MAY 1, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tariff Delays for Key Trade Partners. Impact: By delaying tariffs, President Trump inadvertently spurred a global steel and aluminum fashion trend, leading to a short-lived rise in metallic-themed runway shows. Who knew high fashion could be so political?. Fact: Did you know that the original purpose of tariffs was to protect domestic industries? Turns out, they also protect high-end fashion from looking too plain..
• Headline: U.S. Plans to Restrict Chinese Researchers. Impact: Restricting Chinese researchers led to a secret underground network of rogue scientists who started an international trend of making science cool again—complete with lab coats and rock concerts. Science fairs became the new Coachella.. Fact: Fun fact: America has historically welcomed immigrants for their talents—until it was too cool for school. Now, everyone just wants to keep their secrets safe..
• Headline: Mueller's Inquiries into Trump’s Russia Ties. Impact: As the Mueller investigation unfolded, it sparked a nationwide obsession with conspiracy theories, resulting in a boom in tinfoil hat sales. Who knew paranoia could be so profitable?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'I have a few questions' is just a polite way of saying 'I'm about to ruin your day'?.
• Headline: 2018 Tony Nominations: ‘Mean Girls’ and ‘SpongeBob’ Lead the Way. Impact: The Tony nominations for 'Mean Girls' and 'SpongeBob' set off a chain reaction of theatrical adaptations based on memes and viral videos, leading to a dystopian future where your Instagram feed is a Broadway musical.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mean Girls' started as a movie before it became a musical? Next up: 'The Office: The Musical'—because why not?.