JULY 16, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Guccifer 2.0 in 2016 Election. Impact: The indictment of Guccifer 2.0 led to a worldwide obsession with online privacy, causing every teenager to believe they could be the next internet vigilante. Thanks, Guccifer! Now everyone thinks they're a hacker just because they know how to change their Wi-Fi password.. Fact: Did you know that Guccifer 2.0 is not even a real person? Just like my will to do laundry on the weekends!.
• Headline: The Fall of Cardinal McCarrick. Impact: McCarrick's scandal rocked the Catholic Church, leading to widespread calls for transparency. This then sparked a global movement that made clergy more accountable, which was about as welcome as a wet sock at a picnic.. Fact: Did you know that in the church, it's totally acceptable to pray for forgiveness, but not to apologize for covering up abuse? Irony is strong with this one..
• Headline: Looking Through the Eyes of China’s Surveillance State. Impact: The unveiling of China's surveillance state made hipsters realize that their obsession with privacy was futile. Now, they wear their tinfoil hats ironically while posting selfies on social media, thinking they’re clever.. Fact: Did you know that in some parts of China, your score as a citizen can affect things like getting a loan or traveling? It’s like a real-life version of a dystopian video game, minus the fun graphics..
• Headline: An Alaska National Park as Big as Connecticut. Annual Visitors? 23,000.. Impact: The low visitor count at Lake Clark National Park led to a new trend in 'exclusive' travel spots that are hard to get to. Soon, influencers will be pretending to hike through bear-infested areas just to get that perfect Instagram shot!. Fact: Did you know that Connecticut is actually smaller than most national parks? So if you're looking for solitude, just go to Connecticut. It's practically a ghost town!.