DECEMBER 19, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Press Attacks Boost Journalism Resilience. Impact: Trump's war on the press inadvertently turned journalism into a superhero, with reporters donning capes and wielding pens like swords. Who knew a villain could catalyze a renaissance in fact-checking?. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'fake news' might just be the best marketing strategy for newspapers since the invention of the printing press. Who knew controversy could sell so well?.
• Headline: Celebrities and Snapchat's Unique Approach. Impact: Snapchat’s indifference to celebrities caused a ripple effect, leading influencers to flock to more welcoming platforms. In turn, this fostered a new breed of aspiring social media stars who firmly believe that their cat’s daily antics deserve a million likes.. Fact: Did you know that Snapchat was originally designed to send self-destructing messages? So, basically, it’s like a digital version of hiding your diary under your pillow..
• Headline: Roger Federer Welcomes the End ... Of a Layoff, Not His Career. Impact: Federer's brief flirtation with retirement sent shockwaves through the sports world, creating a sudden spike in tennis racket sales and inspiring countless amateur players to think they too could make a comeback—spoiler: they can't.. Fact: Did you know Roger Federer has won 20 Grand Slam singles titles? So, if anyone knows how to come back, it's him. The rest of us just come back to the couch..