MAY 27, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: 1968: A Year of Change for France. Impact: The 1968 French Open allowed professionals to play, which led to the eventual rise of the modern tennis superstar. Imagine if they hadn't! We'd be left with a bunch of amateurs playing with wooden rackets and questionable haircuts, while the sport languished in obscurity.. Fact: Did you know that in 1968, every player was required to wear a beret while serving? Just kidding, but that would have been a fashion statement!.
• Headline: Graham's Evangelical Campaign in California. Impact: Franklin Graham's evangelical crusade in California may have set off a chain reaction leading to the rise of reality TV preachers. Thanks to this event, we now have a plethora of 'holy' influencers, making us question if our next spiritual guide will come from Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that California has more evangelical voters than the population of some countries? Talk about a 'holy' democracy!.
• Headline: Concerns Over 'Star Wars' Franchise Performance. Impact: The underwhelming performance of 'Solo' triggered an existential crisis among movie studios. They decided to reboot everything from 'Jaws' to 'The Breakfast Club' in a desperate attempt to recapture magic. Spoiler alert: it didn’t work.. Fact: Did you know that after 'Solo' flopped, George Lucas considered making a film about the adventures of a space janitor? Now that would have been a plot twist!.
• Headline: U.S. and North Korean Officials Race to Resurrect Trump-Kim Meeting. Impact: The diplomatic dance between the U.S. and North Korea could have led to a time where we all speak fluent Korean—or at least know how to properly pronounce 'Kimchi.' Who knew a meeting could change our culinary experiences?. Fact: Did you know that if they had succeeded in their talks, we might have had a North Korean version of 'Friends'? 'The One with the Nuclear Negotiation' would have been a hit!.
• Headline: Harvey Weinstein’s Arrest May Define Manhattan D.A.’s Legacy. Impact: Harvey Weinstein's arrest acted as a catalyst for the #MeToo movement, inspiring countless individuals to come forward with their stories. This could potentially lead to a future where Hollywood is less about scandals and more about actual talent.. Fact: Did you know that in 2015, Weinstein was so confident he wouldn't be charged that he considered running for President? Imagine that campaign slogan: 'Make Hollywood Great Again!'.