MAY 30, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Russia Strengthens Ties with Italy Amid U.S. Shift. Impact: As Italy turned its back on the U.S., a butterfly flapped its wings in Moscow, leading to a full-blown tango with Russia and Italy. Who knew that a lack of American attention could lead to pasta diplomacy? Fast forward a few decades, and we might see Italian and Russian cuisine merging in bizarre ways—think borscht lasagna.. Fact: Did you know that if you say 'Pasta Putin' five times fast, you might unlock the secrets of international diplomacy? Just kidding, that would probably just get you a weird look..
• Headline: Kushner's Meeting With Kremlin-Linked Bank. Impact: Kushner's little rendezvous with a Putin ally set off a chain reaction that led to conspiracy theories, late-night talk show jokes, and a new genre of political thrillers. If only he had known that a simple chat would turn into a national obsession, maybe he would have brought a PowerPoint presentation instead.. Fact: Did you know that there are more theories about Kushner's meetings than there are actual facts? Someone really should just write a novel already..
• Headline: Free Play or Flashcards? New Study Nods to More Rigorous Preschools. Impact: The push for rigorous preschools could lead to a future generation of math whizzes who can't play outside without a calculator. In a few decades, we may see toddlers negotiating real estate deals before they even learn to tie their shoes.. Fact: Did you know that the average preschooler has more energy than a double shot of espresso? So why are we cramming them with math instead of letting them bounce off the walls?.
• Headline: In California, Finding ‘Fat City’ With the Man Who Wrote It. Impact: As Leonard Gardner walks the streets of Stockton, the echoes of his novel remind us that while boxing might endure, so does the tendency for nostalgia to romanticize the past. In a century, people will probably be arguing over whether Stockton was ever really this interesting.. Fact: Did you know that Stockton is often mistaken for a boxing gym due to its rich history? No seriously, with all the punches thrown, they should really consider a boxing ring instead of a city council..