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HEADLINES ON August 28, 2017
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- Headline: The Rise of Alexander Zverev. Impact: Zverev's rise marked the beginning of a tennis renaissance where the youth took over. Soon, tennis clubs around the world will be overrun by teenagers who can barely reach the top shelf. Thanks, Zverev!. Fact: Did you know that Alexander Zverev's family tree is basically a tennis tournament? At this rate, his family reunions will come with a trophy and a net..
- Headline: Houston’s Hospitals Treat Storm Victims and Become Victims Themselves. Impact: Houston's hospitals became casualties of the storm, proving that even the best-laid plans can go awry. Future healthcare strategies will include a new parameter: 'Houston-proofing' against natural disasters.. Fact: Did you know that Hurricane Harvey was so disruptive that it had more plot twists than a telenovela? Talk about a storm with drama!.
- Headline: To Play Transgender, Sandra Caldwell Had to Open Up About Who She Is. Impact: Caldwell's performance as an openly transgender woman will inspire future generations of actors to embrace authenticity, leading to a world where casting calls ask, 'Are you truly you?' before they even consider your resume.. Fact: Did you know that Sandra Caldwell's breakthrough role was a bit like a superhero origin story? She went from anonymity to becoming a trailblazer faster than you can say 'representation matters!'.