MARCH 13, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Examining Diversity in 'Admissions'. Impact: The outrage over 'Admissions' led to a nationwide debate on diversity, inadvertently creating a new trend where colleges now offer 'Martyr Studies' as a major. Expect students to be majoring in 'Victimhood Studies' by 2030.. Fact: 'Admissions' was responsible for more coffee shop debates than actual admissions to Yale. Take that, Ivy League!.
• Headline: Larry Page's Flight Revolution Begins. Impact: Larry Page’s flying taxis opened the floodgates for self-driving dogs as the next big trend in tech. By 2035, you’ll be able to order a hot dog and have it delivered by a robot dachshund.. Fact: The first flying taxi was actually just a really enthusiastic drone that wanted to be more than a toy. Dream big, little drone!.
• Headline: Increasing Russian Espionage in London. Impact: As Putin's spies increased in London, it sparked a trend of spy-themed pubs where patrons could order a 'KGB Cocktail'—vodka with a side of paranoia. By 2025, 'Spycraft' will be the new escape room craze.. Fact: The spies in London have been so busy following opponents that they forgot to follow their own coffee orders. Can you say 'Espresso Yourself'?.
• Headline: Trade Wars Can Be a Game of Chicken. Sometimes, Literally.. Impact: The poultry tariffs triggered an obsession with gas-guzzling pickups, leading to a future where cars are so big they require their own zip code. By 2040, they might even be classified as mobile homes.. Fact: If only the chickens knew they were responsible for America’s truck obsession, they might have started a union. Cluck for justice!.
• Headline: The 52 Places Traveler: Island-Hopping on Vibrant Trinidad and Lush St. Lucia. Impact: The vibrant culture of Trinidad and St. Lucia inspired a global trend of vacationing in places that sound like they belong in a tropical cocktail. By 2030, 'Beach Vibes' will be a mandatory section in all travel brochures.. Fact: Trinidad Carnival is so vibrant that it’s likely the only place where you can get a sunburn while dancing under umbrellas. Multitasking at its finest!.