JUNE 4, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: May Declares 'Enough Is Enough' After London Attack. Impact: Theresa May’s ‘Enough Is Enough’ mantra inadvertently inspired a new generation of memes that ironically trivialized serious discussions about terrorism, leading to a global trend of hashtag activism that often involved more hashtags than action.. Fact: Did you know that ‘Enough is Enough’ became the unofficial slogan for every minor annoyance ever since? It’s now used by everyone from parents to disgruntled office workers..
• Headline: Bill Cosby’s Trial: A Turning Point. Impact: The beginning of Cosby’s trial marked the start of a societal shift where people began to reassess their childhood icons, leading to a future where even cartoons are now being scrutinized for moral integrity. Thanks, Bill.. Fact: Did you know that Cosby was once America's favorite dad? The irony of being a beloved figure who turned into a cautionary tale is almost Shakespearean..
• Headline: Sugar Talks May Hint at Trump Approach to U.S.-Mexico Trade. Impact: The sugar talks set a precedent for future trade negotiations, leading to a world where everything from candy to corn syrup was debated with the intensity usually reserved for nuclear disarmament talks. Sweet diplomacy, anyone?. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. once considered sugar a strategic resource? Apparently, they really wanted to keep their pies and pastries safe from foreign influence..
• Headline: Outcry Over EpiPen Prices Hasn’t Made Them Lower. Impact: The EpiPen price outcry sparked the creation of a shadow market for expired EpiPens, which led to a series of unfortunate events where people started to misunderstand the concept of 'life-saving' products.. Fact: Did you know that the price of EpiPens could theoretically fund a small country’s budget? At this rate, it might be cheaper to train people to dodge bee stings..