OCTOBER 12, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: ISIS Unleashes Deadly Exploding Drones. Impact: The rise of exploding drones not only turned ISIS into a tech-savvy villain but also set off a global arms race for drone technology. Now everyone from hobbyists to governments are buzzing around with gadgets capable of causing mayhem. Thanks, ISIS, for making 'drone delivery' a whole new nightmare!. Fact: Did you know that the first drone was actually used for military training back in World War I? And look where we are now—drones are dropping bombs instead of just dropping off pizza!.
• Headline: Wells Fargo's Longstanding Fraud Allegations. Impact: The Wells Fargo fraud scandal set the stage for a modern-day game of corporate whack-a-mole, where every time a new complaint pops up, the ethics committee just hits it back down. This led to an everlasting distrust in banks, paving the way for cryptocurrency to become the 'cool kid' on the financial block.. Fact: Did you know that Wells Fargo has more branches than any other bank in the U.S.? Too bad they didn’t have a branch for honesty!.
• Headline: Fair Bluff's Future After Hurricane Despair. Impact: The hurricane that hit Fair Bluff became a catalyst for a national conversation about climate change and resilience. Who knew that a storm could inspire millions to consider moving to a more stable, less flooded area? Talk about making a splash in the political arena!. Fact: Did you know that hurricanes have been named after people since the 1950s? Imagine the poor souls named 'Hurricane Bob'—it’s like your name got put on a disaster waiting to happen!.
• Headline: Police Use Surveillance Tool to Scan Social Media, A.C.L.U. Says. Impact: The use of social media surveillance tools by police created a generation of social media users who are now paranoid about their tweets. This fear led to a rise in private, encrypted chats and the birth of new social platforms where 'Big Brother' can’t eavesdrop—because who doesn’t love a good conspiracy?. Fact: Did you know that the A.C.L.U. stands for 'American Civil Liberties Union'? It sounds much better than 'We’re Watching You, So Don’t Post Anything Weird'!.
• Headline: Split Over Donald Trump Threatens to Tilt Republican States. Impact: The split over Trump not only fractured the Republican Party but also made it socially acceptable to argue at family gatherings. This has led to an increase in therapy sessions and a decline in holiday dinners—thanks, politics!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'politics makes strange bedfellows' was coined by Shakespeare? It’s just like trying to sleep on a bed shared with both a Trump supporter and a Bernie bro—uncomfortable and awkward!.