JANUARY 21, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Matt Ryan's Unlikely Pickup Game. Impact: Matt Ryan's low-key vibe in a New Jersey park may have inspired a generation of future NFL players to believe they could also throw a football while maintaining the energy of a sloth. Who knew that being under the radar could be the secret to success? Next, we'll see a motivational book titled 'How to Succeed by Lying Low.'. Fact: Fun fact: Matt Ryan's competitive spirit is so fierce that even his family members have a 'no tackling' rule during pickup games. Safety first, folks!.
• Headline: Inauguration Day: A City Divided. Impact: The mood during Trump's inauguration created a seismic shift in political engagement that led to a generation of meme-makers and protest sign artists. Who knew a single event could launch millions of Twitter accounts dedicated to sarcasm and satire? All hail the power of a chaotic political landscape!. Fact: Did you know that the protests during Trump's inauguration were so widespread that they probably doubled the number of people who actually wanted to attend? Talk about a motivational speech!.
• Headline: Looking for England’s Next Soccer Phenom? The Adidas Scout Knows. Impact: Neale McDermott's scouting prowess made it so that every kid in England started dreaming of being the next soccer superstar, leading to a nationwide obsession with football and an inflation of talent scouts who think they can spot the next Messi at a local park. Thanks, Adidas, for turning every game of kickabout into a potential recruiting ground!. Fact: Fun fact: If you ever wondered how many soccer players Adidas has actually scouted, the answer is probably more than the number of times your house has been cleaned this year!.
• Headline: Leaders Abroad, Joyful or Wary, Face Uncertainty of Trump Era. Impact: World leaders adjusting to the Trump Era was like watching a group of cats trying to figure out how to use a laser pointer—confusing, slightly entertaining, and full of unexpected reactions. This uncertainty led to a global conversation about how to manage unpredictability, and here we are, still waiting for the next surprise!. Fact: Did you know that Germany's vice chancellor's 'drastic radicalization' comment was actually a subtle way of saying, 'We miss the old U.S. Can we get a refund on our democracy?'.