FEBRUARY 13, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lou Gehrig's Historic Home for Sale. Impact: If Lou Gehrig's house becomes a museum, it might inspire a new generation of baseball players who convince their parents to buy them a house instead of a bat, messing with the entire real estate market for athletes. Who knew a house could have such a batting average?. Fact: Lou Gehrig was not just an Iron Horse on the field; he also had a knack for real estate... just not the best luck with it!.
• Headline: Amazon's Retail Innovations in Seattle. Impact: This initiative could lead to the eventual takeover of all retail by drones, making shopping a sport where consumers dodge flying packages while trying to grab a latte. Soon, 'mall rats' will be extinct, replaced by 'drone dodgers.'. Fact: In a bizarre twist, Amazon's new experiments might just lead to the day when we all shop in our pajamas, and let's be honest, that day is already here..
• Headline: Trump and Murdoch: Media's Power Dynamics. Impact: The close ties between media moguls and politicians could lead to a future where headlines are crafted in smoke-filled backrooms, making the phrase 'fake news' just a casual dinner conversation. A real recipe for disaster or just another Tuesday?. Fact: Rupert Murdoch has been known to have more influence than a dozen press secretaries, which makes you wonder if he should just run for office himself!.
• Headline: As Japan Ages, Menus Adapt to Finding the Gourmet in Purées. Impact: If purées become the new culinary trend, we might find future generations of foodies arguing passionately over the best way to blend vegetables, leading to the rise of 'puree sommeliers'—yes, that’s a thing now.. Fact: Japan is so good at aging gracefully that even its food is on board with the trend, proving that you can teach an old dish new tricks..
• Headline: Profitable Pickups May Be in Cross Hairs of Trump Border Tax. Impact: If tariffs start a pickup war, we might see a future where Ford trucks are used for more than just hauling—perhaps as part of a new national sport: 'Tariff Tug-of-War.' Who knew economics could get so physical?. Fact: The auto industry is basically a giant game of musical chairs, but instead of music, it’s tariffs, and when the music stops, someone’s going to get left out in the cold..