OCTOBER 9, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hurricane Matthew's Impact on Haiti. Impact: The tragic aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti led to an increased focus on climate change policies worldwide, causing an uptick in debates about how many plastic straws you can save before the ocean swallows us whole.. Fact: Hurricane Matthew was so intense, it made even the most apathetic climate skeptics reconsider their life choices while sipping their lattes..
• Headline: Trump: The Showman in the Spotlight. Impact: The media frenzy surrounding Trump transformed political discourse into a reality show format, paving the way for future candidates to think they too could become the next big star—because who wouldn’t want a front-row seat to that trainwreck?. Fact: If reality TV had a Hall of Fame, Trump would be the first inductee—right next to that guy who ate bugs for a living..
• Headline: ‘The Mothers,’ a Debut Novel, Is Already Creating a Stir. Impact: Bennett's debut novel sparked conversations about race and identity, causing book clubs everywhere to engage in heated debates over wine and cheese platters, ultimately leading to a rise in literary pretentiousness.. Fact: The only thing more dramatic than the plot twists in 'The Mothers' is the way people talk about it at parties as if they’re discussing ancient Greek philosophy..