AUGUST 21, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Russian Hacking Targets Conservative Think Tanks. Impact: This hacking incident led to a series of increasingly paranoid Republican conspiracy theories, resulting in the formation of a secret society of 'Cyber Knights' who believe they are the only ones capable of protecting democracy—while simultaneously sending all their emails using public Wi-Fi.. Fact: Did you know that the first spear phishing attempt was just an early email asking for someone to 'send nudes' in exchange for a 'Russian investment opportunity'?.
• Headline: Beneath the Veil of Matrimony. Impact: This tragic tale of loss and blood became the basis for a bestselling romantic thriller series, inadvertently starting a trend of 'meet-cute' scenarios involving shady pasts and questionable decisions, inspiring a new generation of wildly unrealistic romance novels.. Fact: Did you know that the best-selling author of these thrillers once tried to write a self-help book but realized readers preferred plots that involved more bloodshed and fewer self-reflective moments?.
• Headline: Susan Miller Always Has a Story for You. Impact: Susan Miller's ability to spin tales has led to a world where astrology has replaced therapy, and people are more likely to consult their horoscopes than a mental health professional, resulting in a cosmic boom for overpriced crystals and dubious wellness retreats.. Fact: Did you know that Susan Miller’s stories are so captivating that even her cat has started a podcast about astrology? It's called 'Whiskers and the Stars.'.
• Headline: Facebook Fueled Anti-Refugee Attacks in Germany, New Research Suggests. Impact: The research suggested that Facebook not only fuels anti-refugee sentiment but also inspired the rise of 'Keyboard Warriors,' who now believe they are social justice activists because they clicked 'like' on a meme about compassion—making the internet a much more dangerous place for actual refugees.. Fact: Fun fact: The original name of Facebook was 'Facemash,' which was just a website for rating people's attractiveness—clearly a precursor to its future role in global affairs and humanitarian crises..