DECEMBER 20, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Enhancing Safety at Rail Crossings. Impact: Imagine if tech companies had added these warnings sooner! A butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly every driver is a little less likely to become a train's new best friend. Who knew avoiding death could be so complicated?. Fact: Did you know that mapping apps can pinpoint your exact location but still can't tell you when to stop ignoring the warning signs in your life?.
• Headline: Electoral College Certifies Trump's Victory. Impact: The protests over the Electoral College's decision created a ripple effect, turning political discourse into an Olympic sport. Who knew that the real winner would be social media's trending hashtags?. Fact: Did you know that the Electoral College has been around longer than most of the people complaining about it? It's like a grandparent no one wants to listen to..
• Headline: Rise: A New Social Impact Fund. Impact: This fund's inception might just lead to a world where social responsibility and profits coexist, or it could be a classic case of 'nice try, but no one takes you seriously.' Future generations will either thank or curse McGlashan Jr. for this.. Fact: Did you know that 'social impact fund' sounds suspiciously like the latest buzzword to make investors feel good about themselves while they count their money?.
• Headline: Germany Releases Berlin Attack Suspect as ISIS Claims Involvement. Impact: By releasing the suspect, Germany inadvertently set off a chain reaction of debates about justice, security, and the effectiveness of intelligence agencies. Who knew freeing someone could be so... complicated?. Fact: Did you know that ISIS claims involvement in almost everything? It's like the world's worst game of 'Who Done It?' where everyone loses..
• Headline: Jane Smiley Explores Ancient Ireland’s Mysterious Tombs. Impact: Jane Smiley exploring ancient tombs could lead to a newfound obsession with archaeology, or at least a spike in Instagram posts from people pretending to be historians. You know, the usual.. Fact: Did you know that Newgrange is older than Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids? Just goes to show that Ireland was busy being mysterious while everyone else was busy building tourist traps..