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HEADLINES ON December 5, 2017
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- Headline: Impact of Republican Tax Bill on New Yorkers. Impact: The tax bill might have sent New York’s real estate market into a downward spiral, which in turn led to an explosion of hipster coffee shops trying to save the day. Who needs infrastructure when you have artisanal lattes?. Fact: Fun fact: New Yorkers have mastered the art of complaining about taxes while simultaneously overpaying for their shoebox apartments!.
- Headline: Investors Support Heartland Start-Ups Growth. Impact: This funding could launch the next big tech unicorn in the heartland, possibly resulting in a future where your local diner has a Wi-Fi password longer than the menu.. Fact: In a shocking twist, the term 'Flyover' was originally coined by people who just wanted to avoid the Midwest during holiday travel..
- Headline: Review: ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ a Watery Wonderland on Broadway. Impact: By encouraging adults to embrace their inner child, this production may have inadvertently triggered a renaissance of animated adaptations, leading to Broadway's first fully underwater performance. Bring your scuba gear!. Fact: SpongeBob once held the record for the most animated sponges in a single production. Who knew sponges could be so popular?.
- Headline: Google Missed Out on China. Can It Flourish in India?. Impact: Google's gamble on India could reshape the internet landscape, possibly creating a future where every Indian household has a smart speaker that argues with you about your shopping choices.. Fact: Did you know that India's internet users could fill a stadium the size of the moon? Okay, maybe not literally, but you get the idea!.