AUGUST 10, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring the Buzz of 'Be More Chill'. Impact: This musical's success inspired a generation of teens to believe that a few catchy tunes could solve their existential crises. Spoiler: It didn't, but now we have a new wave of therapy bills.. Fact: Did you know that high school students have been melting down since the dawn of time? It’s all part of the educational experience, along with awkward dances and questionable fashion choices..
• Headline: The Infowars Facebook Ban Explained. Impact: This decision set off a chain reaction where conspiracy theories became the new currency of the internet. Now, everyone is a 'fact-checker' with a PhD in Google searches.. Fact: Did you know that banning Infowars is like putting a band-aid on a shark bite? The internet will still be filled with wild stories and dubious sources, but at least now they're wearing a different outfit..
• Headline: Gathering Place: A Park for Unity. Impact: This park project led to the revolutionary idea that urban spaces could be places for people instead of just parking lots. Imagine that! Next, we might consider making cities less concrete jungle and more actual jungle.. Fact: Did you know that parks are actually a thing? Who knew that putting grass and trees in a city could make people happier? Maybe we should try it everywhere!.
• Headline: Looking Back at the Economic Crash of 2008. Impact: This catastrophe taught us that 'too big to fail' is just a suggestion. As a result, we now have more stringent regulations... or at least we pretend to while sipping overpriced coffee.. Fact: Did you know that the 2008 crash was so bad that it made people actually start saving money again? Shocking, I know! Who knew that financial collapse could lead to a resurgence of thriftiness?.
• Headline: Brokers With a Song and Dance. Impact: By drawing talent from the theater community, these brokers inadvertently created a new genre of real estate: the musical. Watch out for upcoming hits like 'Rent: The Apartment Market Edition.'. Fact: Did you know that combining real estate and theater has led to some dramatic negotiations? Forget about the housing market; I want a front-row seat to the next bidding war!.