JULY 17, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Cashless Payments in China. Impact: As cash faded into the background, it triggered a global obsession with digital payments. Fast forward a few decades, and people now question if physical money was ever a thing or just a myth like Bigfoot.. Fact: Did you know that some people still carry cash? Shocking, I know! They probably also believe in the tooth fairy..
• Headline: Health Care Vote Faces Uncertainty. Impact: The delay in health care voting led to a cascade of political memes and conspiracy theories about how McCain was actually a time traveler who had to return to fix his own timeline.. Fact: Health care votes have become a classic 'will they, won't they' situation, much like your favorite soap opera but with fewer dramatic music cues..
• Headline: Spoon River: An Exuberant Musical Tribute. Impact: The exuberance of 'Spoon River' inspired countless other shows where the dead come back for one last jam session. Who knew the afterlife was such a happening place?. Fact: Fun fact: Edgar Lee Masters was not a fan of karaoke, which is ironic considering his work inspired countless sing-alongs from beyond the grave..
• Headline: Cosmo DiNardo Took a Dark Turn Before Bucks County Killings, Friends Say. Impact: Cosmo DiNardo's actions sent shockwaves through community safety measures, leading to a future where everyone had a 'stay safe' app that made you paranoid about your own shadow.. Fact: Did you know that bullying can have serious consequences? Not just for the victims, but also for the bullies—like becoming infamous for all the wrong reasons..
• Headline: How Aaron Judge Built Baseball’s Mightiest Swing. Impact: Aaron Judge's swing became legendary, inspiring a whole generation of kids to believe that with enough practice and a bit of luck, they too could hit home runs—or at least break a window or two.. Fact: Did you know that baseball players often have superstitions? Judge's is that if he doesn't break something every game, he’s not trying hard enough!.