NOVEMBER 24, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Critics of Putin React to U.S. Focus. Impact: By calling out U.S. election meddling, Putin's foes inadvertently fueled a global trend of conspiracy theories about how everyone is secretly manipulating elections. Now, even your grandma thinks she can influence the next presidential election with her Facebook posts.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. has a long history of meddling in other countries' elections? It's almost like we're trying to make ‘Interference’ our national pastime..
• Headline: Tobacco Companies' Court-Ordered Ads Explained. Impact: Tobacco companies admitting smoking kills led to the bizarre phenomenon of people taking up smoking just to rebel against the ads. 'I’ll smoke if I want to!' became the new teenage mantra, sending health officials into a tizzy.. Fact: Fun fact: Tobacco companies once argued that cigarettes were 'healthy alternatives' to stress. Because nothing says 'relaxation' like inhaling burning leaves!.
• Headline: New York Punk, Out of Retirement. Impact: The return of New York punk rockers initiated a chain reaction of middle-aged folks trying to relive their glory days, resulting in several awkward dance-offs at local bars. Surprisingly, they all still think they can ‘mosh’ like they did in the '80s.. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a punk rocker these days is about 50? The only thing more rebellious than their music is how they refuse to acknowledge their joint pain!.