OCTOBER 14, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Strikes and Yemen's Air War Controversy. Impact: The U.S. strikes in Yemen led to a worldwide increase in conspiracy theorists believing that every sneeze in the Middle East is orchestrated by a shadowy cabal. This eventually resulted in a global spike in tinfoil hat sales, making them the hottest fashion accessory of the 2020s.. Fact: Did you know that Yemen's rich history dates back to the Queen of Sheba? Too bad she couldn't come back and sprinkle some wisdom on today's conflicts..
• Headline: Wells Fargo Leadership Continues Amid Doubts. Impact: Timothy J. Sloan's ascension to the same throne of mediocrity resulted in a ripple effect where corporate America began to believe that recycling leadership was the way to innovate. This eventually led to the rise of 'Executive Déjà Vu', a popular trend in boardrooms worldwide.. Fact: Fun fact: Wells Fargo's original name was 'Wells, Fargo & Company'. Clearly, they thought a name change would also fix their problems. Spoiler: It didn't..
• Headline: Women Speaking Out Post-Trump Allegations. Impact: The wave of claims against Trump sparked a global movement, resulting in a future where women confidently share their stories, and men are left wondering if their favorite 'dad jokes' will ever be funny again.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Believe women' became a rallying cry? It's amazing how a few powerful stories can make the world suddenly acknowledge the existence of other human beings..
• Headline: Review: ‘Heisenberg’ Features an Explosive Pairing of Actors. Impact: The pairing of Mary-Louise Parker and Denis Arndt led to a future where explosive chemistry on stage became a sought-after ingredient for all performances, causing theatergoers to only attend shows that promised at least two explosions per act.. Fact: Fun fact: Heisenberg's uncertainty principle suggests you can never know both the position and momentum of a particle. Ironically, that’s also how audiences feel about modern theater..
• Headline: New York’s Secret Doors and Hidden Rooms. Impact: The discovery of hidden rooms in New York led to a trend where every hipster café began to conceal secret menus, resulting in a future where ordering coffee became a scavenger hunt, complete with clues and a dramatic backstory.. Fact: Did you know that New York is often called 'The City That Never Sleeps'? With all those secret rooms, it’s no wonder people are always trying to find a quiet place to catch some Z's..