OCTOBER 31, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump Campaign Aware of Russian Email Hack. Impact: If only George had just kept his mouth shut, the timeline could have avoided the entire saga of 'Emails, Emails, Emails!' which led to countless memes, conspiracy theories, and a reality show presidency. Who knew a few emails could change the trajectory of a nation?. Fact: Did you know that if you stacked all the emails from this scandal, you'd have enough paper to make a pretty effective fort? Just saying..
• Headline: Exploring Joe Papp's Theater Legacy. Impact: The success of 'Illyria' inspired a generation of playwrights who thought they could capture the essence of New York with a few cleverly crafted lines. Spoiler: they really couldn't, but they sure made a lot of coffee shops rich.. Fact: Fun fact: Joe Papp once said that the secret to a successful play is a good cup of coffee. He never said anything about the play itself, though..
• Headline: Surplus of Restaurants: A Wall St. Crisis. Impact: The overabundance of restaurants led to a culinary arms race, where chefs felt the need to outdo each other with bizarre food combinations. Ever heard of a sushi burrito? Yeah, thanks Wall St. for that brainchild.. Fact: Did you know that for every new restaurant that opens, another one closes down? It’s like the restaurant version of a reality TV show—only the strong survive!.
• Headline: De Blasio Finds Biggest Win in Pre-K, but Also Lasting Consequences. Impact: De Blasio's pre-K push might have paved the way for future education initiatives, but it also bred a generation of kids who now think they can negotiate their way out of bedtime. Thanks a lot, Bill.. Fact: Did you know that in the grand scheme of things, 'pre-K' really just means 'we're going to teach your kids how to share before they start fighting over the last cookie'?.
• Headline: Tech Executives Are Contrite About Election Meddling, but Make Few Promises on Capitol Hill. Impact: The tech executives' contrition was like a cat trying to cover up its mess—too little, too late, and everyone’s still a little wary of the litter box. This event kickstarted a new era of 'social media accountability' that has been about as effective as a screen door on a submarine.. Fact: Did you know that despite all the apologies, people still trust their 12-year-old neighbor more with their data than they do these tech giants? Shocking, I know..