MARCH 3, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Concerns Over Trump’s Steel Tariffs. Impact: Trump's steel tariffs set off a chain reaction that led to a global trade war, which ultimately resulted in the invention of a new board game called 'Tariffs & Tribulations' where players navigate economic disasters while avoiding debt collectors.. Fact: Did you know that the last time a tariff was this popular, it was 1861? Spoiler alert: it didn't end well..
• Headline: Global Response to Trump's Tariffs. Impact: Retaliation from global leaders led to a series of counter-tariffs that spiraled into a global economic dance-off, where countries tried to outdo each other with increasingly ridiculous sanctions.. Fact: Fun fact: the term 'tariff' actually comes from the Latin word 'tariffus' which means 'to annoy your neighbors'. Okay, I made that up, but it sounds good, right?.
• Headline: Canada's Calm Amid U.S. Tariff Challenges. Impact: Canada's calm response was so effective that it sparked a trend of 'Canadian Cool' which later became a popular self-help book series, teaching people how to handle stress by saying 'sorry' a lot.. Fact: Did you know that Canada once considered changing its national anthem to 'Don't Worry, Be Happy'? They decided against it, fearing it might confuse tourists..
• Headline: Trump Pushes Republicans in Congress to Oppose Funding Hudson Rail Tunnel. Impact: Trump's opposition to the Hudson Rail Tunnel funding convinced Congress to spend more time debating infrastructure than actually building it, leading to the invention of virtual reality tunnels that no one could actually use.. Fact: Did you know that the Hudson Tunnel was once considered a priority for the USA? Turns out, it was just a really expensive way to avoid traffic jams..
• Headline: The World Is Embracing S.U.V.s. That’s Bad News for the Climate.. Impact: The rise of S.U.V.s contributed to climate change, which eventually led to a worldwide trend of using electric vehicles, culminating in the creation of a new sport: competitive charging station hopping.. Fact: Did you know that S.U.V. stands for 'Silly Unnecessary Vehicle'? Just kidding, but at this rate, it might as well..