford after buying an EpiPen was a single peanut? Enjoy your allergies, folks!.
• Headline: French Burkini Bans Spark Controversy. Impact: The backlash against the Burkini ban sparked a global movement for swimwear freedom. In an alternate timeline, beach fashion became a competitive sport, and the first-ever 'Swimwear Olympics' featured categories like 'Most Daring Cover-Up' and 'Speedo Showdown.'. Fact: Did you know that in France, swimwear choices can lead to armed confrontations? Next time you're at the beach, remember: it’s not just sunburns you have to worry about!.
• Headline: Trump's Shift to a Scripted Approach. Impact: As Trump began sticking to scripts, a new genre of political thrillers emerged, where every speech was a nail-biting cliffhanger. Fans eagerly awaited the next plot twist, not realizing it was just him reading a teleprompter.. Fact: Did you know that following a script is an ancient practice? It’s what Shakespeare did, but somehow, it sounds more dramatic when Trump does it..
• Headline: Quest for a New Life Ends in a Tangle of Gang Ties. Impact: Roberto Rodríguez's tragic fate led to a surge in cautionary tales about the American Dream. In the timeline where he survived, he became the poster child for 'Don't Trust Strangers' campaigns, making street brawls a thing of the past.. Fact: Did you know that the Bronx has a long history of colorful characters and gripping stories? It’s almost like a real-life version of a crime drama, minus the scripted endings..
• Headline: Cycling Matches the Pace and Pitches of Tech. Impact: As cycling became the new golf in tech circles, future CEOs began negotiating deals while pedaling furiously. This led to the invention of 'Bike-vestors,' who only made investments if you could keep up with them on a 10-mile ride.. Fact: Did you know that cycling is the only sport that can make you feel like you’re exercising while also justifying your coffee and pastry habit? Welcome to the tech world!.