MAY 29, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: De Beers Embraces Lab-Created Diamonds. Impact: The shift to lab-created diamonds sparked a revolution in jewelry, leading to a world where love is measured not in carats, but in ethical sourcing discussions. One can only wonder if future generations will celebrate love with lab-grown diamonds and ethically sourced kale.. Fact: If you think lab-created diamonds are impressive, just wait until you hear about the lab-created relationships that are just as shiny but come with a much lower price tag!.
• Headline: Deciding Sanctuary Moves for Ailing Chimps. Impact: The decision to move ailing chimps to sanctuaries altered the trajectory of wildlife conservation, creating a new faction of activists dedicated to advocating for animal rights—who now also have very strong opinions about the ethics of zoo selfies.. Fact: You can tell a chimp's mood by its facial expressions! So, if they look unimpressed when you try to take a selfie with them, maybe it's time to rethink your life choices..
• Headline: Origins of an Epidemic: Purdue Pharma Knew Its Opioids Were Widely Abused. Impact: Purdue Pharma's knowledge of opioid abuse created a chain reaction that led to the opioid crisis, which in turn spurred an entire generation of conspiracy theorists who think every painkiller is a secret government plot. Who knew pain relief could lead to so much drama?. Fact: It's ironic that Purdue Pharma marketed OxyContin as less addictive, considering their own board meetings were probably more addictive than any drug they sold!.
• Headline: Stacey Abrams Didn’t Play It Safe. Neither Do These Female Candidates.. Impact: Stacey Abrams's bold moves inspired a new wave of fearless female candidates, turning elections into a reality show where the stakes are high, and the drama is even higher. Future historians will refer to this as the 'Great Campaign Showdown of the 2020s'.. Fact: Did you know that Stacey Abrams once ran a marathon while campaigning? Talk about taking 'running for office' to a whole new level—next up, she'll be running for president while skydiving!.