NOVEMBER 7, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Combatting the Rise of Fake News. Impact: The rise of fake news set off a chain reaction, leading to the establishment of 'fact-checking' as a full-time job. Eventually, these fact-checkers became the most sought-after party guests—who needs a DJ when you have someone who can debunk conspiracy theories on the spot?. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'fake news' was once just a fun way to describe your uncle’s Facebook posts on Thanksgiving..
• Headline: States Reevaluate Sexual Assault Laws Post-Cosby. Impact: The shift in statutes of limitations means that future generations will no longer have to deal with the 'Bill Cosby Effect'—wherein everyone suddenly remembers that one awkward family gathering where he was the guest of honor.. Fact: Interestingly, the Cosby case has prompted more discussions about consent than a thousand college courses ever managed to do..
• Headline: How Comcast and NBCUniversal Used Minions to Fuse an Empire. Impact: The Minions' success forged a new path for corporations, leading to the rise of animated characters as CEOs. Expect to see a talking banana running for office in the near future, because why not?. Fact: The Minions franchise is so successful that it may soon be considered a real estate investment strategy—buy a house, rent it out to a Minion!.
• Headline: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump Scramble to Make Their Final Pleas. Impact: The frantic pleas from Clinton and Trump created a new genre of motivational speaking—'Apocalyptic Urgency'—where speakers teach you how to panic effectively in front of a crowd.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'the lesser of two evils' was coined specifically for election seasons? It’s basically the political version of choosing between broccoli and brussels sprouts..