MARCH 20, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump’s Wiretap Claims Spark Privacy Debate. Impact: If Trump hadn't thrown shade at intelligence agencies, we might have been living in a world where spies were actually trusted. Imagine a reality where the only thing sneaky about your government was their attempt to hide the last slice of pizza.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'wiretap' originally referred to a way to eavesdrop on phone calls, and not your neighbor's gossip? Yeah, privacy has been on vacation for quite some time..
• Headline: Youth Novels Address Race and Policing Issues. Impact: As these young authors shed light on race and police brutality, they inadvertently inspire future generations of activists, which leads to a world where social justice is a major plot point in every blockbuster film. Who knew activism could sell so many tickets?. Fact: Fun fact: The 'Young Adult' genre has done more for social issues than most politicians. At least fictional characters get character development..
• Headline: The Loss of Local Journalism Focus. Impact: Breslin's passing is like a canary in the coal mine for journalism. As local voices fade, we inch closer to a future where news is only available through TikTok dances and cat memes. Great, just what we needed.. Fact: Did you know that Jimmy Breslin once wrote a column about a dog? It was more insightful than most political debates..
• Headline: Yankees Capitalize on 2nd Chance With Young Star Who Got Away. Impact: Torres' journey back to the Yankees is a reminder that sometimes you have to leave the nest to realize the grass is greener where the pinstripes are. This could lead to an influx of players leaving their teams, only to return like boomerangs. Who needs loyalty?. Fact: Did you know that the Yankees have a history of snatching up players like they’re collecting Pokémon? Gotta catch 'em all!.
• Headline: Trump Shifting Authority Over Military Operations Back to Pentagon. Impact: By shifting military authority back to the Pentagon, Trump might just be setting the stage for a future where military strategy is dictated by generals rather than Twitter polls. Imagine the chaos if we relied on public opinion for military decisions!. Fact: Did you know that micromanaging a military operation is like trying to give a cat a bath? It rarely ends well and usually makes everyone involved very uncomfortable..