AUGUST 16, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pelosi's Leadership Under Pressure. Impact: Had Pelosi successfully built that bridge to new leaders, we might have seen a political landscape with actual cooperation instead of incessant gridlock. Who knows? Maybe they would have even turned Congress into a non-stop party with snacks and bipartisan karaoke nights.. Fact: Fun fact: Building a bridge to new leaders usually involves more than just metaphorical construction; it often requires actual negotiation and, shockingly, listening..
• Headline: Aretha Franklin: The Empowerment Icon. Impact: Aretha Franklin's reign as queen of soul not only empowered women in music but also encouraged countless karaoke nights where people believe they can belt out 'Respect' just as well. In a parallel universe, a reality show might have emerged where contestants compete in Aretha impersonation contests. Spoiler: they all lose.. Fact: Did you know that Aretha Franklin's voice was so powerful it could probably start a revolution? Too bad we still can't figure out how to harness it for world peace..
• Headline: Witchcraft in the #MeToo Era. Impact: The witchcraft movement in the #MeToo era has led to an unexpected renaissance of spell-casting, which could have inadvertently sparked a new industry of enchanted self-help books. Imagine a world where you could actually 'manifest' your way to success with a sprinkle of pixie dust!. Fact: Fun fact: Witchcraft is the original DIY project. Why hire a life coach when you can just brew a potion while wearing a pointy hat?.
• Headline: Google Employees Protest Secret Work on Censored Search Engine for China. Impact: Had Google decided to play nice and ditch the secret projects, they might have become the beloved tech giant everyone trusted. Instead, they’ve stirred a pot of distrust that could lead to a future where every tech company operates in a shadowy bunker. Welcome to the tech Cold War!. Fact: Did you know that 'censorship' is just another word for 'we don’t want you to know what we’re doing'? It’s like when your parents said they were going to the store but really just went to the bar..