JULY 13, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Flash Organizations. Impact: The rise of flash organizations led to a surge in gig economy jobs, causing people to romanticize the idea of working from coffee shops—while still being late on their rent. Thanks, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that in 2020, 'team-building activities' in coffee shops became a euphemism for awkwardly staring at your laptop while pretending to be productive?.
• Headline: Uber's CEO Position Sparks Massive Interest. Impact: Uber's job postings became a beacon for those seeking adventure, but also inadvertently inspired countless memes about people who desperately need a job, any job, even one that involves driving strangers around.. Fact: Did you know that becoming an Uber driver counts as a 'life milestone' for millennials? Right up there with getting a pet and finally learning to cook!.
• Headline: 2017 Emmy Awards Nominations Highlights. Impact: The Emmy nominations led to an explosion of streaming services trying to compete, resulting in a world where now there are more streaming platforms than actual viewers. Thanks for the confusion, Hollywood!. Fact: Did you know that watching award shows is now considered a competitive sport among friends? 'I bet I can name more nominees than you!'.
• Headline: Sheldon Silver’s 2015 Corruption Conviction Is Overturned. Impact: Sheldon Silver's overturned conviction sparked debates about corruption, making it fashionable for politicians to claim they were 'just misunderstood.' A slippery slope of public opinion and legal loopholes ensued.. Fact: Did you know that lawyers are now officially the most popular party guests? Everyone wants to know how to bend the rules without breaking the law!.
• Headline: Liu Xiaobo, Chinese Dissident Who Won Nobel While Jailed, Dies at 61. Impact: Liu Xiaobo's death resonated globally, awakening a heightened awareness of human rights issues in China, which in turn inspired countless activists to take up the mantle of dissent—much to the chagrin of the authorities.. Fact: Did you know that Liu Xiaobo's Nobel Prize was awarded while he was imprisoned? Talk about a 'let's pretend things are fine' award ceremony!.