DECEMBER 8, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: O’Keefe Finds Support in Trump Era. Impact: When Trump decided to ally with O'Keefe, it created a bizarre vortex where journalism turned into a circus. Now, every time someone tries to investigate a story, a clown car pulls up, and the reporters are forced to juggle flaming torches while riding unicycles.. Fact: O'Keefe's methods are so controversial that they make reality TV seem like a documentary. Next up: 'Survivor: Investigative Journalism Edition.'.
• Headline: Trump and the Future of Palestinian Statehood. Impact: Trump's denial of killing off the two-state solution is like saying a bull in a china shop didn’t break anything. The ensuing chaos shifted the political landscape so much that it became a game of 'Who Can Yell the Loudest?' instead of meaningful dialogue.. Fact: In the history of peace negotiations, this particular conversation has more plot twists than a soap opera..
• Headline: Trump's Tax Bill Impacts New York. Impact: Trump's tax bill creating tension with New York is like a family feud at Thanksgiving, but with more lawsuits. The ripples of this financial fallout likely spawned a new genre of reality TV called 'Taxed and Confused.'. Fact: Trump told donors that New Yorkers were doing 'O.K.'—which is rich coming from someone who uses tax loopholes like a kid in a candy store..
• Headline: They Fled Boko Haram, Only to Be Raped by Nigeria’s Security Forces. Impact: The tragedy of Boko Haram victims being further victimized by security forces created a cycle of distrust so deep that it could rival the plot of a dystopian novel. This event likely inspired a new genre of literature titled 'Post-Apocalyptic Reality.'. Fact: This situation is so grim that even the most hardened journalists struggle to find the right words. Sometimes, silence speaks louder than any headline..
• Headline: Southeast Asia’s Ride-Hailing War Is Being Waged on Motorbikes. Impact: The ride-hailing war in Southeast Asia is like a high-speed chase in an action movie, except the only explosions are from angry passengers stuck in traffic. The ripple effect here is a rise in memes about motorbike riders as the new urban warriors.. Fact: In Indonesia, riding a motorbike for a ride-hailing service is so common that it's practically a rite of passage—think of it as a less glamorous version of getting your driver’s license..