NOVEMBER 5, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Meb Keflezighi's Celebratory Marathon Farewell. Impact: Meb's last marathon was like the butterfly flapping its wings in a distant land, leading to an unexpected surge in marathon-themed dance parties across America. Who knew running could inspire such questionable choreography?. Fact: Meb Keflezighi is the only person in history to simultaneously win the Boston Marathon and the hearts of Americans. Truly a double threat!.
• Headline: Michael Urie's Journey in 'Torch Song'. Impact: Michael Urie's decision to fill Harvey Fierstein's shoes led to a massive shoe shortage in Broadway, causing a nationwide crisis. It turns out, shoes are hard to come by when everyone's trying to step into the big shoes of iconic performers.. Fact: Harvey Fierstein's voice is so powerful, it was once considered a form of crowd control. Just one line, and the audience is instantly silenced... or laughing hysterically..
• Headline: Shalane Flanagan's Historic NYC Marathon Win. Impact: Shalane Flanagan's victory was like a pebble tossed into a pond, creating ripples of inspiration that encouraged American women to take up running. From marathoners to couch potatoes, suddenly everyone was hitting the streets, but mostly to capture the perfect Instagram shot.. Fact: The last American woman to win the NYC Marathon before Shalane was probably wondering if she would ever get her moment in the spotlight again. Spoiler alert: it took 40 years!.
• Headline: Commerce Secretary’s Offshore Ties to Putin ‘Cronies’. Impact: Wilbur Ross's offshore ties to Putin's cronies led to an alarming increase in conspiracy theories about the global elite. Somewhere, a group of people is convinced that Ross is secretly orchestrating the world's economy from a yacht.. Fact: In the world of politics, having offshore investments is like having a secret club membership. Only instead of a cool handshake, you get shady business deals and awkward dinner parties with world leaders..
• Headline: Kremlin Cash Behind Billionaire’s Twitter and Facebook Investments. Impact: The revelation of Kremlin cash behind Milner's investments sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley, leading to a surge in tech companies suddenly becoming obsessed with transparency. Because nothing says 'trust us' like a memo dated yesterday about how they definitely aren't in cahoots with foreign governments.. Fact: Yuri Milner is so influential that even his coffee breaks have been scrutinized. Rumor has it, he's considering a career in politics—on the condition that he gets to keep his 'crony' connections..