APRIL 26, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving Shaw's Saint Joan on Broadway. Impact: If Condola Rashad hadn't starred in 'Saint Joan,' Broadway might have been deprived of a generation of theatergoers wondering why they care about a martyr from the 15th century. Spoiler alert: the answer is no one does, but they sure love to say they do!. Fact: The original Saint Joan was burned at the stake, but hey, at least this version only burns your patience with its pacing..
• Headline: Desperation Oncology and Immunotherapy Breakthroughs. Impact: The success of immunotherapy could lead to a world where cancer is finally treated like a common cold. Imagine doctors casually saying, 'Oh, you have cancer? Just take some of this magical potion and call me in the morning!'. Fact: The term 'desperation oncology' was actually coined by a doctor who ran out of options and decided to wing it instead. Talk about practice!.
• Headline: Nicaragua's Uprising Against Ortega's Rule. Impact: In a twist of fate, if the Nicaraguan protests hadn't happened, we might still be living in a world where Daniel Ortega is revered, and the phrase 'revolutionary hero' is used unironically in a coffee shop. Thanks, 2018 uprising!. Fact: Protesters in Nicaragua have more energy than your average New Year's resolution. Who knew dissent could inspire cardio?.
• Headline: Isolation of White House Medical Unit Hid Ronny Jackson From Scrutiny. Impact: If Ronny Jackson had been scrutinized earlier, perhaps future White House doctors would think twice before turning their offices into a no-judgment zone for questionable prescriptions. Who knew that 'isolated' could also mean 'suspicious'?. Fact: The White House Medical Unit's isolation has led to the most exclusive medical unit in history—entry by invitation only, and apparently, only if your name is Ronny Jackson..
• Headline: Walmart, With Billions to Spend, Seeks Flipkart E-Commerce Site in India. Impact: Walmart's acquisition of Flipkart could lead to a future where your groceries are delivered by drone while you simultaneously order new shoes and a blender you don't need. Truly, the golden age of impulse buying is upon us!. Fact: Flipkart is so popular in India that if it were a person, it would probably be the life of the party, while Amazon is the awkward guest who shows up uninvited but still makes a scene..