NOVEMBER 12, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Good Doctor's Heartfelt Approach. Impact: By focusing more on care than the classic antihero trope, this show inadvertently inspired a generation of medical professionals to start wearing superhero capes to work. Who knew saving lives could be so fashionable?. Fact: Did you know that ‘The Good Doctor’ is based on a South Korean series? Apparently, the original concept was just a drama about a guy who was really good at reading the room—too bad no one wanted to watch that!.
• Headline: NSA Security Breach: Impact and Consequences. Impact: The NSA's breach has led to a global trend of people realizing they might not be as private as they thought. Now, everyone’s suddenly concerned about their online shopping habits being tracked—good luck with that, Karen!. Fact: The NSA's 'top secret' programs are so secretive that even their coffee breaks are classified. So, if you ever wondered why they look so serious, it's probably because they can't even discuss their favorite flavors of donuts..
• Headline: Krysten Ritter Spins Her Own Mystery in Her Debut Novel, ‘Bonfire’. Impact: By writing her own mystery novel, Krysten Ritter opened the floodgates for every actor with a spare minute to think they could also be the next great novelist. Get ready for a wave of star-studded bestsellers that are definitely not ghostwritten!. Fact: Krysten Ritter's transition from acting to writing shows that even superheroes need a side hustle. Who knew that saving the world could be so exhausting that you need to pen a novel on the side?.
• Headline: She Warned of ‘Peer-to-Peer Misinformation.’ Congress Listened.. Impact: Renee DiResta's warnings about misinformation opened the door to Congress taking tech companies seriously—sort of like a toddler finally learning not to touch the hot stove. Now, if only they could figure out how to use the internet properly themselves.... Fact: Renee DiResta’s work predates the anti-vaccine movement's explosion on social media, proving that once misinformation gets a foothold, it’s trickier to shake off than glitter at a craft party..