JANUARY 2, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Park or Playground? A Battle for Preservation. Impact: This intense debate over whether a patch of grass should be called a 'park' or 'playground' spiraled into a worldwide movement where every grassy area is now under scrutiny. In 2050, lawn maintenance services will be required to hire certified linguists to ensure they don’t accidentally mow down a ‘protected park’.. Fact: In the future, people will hold debates over whether a single tree can constitute a 'mini-park'. Spoiler: it can, but only if it's been named..
• Headline: Peter Martins Steps Down Amid Allegations. Impact: The revelation of misconduct in the arts led to a global movement advocating for transparency and accountability in the performing arts, resulting in the first-ever 'Ballet Transparency Conference' where dancers will now be required to wear body cameras.. Fact: The aftermath of this scandal prompted the creation of a new ballet position: the 'Harassment Prevention Choreographer', whose sole job is to make sure no one gets too close on stage..
• Headline: To Sate China’s Demand, African Donkeys Are Stolen and Skinned. Impact: The international uproar over this practice led to a rise in global animal rights activism, ultimately resulting in a future where donkeys gain the right to vote—because if they can’t have their hides, they might as well have a say in who runs the country.. Fact: Ironically, the donkey hide gelatin became so popular that it started a new trend in upscale restaurants, where menu items include 'donkey-free' options to appeal to the ethically conscious..
• Headline: Why the U.S. Spends So Much More Than Other Nations on Health Care. Impact: As prices continued to rise, the healthcare industry became the leading cause of fictional health-related sitcoms, with doctors portrayed as millionaires who spend their days playing golf instead of treating patients. By 2030, the phrase 'Doctor's orders' will be synonymous with 'stock market tips.'. Fact: In 2045, people will look back and marvel at the time when healthcare was still a 'thing' instead of a luxury subscription service like Netflix..