NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Controversy Over 'Alt-Right' Terminology. Impact: The term 'Alt-Right' became a linguistic grenade, exploding into political discourse and leading to a surge in online debates. Who knew a label could cause so much division? Next, we might have to rethink 'pants' for causing trouser-related wars.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Alt-Right' was apparently coined by a white nationalist? Talk about a branding failure!.
• Headline: Navigating Conflicts of Interest in Politics. Impact: The advice to President-Elect Trump about conflict-of-interest problems spiraled into a new era of political theater. Now, every time someone hears 'conflict of interest,' they reach for popcorn, expecting a reality show-level drama.. Fact: Fun fact: asking a billionaire to hire a corporate monitor is like asking a fox to guard the henhouse. How quaint!.
• Headline: Trump's Choice for Health Secretary: Tom Price. Impact: Tom Price taking the Health Secretary role was like handing a bulldozer to a toddler in a sandpit. The impacts of his policies would echo through healthcare debates for years, like a terrible song stuck in your head.. Fact: Did you know that Tom Price once suggested that health care is a privilege? Guess he never had to decide between groceries and a doctor visit!.
• Headline: Chapecoense Soccer Team’s Plane Crashes, Leaving Brazil Devastated. Impact: The tragic crash of the Chapecoense soccer team sent shockwaves through Brazil, uniting fans in grief and sparking a global conversation on flight safety. Who knew a sporting tragedy could bring so many together?. Fact: Did you know that the crash led to a massive increase in safety regulations for charter flights? Sometimes tragedy is the world's worst teacher..