JUNE 24, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Perils of America's Cup Racing. Impact: The near-miss of a sailor overboard sparked a flurry of safety regulations that ironically made sailing less exciting, leading to a future where 'sailor' is now a term reserved for those who enjoy sitting in a yacht club with a cocktail.. Fact: Falling overboard used to be a rite of passage for sailors, but now it’s just a reminder that gravity still rules the seas..
• Headline: Home Run Measurement Revolution. Impact: As baseball analytics took off, fans began to argue more about metrics than the actual game, leading to a future where discussing a player's 'launch angle' became more important than their ability to actually hit a baseball.. Fact: In baseball, the only thing longer than a home run is the debate about whether it was really 495 feet or just a generous estimate from an overly excited fan..
• Headline: A Street Fight Among Grocers to Deliver Your Milk, Eggs, Bananas. Impact: The fierce competition among grocers to deliver fresh produce led to the rise of the 'milk wars,' where companies battled it out for your grocery dollars, ultimately resulting in the bizarre invention of milk delivery drones that still can’t find your address.. Fact: You know you’re living in the future when your biggest concern is whether your bananas will arrive cold, while the world grapples with far more pressing issues like climate change..
• Headline: Why Grenfell Tower Burned: Regulators Put Cost Before Safety. Impact: The Grenfell Tower fire ignited a worldwide conversation on building safety regulations, leading to stricter codes and an unfortunate number of architects being forced to reconsider their life choices – like becoming accountants instead.. Fact: The Grenfell tragedy serves as a sobering reminder that sometimes, saving a few bucks on safety can lead to catastrophic consequences – and yet, here we are still trying to save on toilet paper..