OCTOBER 3, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Egan's Crime Story at Manhattan Beach. Impact: Jennifer Egan's novel not only inspired a new trend of underwater crime stories but also led to a spike in scuba diving classes among aspiring mystery writers. Because nothing says 'plot twist' like a wet suit and a missing snorkel.. Fact: The term 'underworld boss' has been redefined in many contemporary novels, often leading to confusion among readers who think it refers to the local mobster's pet goldfish..
• Headline: The Gerrymandering Debate in Wisconsin. Impact: Kennedy's vote on the gerrymandering issue turned out to be the tipping point for a nationwide trend in map-making, leading to the creation of a popular board game called 'Gerrymanderopoly,' where players can redraw the map to win elections.. Fact: In Wisconsin, people have started to refer to their voting districts as 'art installations' because they’re so abstract and warped that they could be featured in a modern art museum..
• Headline: The New Bedtime Story Is a Podcast. Impact: The rise of bedtime story podcasts led to a global shortage of traditional children's books, forcing parents to dust off their own storytelling skills. Now, instead of reading, kids are treated to dramatic readings of tax regulations.. Fact: The term 'podcast' was initially thought to refer to a new type of fish found in the ocean, but it turned out to just be an excuse for adults to avoid bedtime routines..
• Headline: Equifax Breach Caused by Lone Employee’s Error, Former C.E.O. Says. Impact: The Equifax breach incident sparked a slew of 'How Not to Ruin Your Company' workshops, which ironically became more popular than any actual cybersecurity seminars. The motto? 'If you’re going to fail, at least make it epic.'. Fact: After the breach, 'lone employee' became the most sought-after job title in the tech industry, as every company wanted to ensure they had someone to blame when things went wrong..