DECEMBER 11, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Powerless Seniors Amidst Hurricane Aftermath. Impact: This disaster prompted a global movement to improve infrastructure for vulnerable populations. Who knew that one power outage could spark a million think pieces on social responsibility?. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a senior in Puerto Rico is over 60? They could probably teach us a thing or two about surviving without power—like how to make a mean candlelit dinner..
• Headline: Eli Manning's Brief Return vs. Cowboys. Impact: Eli Manning’s fleeting joy inspired countless sports fans to embrace the cyclical nature of disappointment. It also led to the birth of a new meme: 'Hope is just a four-quarter illusion.'. Fact: Did you know that the 'Dallas Cowboys' are often referred to as 'America's Team'? Apparently, they’re also America's team of heartbreak for Giants fans. Congrats on that honor!.
• Headline: Future of Work: Robots and Our Children. Impact: The fear of robots stealing jobs led to an unexpected boom in creative professions—because when machines take over, someone has to write the dystopian novels about it, right?. Fact: Did you know that in 20 years, kids might be applying for jobs that don't even exist yet? Good luck explaining that to your parents when they ask why you're still living in their basement..
• Headline: The Hand of the Comic Artist. Impact: The rise of comics in popular culture has led to a resurgence in graphic novels, making it possible for introverted artists to become millionaires overnight. Who didn't want to cash in on superhero dreams?. Fact: Did you know that R. Crumb once illustrated a comic about the joys of staying in bed all day? Maybe he was onto something—no one can bother you if you don't get up!.
• Headline: The Comic Strip’s Heyday in ‘Cartoon County’. Impact: Murphy's nostalgic recounting of comic strips has inspired a new generation of illustrators who think they can replicate the magic. Spoiler alert: they can’t, but we’ll let them try.. Fact: Did you know that comic strips were once considered the pinnacle of sophisticated entertainment? Now they just compete with cat videos for our attention. What a time to be alive!.