OCTOBER 14, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Executive Shift Echoes Obama Era. Impact: If Trump hadn't borrowed from Obama's playbook, we might have ended up with a Congress that actually worked together. Imagine a world where politicians did their jobs instead of playing executive power bingo. Chaos would have ensued, and cats and dogs would have lived together in harmony. Pure madness!. Fact: Did you know that executive orders are like a magic wand for presidents? Just wave it around and poof! Instant policy change—no need for Congress and their endless debates about the color of the paper..
• Headline: Congress Faces Crisis Over Health Care Funding. Impact: The end of health care subsidies sparked a chain reaction that led to more political gridlock, proving once again that Congress can turn any issue into a game of hot potato. Spoiler alert: the potato eventually gets dropped, and people get hurt.. Fact: Fun fact: Congress is like a dysfunctional family reunion where everyone argues about who gets the last piece of pie, except the pie is healthcare, and everyone leaves hungry..
• Headline: China's Science Ambitions Undermined by Scandals. Impact: China's dream of becoming a science superpower took a hit, causing a ripple effect that led to the rise of alternative science fiction authors who filled the void left behind. Who knew that a few fraudulent research papers could lead to a new genre of literature?. Fact: Did you know that fraudulent research is like a bad haircut? No matter how much you try to fix it, it still leaves a lasting impression—just not the one you want!.
• Headline: An Alternate Universe of Shopping, in Ohio. Impact: The retail experiment in Ohio created a butterfly effect that resulted in a nationwide trend of 'experimental retail,' inspiring countless other states to try out ridiculous gimmicks. Who knew that the fate of shopping could hinge on one state’s decision to play with their food?. Fact: Fun fact: Shopping in Ohio is like a reality show—full of twists and turns, and you never know who will show up at the checkout line next. Will it be a hipster in search of organic kale or a dad looking for a deal on socks? Tune in to find out!.