MARCH 29, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Stephon Clark's Tragic Death Sparks Protests. Impact: The outrage from Stephon Clark's death sparked a series of protests that eventually led to a nationwide increase in discussions about police reform. Ironically, this resulted in more 'please don’t shoot' t-shirts being sold than any anti-violence campaigns could ever dream of.. Fact: The protests that followed this tragic event led to more social media hashtags than actual solutions. Because who needs change when you can trend?.
• Headline: Boyds: The Last Great Clothing Store. Impact: The fight of Boyds against e-commerce turned into a battle cry for local businesses everywhere. Little did they know, this would lead to a resurgence of the phrase 'support local' being shouted from the rooftops, while shoppers continued to buy from their phones.. Fact: Despite their efforts, Boyds still couldn't convince people that buying clothes in-person is more fun than watching cat videos online. Spoiler alert: it’s not..
• Headline: Anbang's Investment Strategies Post-Seizure. Impact: Anbang's questionable investments and dealings opened a Pandora's box of trust issues in the investment world. This led to a long-lasting paranoia where middle-class Chinese citizens started questioning if their money was safer under their mattresses instead.. Fact: Turns out, if you can't trust a company named 'Anbang', you might as well start a GoFundMe for your future because good luck finding a secure investment these days!.
• Headline: Trump Attacks Amazon, Saying It Does Not Pay Enough Taxes. Impact: Trump's tweet about Amazon not paying enough taxes resonated with millions who suddenly decided they were tax experts overnight. This not only led to more conspiracy theories about the 'deep state' but also encouraged people to view online shopping as a form of rebellion.. Fact: In a shocking twist, many Americans still didn’t realize that the taxes they were complaining about were probably just a few cents on their overpriced avocado toast..
• Headline: To Avoid More Racist Hoodies, Retailers Seek Diversity. Impact: The push for diversity in retail resulted in a chain reaction where every fast fashion brand suddenly claimed they had a 'diverse' collection. Spoiler alert: it was mostly just a new shade of beige.. Fact: Turns out, the only thing more difficult than avoiding racist hoodies is trying to find a shirt that fits that isn’t also made from the tears of underpaid workers in a far-off factory..