MARCH 18, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pelosi's Leadership Challenges Grow. Impact: If Conor Lamb had just kept his mouth shut, it’s possible Nancy Pelosi would have inspired a new generation of politicians. Instead, we now have a timeline where every Democratic candidate is practicing their best 'I’m not with her' face for photo ops.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'I'm not with her' has been used more times than 'We should have just stayed home' in Democratic primaries since 2018?.
• Headline: China's Central Bank Leadership Transition. Impact: Yi Gang’s appointment was like a controlled burn in a forest of economic chaos – it may have prevented a total meltdown, but it also set the stage for a future where all economic decisions are made with the same fervor as a game of chess played by overly caffeinated teenagers.. Fact: Fun fact: 'stability' in financial circles is often just code for 'let's not panic right now.'.
• Headline: Trump's Critique of Mueller Sparks GOP Backlash. Impact: Trump’s rebuke of Mueller could very well be the moment that sparked a thousand tweets, leading to an avalanche of social media drama that will echo through time like a really bad karaoke rendition of a pop song.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends about 2 hours per day on social media? That's a lot of time to be upset over tweets!.
• Headline: Masterpiece Rental: My Life in the ‘American Gothic’ House. Impact: The moment someone decided to rent the 'American Gothic' house, it set off a chain reaction of hipster photo ops and obscure art history references that will haunt Instagram until the end of time.. Fact: Did you know that 'American Gothic' is often used as a reference point in discussions about rural life, art, and why people shouldn't try to recreate famous paintings in their backyards?.