MAY 24, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: André Leon Talley's Fashion Journey. Impact: André Leon Talley's declaration that he must take care of himself set off a series of events leading to the rise of self-care influencers on social media. In a twist of fate, his words inspired a whole generation to start caring for themselves but also sparked a global obsession with overpriced avocado toast.. Fact: Did you know that Talley was once the creative director of Vogue? It’s like being the captain of a sinking ship, but with more sequins..
• Headline: Trump's Team at F.B.I. Briefings. Impact: The appearance of Trump's lawyer and chief of staff at classified meetings was like a poorly cast reality show. Their presence caused a ripple effect that led to a surge in conspiracy theories, resulting in the creation of multiple new conspiracy podcasts. The ratings were through the roof!. Fact: Did you know that if you combine a lawyer, a chief of staff, and classified information, you get a really bad episode of 'Law & Order: Special Conspiracy Unit'?.
• Headline: The Forgotten Entertainer Rag. Impact: The annual pilgrimage to Scott Joplin’s gravesite sparked a renaissance of ragtime music, leading to a bizarre trend where hipsters began incorporating it into their coffee shop playlists. This inadvertently resulted in a new genre: 'Ragtime Remixes for the Soul.'. Fact: Did you know that Scott Joplin was known as the 'King of Ragtime'? If only he had known that one day his music would be played while people sip cold brew and scroll through Instagram..
• Headline: Trump Pardons Jack Johnson, Heavyweight Boxing Champion. Impact: Trump's pardon of Jack Johnson was like throwing a time bomb into the boxing world. It led to an unexpected resurgence of interest in boxing history, ultimately resulting in a blockbuster biopic and a wave of boxing-themed escape rooms across America.. Fact: Did you know that Jack Johnson was the first African American heavyweight champion? His life story is more thrilling than most modern-day reality shows. Talk about knockout drama!.