DECEMBER 31, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Unconventional Presidency Examined. Impact: By throwing out the rulebook, Trump inadvertently paved the way for future presidents to treat the office like a reality show—complete with celebrity cameos and Twitter battles. Who needs diplomacy when you can just tweet it out?. Fact: Did you know that before Trump, 'reinventing the presidency' mostly meant giving it a new coat of paint? Now, it’s more like a full renovation with questionable contractors..
• Headline: Poland Hosts North Korean Laborers Amid Tensions. Impact: Poland’s decision to host North Korean laborers may have started an international trend for black market workers. Who knew that 'globalization' could also mean 'let's make bad choices together'?. Fact: Did you know that Poland once had a thriving economy without North Korean labor? I’m sure they miss those days when their labor force didn’t involve nuclear threats..
• Headline: Exploring 'Mechanics of History' Exhibition. Impact: The acrobatic artwork symbolizes how society's elite continue to leap through hoops while avoiding the pitfalls of reality—because who can be bothered with real issues when you can bounce around on a trampoline?. Fact: Did you know that the title 'Mechanics of History' is just a fancy way of saying 'Look, we can make fun of the rich while they do backflips!'.
• Headline: Tax Law Offers a Carrot to Gig Workers. But It May Have Costs.. Impact: The tax law’s carrot for gig workers might just be the start of a new trend where everyone becomes a 'business'—because who doesn’t want the stress of taxes without the benefits of a normal job?. Fact: Did you know that in the gig economy, 'independent' means you’re independently broke? It’s like a game show where everyone loses!.
• Headline: From Trump to #MeToo: A Dizzying Year in TV News. Impact: The resurgence of TV news in 2017 might have led to a new golden age of sensationalism, where ratings are king and truth takes a backseat—right next to journalistic integrity.. Fact: Did you know that 'dizzying year in TV news' is just a polite way of saying 'we're all addicted to drama and gossip'? Welcome to the new normal!.