AUGUST 4, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: South Africa's Corruption Conundrum Unveiled. Impact: If South Africa successfully ends corruption, it might just inspire a worldwide movement of politicians trying to be decent for once. Or not. They might just get better at hiding their misdeeds.. Fact: In a twist of irony, many politicians have been known to take ‘corruption lessons’ but forget to bring their moral compasses..
• Headline: Face Tattoos in Popular Culture. Impact: With face tattoos going mainstream, job interviews will soon look like a scene from a circus. Who knew that ink would become the new diploma?. Fact: Face tattoos are a great conversation starter—especially when you want to avoid discussing your lack of a 401(k) plan..
• Headline: Dick Cavett's Modern Conversations. Impact: Dick Cavett's return to the digital age might just trigger a renaissance of thoughtful discourse, or at least a revival of musty old library cards.. Fact: The last time someone stopped to smell the flowers, they were promptly asked if they had a TikTok account..
• Headline: The Partisan Battle Brett Kavanaugh Now Regrets. Impact: Kavanaugh's regret may lead to a future where Supreme Court nominees are required to take a ‘How to Avoid Embarrassment 101’ course before their hearings.. Fact: Regret is a powerful teacher, but apparently, it’s not on the Supreme Court syllabus..
• Headline: Beyond the N.R.A.: Maria Butina’s Peculiar Bid for Russian Influence. Impact: Maria Butina's antics could inspire a series of spy novels, or perhaps a not-so-reality show featuring how to make friends with politicians in the most bizarre ways.. Fact: Networking can be hard, especially when your plan involves espionage and a side of Russian diplomacy..