FEBRUARY 5, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democrats Demand Release of Their Memo. Impact: The Democrats' memo release sparked an endless cycle of rebuttals and counter-rebuttals, leading to an entire genre of political thrillers where the plot twist is just another memo. Somewhere in an alternate timeline, a group of memo enthusiasts is holding conventions and discussing the finer points of classified documents.. Fact: Did you know that memos are just the grown-up version of passing notes in class? 'Do you like me? Check yes or no.'.
• Headline: U.S. Nuclear Arms Policy Shift Explained. Impact: The U.S. announcing a nuclear arms buildup kickstarted a global nuclear arms competition. In the future, a group of rogue scientists will create the world's first 'Nuclear Arms Olympics,' where nations compete for the most impressive arsenal—because who doesn't love gold medals and mushroom clouds?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time the world got excited about nuclear arms, it was during the Cold War, which was basically just a really long game of 'Who’s Got the Bigger Stick?'.
• Headline: Samsung Heir Freed, to Dismay of South Korea’s Anti-Corruption Campaigners. Impact: The Samsung heir's release sparked a debate about wealth and power that echoed through generations. Future historians will refer to this event as 'The Day the Rich Laughed in the Face of Justice,' inspiring a new wave of social movements led by people who just want a fair chance at being corrupt too.. Fact: Fun fact: In South Korea, they say 'money talks,' but apparently it also gets you out of prison. Who knew cash had such a persuasive voice?.