SEPTEMBER 3, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Escalating Tensions: North Korea's Sixth Nuclear Test. Impact: After North Korea's nuclear test, a series of international negotiations were set in motion, resulting in everything from awkward diplomatic dinners to a whole new line of 'Nuclear Survival' reality shows that nobody asked for.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'nuclear option' was originally used to describe a particularly spicy taco? Now it’s just a metaphor for escalating political drama..
• Headline: Nadal and Federer Near Semifinal Clash. Impact: The continued rivalry between Nadal and Federer has led to an explosion of tennis merchandise sales, indirectly causing a global shortage of tennis balls and a spike in knee injuries from enthusiastic fans trying to emulate their backhands.. Fact: Did you know that Nadal and Federer’s rivalry is so intense, even their racquets have had therapy sessions? Talk about racket therapy!.
• Headline: Janitorial Workers and Inequality: A Case Study. Impact: As companies continue to outsource jobs, the janitors’ plight has sparked a global movement, leading to a future where robots not only clean your floors but also hold board meetings — and they’re much better at it.. Fact: Did you know that the average janitor in the U.S. has more job security than most CEOs? At least they're not getting outsourced to a robot… yet..
• Headline: Dating 6 Men at 68: The Woman Behind the Musical ‘Curvy Widow’. Impact: Bobby Goldman’s musical about dating at an older age has inspired a wave of similar shows, leading to a niche Broadway genre known as ‘Senior Love Stories’ — because who doesn’t want to see a 70-year-old sing about online dating?. Fact: Did you know that 'Curvy Widow' was almost titled 'Slightly Overweight and Definitely Not Dead Yet'? It’s all about branding!.
• Headline: Reese Witherspoon Knows Rom-Coms Need an Image Makeover. Impact: With Witherspoon pushing for an image makeover in rom-coms, future generations may look back and wonder how anyone ever found joy in predictable plots — leading to a renaissance of genuinely good storytelling… or at least more dogs in movies.. Fact: Did you know that Reese Witherspoon’s favorite rom-com involves none other than a talking dog? Because you can’t have a makeover without a solid canine sidekick!.