JUNE 28, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ocasio-Cortez: Rising Political Star. Impact: Ocasio-Cortez’s rise sparked a revolution in political engagement, leading future generations to believe that anyone with a dream and a Twitter account can become a congressperson. Thanks to her, the future could see a cat influencer in the House of Representatives.. Fact: Did you know that before politics, AOC was a bartender? I guess mixing cocktails was just great preparation for mixing up legislation!.
• Headline: Impact of Kennedy’s Exit on Supreme Court. Impact: Kennedy’s departure opened up a Pandora's box of judicial appointments, where each new justice could potentially tip the balance of the Supreme Court for decades, leading to future historians arguing whether America had a Supreme Court or a reality show.. Fact: Fun fact: In the future, people will debate the Supreme Court decisions as fiercely as they debate pineapple on pizza. Spoiler: it gets ugly..
• Headline: Unlocking the Secrets of Blockchain. Impact: The rise of blockchain technology could lead to a future where all transactions are decentralized, and people might even start paying for pizza with cryptocurrency. The next Bitcoin might just be an artisanal tomato sauce.. Fact: Did you know that blockchain is just a fancy term for a digital ledger? Sounds like the world's least exciting party invitation..
• Headline: Review: Bad Girl Makes Good in a Glorious ‘Carmen Jones’. Impact: The revival of 'Carmen Jones' may have inspired a series of remakes of otherwise forgotten shows, where directors will continue to ignore the obvious lesson: some things are best left in the past, like disco.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Carmen Jones' was originally a Broadway show. Who knew that musical theater was just one bad revival away from becoming a time-traveling nightmare?.
• Headline: A Growing Brooklyn Fishing Scene, Artisanal Lures Included. Impact: The Brooklyn fishing scene could inspire a new wave of artisanal fishing culture, leading to hipster fishermen creating Instagram accounts dedicated to their fishing lures, while the actual fish are left wondering why they can't just swim in peace.. Fact: Did you know that melting plastic in the microwave to make fishing lures is a thing? Welcome to the future, where DIY meets potential health hazards!.