Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON June 9, 2017
Full News Archive
- Headline: Comey's Testimony Against Trump Explained. Impact: Comey's testimony unleashed a chain reaction where future presidents started to hire personal lawyers as if they were getting an annual subscription to Netflix. Who knew legal drama could be so binge-worthy?. Fact: James Comey's hair alone could probably testify to the tumultuous nature of this administration..
- Headline: Comey Testifies on Trump Obstruction Claims. Impact: The questioning of obstruction kickstarted an era where presidents began to realize that maybe, just maybe, they should read the fine print on what constitutes 'justice.' Spoiler alert: it’s not just about having a good lawyer!. Fact: Obstruction of justice is like that riddle no one can solve—everyone knows it's there, but nobody wants to admit they don't understand it..
- Headline: Uncovering Affordable Rentals in NYC. Impact: The elusive $1,500 rental price point became the stuff of urban legends, sparking a nationwide scavenger hunt for affordable living. It's like Pokémon Go, but instead of catching creatures, you're just trying to catch a break.. Fact: In NYC, if you find a $1,500 rental, it’s likely a portal to another dimension—because no one else seems to have found it..
- Headline: Arundhati Roy’s Return to the Form That Made Her Famous. Impact: Roy’s return to literature reminded the world that you can indeed take a break from writing and still be hailed as a literary genius, affirming that procrastination may actually be an art form.. Fact: Arundhati Roy’s first novel won the Booker Prize, proving that sometimes, all you need to do is write one great book and then take a long, long break..
- Headline: The Monk Who Left the Monastery to Fix Broken Retirement Plans. Impact: Doug Lynam deciding to fix retirement plans is the kind of plot twist that makes you question if we’re living in a sitcom. Who knew a monk could turn into a financial guru? Next up: a chef who becomes a rocket scientist.. Fact: In the world of finance, monks are usually more about saving souls than saving pennies, but hey, everyone needs a side hustle!.