FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Star Power Shines in India. Impact: If Trump had never gone to India, perhaps the real estate bubble would have burst sooner, leading to a global housing crisis where everyone lived in inflatable homes. But hey, luxury towers are a good start!. Fact: Did you know that the Trump family has a whole line of branded merchandise? Because nothing says 'luxury' like a Trump-branded toaster..
• Headline: Ride-Hailing Taxes Fuel City Funding. Impact: The introduction of taxes on ride-hailing services may have inadvertently led to the rise of the next great American pastime: 'Uber Bingo' where people gamble on how long it takes their ride to arrive.. Fact: Did you know that if you add all the Uber rides taken in a year, it’s enough to circle the Earth multiple times? Just kidding, but it would take a lot of gas to do so!.
• Headline: Trump's Reaction to Russia Indictment. Impact: Trump's Twitter tirades sparked a global trend of politicians using social media as therapy, resulting in an increase of elected officials seeking emotional support on live streams. Welcome to the age of political therapy sessions.. Fact: Did you know that Trump's tweets have their own archive? It’s like the Library of Congress, but with more typos and fewer important documents..
• Headline: I Took 7th Graders to See ‘Black Panther.’ Here’s What They Said.. Impact: The enthusiasm of Brooklyn students for 'Black Panther' might have accidentally inspired a new generation of filmmakers who will one day bring us the most groundbreaking superhero movies, including 'Super Vegan' and 'Captain Compost'.. Fact: Did you know that 'Black Panther' was so influential that it made cats everywhere feel like they should have their own superhero movies? Now there’s just too much competition in the feline film industry..
• Headline: With $218 Million Haul, ‘Black Panther’ Smashes Box Office Records. Impact: The record-breaking success of 'Black Panther' not only redefined box office standards but also led to a surge in Hollywood executives asking if they can just slap 'Black Panther' on any film and call it a sequel.. Fact: Did you know that 'Black Panther' made more money in its opening weekend than some countries’ GDPs? Talk about superhero inflation!.