SEPTEMBER 25, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Aleppo Under Siege: A Dire Strategy Emerges. Impact: If they had just scrolled past Aleppo on Google Maps, perhaps history would have taken a gentler turn. Instead, the scorched Earth strategy became a blueprint for future conflicts, leading to more 'how-not-to' manuals in global diplomacy.. Fact: Aleppo has been inhabited for over 8,000 years. A shame it couldn't just send a 'Do Not Disturb' sign to the 21st century..
• Headline: The Role of Debate Moderators. Impact: The moderators' struggle to interject in candidate lies set a dangerous precedent where 'fact-checking' became synonymous with 'no one cares'. Future debates were left in a chaotic free-for-all, leaving viewers wondering if they were watching a debate or a reality show.. Fact: Moderators have developed faster reflexes than professional athletes, thanks to the constant need to jump in before the truth gets trampled by a lie..
• Headline: Amy Schumer's Evolving Arena Show. Impact: Amy Schumer's evolution in comedy sparked a butterfly effect that led to the rise of 'humble-bragging' in pop culture, inspiring countless influencers to shout their struggles from the rooftops while simultaneously selling detox teas.. Fact: Schumer's ability to mix humor with social commentary has made her the unofficial spokesperson for 'rich people's problems'—because who doesn’t want to hear about the struggles of millionaires?.
• Headline: Review: ‘The Choice 2016’ Lets the Chips Fall Where They May on Clinton and Trump. Impact: By attempting to avoid 'false equivalency', PBS inadvertently created a new genre of documentary: 'Equally Boring'. This paved the way for viewers to tune out during debates, leading to a rise in cat videos as the go-to source for meaningful engagement.. Fact: The only thing more balanced than this documentary was the scale of public interest, which tipped dramatically in favor of anything that didn't involve a political debate..