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- Headline: Stars Who Fell from Grace. Impact: The downfall of these news anchors paved the way for a new era of journalism where integrity was suddenly in vogue. Who knew that being a decent human being was a prerequisite for being a news star? Now we have TikTok influencers giving us 'news' from their bedrooms. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Matt Lauer's infamous button was literally the worst-kept secret in TV history. It seems the only thing that was 'on air' was his poor judgment..
- Headline: Lonely Deaths in Postwar Japan. Impact: The lonely deaths of Japan's elderly may have sparked a global conversation about mental health and family connections, leading to the rise of social media where everyone pretends to be close to their family while ignoring their actual relatives. Thanks for the irony!. Fact: Japan has a word for dying alone: 'kodokushi.' It sounds like a Pokemon, and yet, it’s a very real issue. Gotta catch 'em all... or not..