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- Headline: State Battles Over Electric Vehicle Policies. Impact: The state-by-state skirmish over electric vehicles could lead to a future where gas stations become museums and the only fuel available is overpriced nostalgia.. Fact: If only the states were as passionate about fixing potholes as they are about banning electric cars. But hey, who needs smooth roads anyway?.
- Headline: I’m Not O.K. Neither Are You. Who Cares?. Impact: The rise of anti-self-help literature may pave the way for an entire generation that embraces their imperfections, leading to a future where everyone is too busy being themselves to care about anyone else’s opinions.. Fact: Anti-self-help books are basically just a group therapy session with a snarky narrator. Who knew therapy could come with sarcasm?.
- Headline: Glenn Close and Patrick Kennedy on the Weight of Mental Illness. Impact: Conversations around mental illness with public figures like Glenn Close and Patrick Kennedy may lead to a future where mental health is treated with the same seriousness as physical health, potentially saving millions from the stigma.. Fact: Glenn Close's advocacy for mental health is so powerful that it could probably convince a rock to open up about its feelings..