AUGUST 26, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' Sparks Industry Controversy. Impact: Frank Ocean's 'Blonde' lit the fuse on a musical revolution that led to the rise of bedroom pop, influencers pretending to be music critics, and endless debates over streaming royalties, ultimately leading to a world where everyone thinks they can be a music producer. Thanks a lot, Frank.. Fact: Did you know 'Blonde' was the soundtrack to many existential crises? Just like every other album released in the last decade!.
• Headline: VW Settles Diesel Scandal with Dealers. Impact: VW’s diesel scandal settlement not only drained their wallets but also sparked a global awakening to corporate responsibility, leading to the rise of electric cars, hipster eco-friendly transportation, and everyone pretending they actually care about the environment.. Fact: Did you know that 'VW' stands for 'Volkswagen' and 'Vexing' as in how vexed their dealers are about the whole situation?.
• Headline: Mylan’s Price Hike Controversy Explained. Impact: Mylan's price hikes triggered a healthcare outrage that led to the birth of countless hashtags, viral memes, and a new generation of activists who now believe they can negotiate drug prices while ordering coffee. Thanks, Heather!. Fact: Did you know that EpiPens are the only device that can turn someone into a social media savant overnight? Just add a price tag!.
• Headline: A Motivational Tool: Believing That Tennis’s Big Four Era Is Over. Impact: The end of the Big Four era in tennis was a wake-up call for aspiring players, leading to an influx of underdogs and players with wild hairstyles, forever altering the sport's landscape and ensuring that every tournament would have at least one 'surprise' finalist who everyone Googles.. Fact: Did you know that the Big Four have collectively won more Grand Slams than a small country? Guess they really took 'tennis diplomacy' to heart!.
• Headline: Syria’s Paradox: Why the War Only Ever Seems to Get Worse. Impact: The ongoing chaos in Syria has become a case study in how not to handle civil wars, inspiring countless papers, documentaries, and a whole new genre of 'how-not-to' workshops for future leaders. Spoiler: it's not going well.. Fact: Did you know that Syria's situation has become so complex that even historians are throwing their hands up and saying, 'You know what, let's just focus on ancient Rome instead?'.