NOVEMBER 20, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Inside El Salvador's Gangs of Poverty. Impact: If only the gangs of El Salvador had opted for knitting rather than crime, there's a chance we could have ended up with a world where knitting circles ruled international diplomacy. Imagine that! Instead, we have a murder capital that inspired countless 'true crime' podcasts.. Fact: Did you know that El Salvador has the highest murder rate in the world? Meanwhile, in other countries, people just have to deal with the murder of their favorite TV shows..
• Headline: Viral Misinformation Post-Election. Impact: This fake news incident set the stage for an era where anyone with a smartphone became a potential journalist, leading to a world where facts are about as reliable as a weather forecast. Congratulations, misinformation! You've just won a ticket to the future.. Fact: Did you know that fake news is now a multi-billion dollar industry? Who knew that lying could be so profitable?.
• Headline: ‘Hamilton’ Duel: Addressing the President-Elect on His Own Blunt Terms. Impact: Brandon Victor Dixon's address to Pence was like throwing a verbal grenade into the political arena, potentially inspiring future actors to forget their lines and dive headfirst into politics. Who needs debates when you can just perform monologues?. Fact: Did you know that Broadway actors might be the new diplomats? Next up, 'Hamilton' diplomacy: where history meets high notes!.
• Headline: ‘Fantastic Beasts’ Is a Hit for Warner Bros.. Impact: The success of 'Fantastic Beasts' created a magical ripple effect in Hollywood, ensuring that studios would continue to churn out sequels, prequels, and spin-offs until we all collectively forget what original storytelling looks like. Thanks, Rowling!. Fact: Did you know that 'Fantastic Beasts' was a hit? It seems like anything with a magical creature can sell, except perhaps my old high school essays..