AUGUST 19, 2017

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• Headline: Corporate America Takes a Stand. Impact: As CEOs began to speak out, this sparked a wave of corporate social responsibility that eventually led to companies sponsoring yoga retreats for stressed-out employees. Because nothing says 'we care' like a free yoga mat.. Fact: Did you know that before this trend, most CEOs thought 'moral voice' was just a fancy term for their PR team's latest script? Who knew they actually had opinions?.
• Headline: Unraveling Small-Town Secrets in India. Impact: The exposure of this murder cover-up led to a surprising boom in true crime podcasts, which inadvertently caused a spike in amateur sleuths with delusions of grandeur. Watch out, small-town India!. Fact: It's fascinating how a murder mystery can become a trending podcast topic faster than a cat video goes viral. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: Who Needs the Hamptons When You Have the Parker House?. Impact: The rise of the Parker House as a party hotspot eventually led to an influx of influencers, transforming the quaint house into a 'must-see' attraction, complete with overpriced cocktails and a dress code that says 'please don’t wear anything from last season.'. Fact: Since 1878, the Parker House has been serving food, but it took 140 years for someone to realize that serving Instagrammable brunch was the key to success. Bravo!.
• Headline: Charlottesville and Trump’s Response Reshape Virginia Gubernatorial Race. Impact: The fallout from Charlottesville not only reshaped the gubernatorial race but also inspired a new generation of political memes, leading to a rise in internet trolls who think they're making a difference by posting from their parents' basements.. Fact: In Virginia, political campaigns have become so competitive that candidates now have to hire meme strategists. Yes, that's a real job, and no, they don’t pay in likes..