JUNE 16, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revival of Interview Magazine. Impact: The revival of Interview Magazine led to a resurgence of 70s art nostalgia, inadvertently inspiring a new generation to don questionable fashion choices, ultimately resulting in a global spike in thrift shop sales.. Fact: Andy Warhol once said, 'In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes.' Guess he underestimated how long a magazine can stay relevant!.
• Headline: Saudi Aramco's Crucial Public Listing Moment. Impact: Saudi Arabia’s oil dependency is like a really bad relationship that just won’t end. The more they try to diversify, the more they realize they’re stuck in a toxic cycle of black gold.. Fact: Saudi Aramco is so big, it makes the GDP of some countries look like a small change in the couch cushions. And they still can’t find the remote!.
• Headline: Monticello Addresses Jefferson and Hemings. Impact: Finally confronting Jefferson's relationship with Sally Hemings has set a precedent for historical honesty, sparking debates that could lead to a future where all historical figures face their past—kind of like a celebrity apology tour but with more wigs.. Fact: Jefferson fathered several children with Hemings, making him the original 'baby daddy' of American history. Who needs Maury when you have DNA testing?.
• Headline: Are Genetic Testing Sites the New Social Networks?. Impact: Genetic testing sites becoming the new social networks could lead to a future where family reunions are just awkward gatherings of people who discover they're more related than they thought—like a never-ending episode of 'Who’s Your Daddy?'.. Fact: Welcome to the 21st century, where instead of friend requests, you can send a cheek swab. #FamilyTreeGoals.
• Headline: World Cup: Iceland Ties Argentina, but You Can Call It a Victory. Impact: Iceland tying with Argentina created a ripple effect that inspired underdogs worldwide to believe they could achieve anything—as long as they have a strong defense and a lot of pure, unadulterated determination.. Fact: Iceland may be small, but they’ve got a history of strong performances in sports. Who knew that all those volcanic eruptions would lead to a team that could erupt on the field too?.