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HEADLINES ON July 21, 2017
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- Headline: Harley Settlement Reopens Under Trump Administration. Impact: By cutting pollution reduction funds, the U.S. inadvertently set off a chain reaction where motorcycle fumes led to a global 'smell the leather' movement. Who knew that the scent of burning rubber could start a trend for scented candles?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more polluted than the air now is the political discourse around it?.
- Headline: Trump Aides Investigate Mueller's Team. Impact: The investigation into Mueller's investigators created a timeline loop where every conspiracy theorist suddenly became a self-proclaimed expert in legal matters, thus spawning an entire generation of YouTube lawyers.. Fact: Did you know that looking for dirt on investigators is actually just a form of professional hide-and-seek, but nobody wants to admit it?.
- Headline: These Americans Hated the Health Law. Until the Idea of Repeal Sank In.. Impact: The shift in sentiment about the Affordable Care Act led to a mass realization that people actually prefer their healthcare with a side of political drama, paving the way for reality TV shows about healthcare reform.. Fact: Did you know that the most dangerous thing about healthcare debates is how quickly they can turn into a game of 'who can shout the loudest'?.
- Headline: Why Women Aren’t C.E.O.s, According to Women Who Almost Were. Impact: The insights from women who almost became CEOs kickstarted a global initiative where women decided to create their own companies instead, leading to the rise of the 'Boss Babe' movement and an explosion of motivational quotes on Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder than breaking the glass ceiling is trying to find a decent motivational quote that isn't overused?.