JULY 30, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Deaths in Human Smuggling Incident. Impact: The tragic deaths of migrants in human smuggling incidents sparked debates that would lead to stricter border policies, which ironically prompted more dangerous smuggling tactics. It's like a twisted game of whack-a-mole, where the moles are human lives.. Fact: Did you know that human smuggling is often referred to as the 'business of despair'? I guess 'business of bad decisions' was taken..
• Headline: Mark Grotjahn's Influence on Art Valuation. Impact: Mark Grotjahn’s soaring prices sent shockwaves through the art world, leading to a bizarre reality where art collectors became the new stock market day traders, frantically buying and selling pieces as if they were Pokémon cards.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than Grotjahn's prices is the egos of art collectors? They're practically a walking art installation themselves!.
• Headline: In a U.F.C. Classic, Great Loses Out to Greatest. Impact: Jon Jones' victory didn't just mark a personal comeback; it set off a chain reaction in the UFC, where fighters began adopting increasingly outrageous training regimens. Next thing you know, we'll have fighters training with live bears or something.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of UFC, a ‘great’ can mean you once held the title, while ‘the greatest’ means you might have actually managed to stay out of jail? Wild, right?.
• Headline: A New Way for Therapists to Get Inside Heads: Virtual Reality. Impact: The introduction of virtual reality into therapy opened a Pandora's box where therapists could now charge clients to confront their fears in 3D. Who knew anxiety could come with a side of VR nausea?. Fact: Did you know that in VR therapy, the only thing more effective than confronting your fears is realizing you also just paid $100 to be scared in a headset? Talk about a premium experience!.