JUNE 20, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Amazon's Bold Conglomerate Move. Impact: When Jeff Bezos decided to stretch Amazon's tentacles into the grocery business, little did he know he was setting off a chain reaction that would lead to the rise of drone delivery, cashier-less stores, and the existential crisis of every small-town grocery store. Thanks, Jeff!. Fact: Amazon's grocery venture has led to more people than ever wondering if they really need to leave their houses for milk or if they can just order it while binge-watching their favorite series..
• Headline: Ghost Light: Theatrical Enchantment Unveiled. Impact: The haunting performance at Lincoln Center reminded audiences that the ghosts of theatrical egos can linger long after the curtain falls, influencing generations of performers to think they, too, deserve a dramatic exit.. Fact: Theatergoers often leave haunted by the urge to dramatically reenact their daily lives, believing they're the star of their own tragicomedy..
• Headline: A New Rating for TV and Movies Tries to Combat Gender Stereotypes. Impact: This new gender rating system could potentially ripple through Hollywood, leading to a world where boys and girls are no longer confined to traditional roles. Brace yourself for the next blockbuster featuring a male ballet dancer and a female action hero!. Fact: It's about time we questioned why boys can't wear pink and girls can't wield lightsabers. Spoiler alert: they can!.
• Headline: Barclays and Former Executives Charged in Qatar Fund-Raising. Impact: The charges against Barclays and its executives may have seemed like just another corporate scandal, but they set a precedent for how financial institutions would be scrutinized in the future, leading to an endless cycle of 'who can dodge the next scandal'.. Fact: In a twist of irony, the very executives charged were probably just trying to play Monopoly, but forgot that 'go to jail' isn't an option in real life. Who knew finance could be so 'fun'?.