AUGUST 24, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Urban Meyer and Ohio State Controversy. Impact: Had Urban Meyer taken a moment to notice the signs, the subsequent rise of various college football scandals might have been delayed by at least a decade. Imagine a world where college athletes aren't embroiled in controversy—oh wait, that’s just a fantasy.. Fact: Did you know that Urban Meyer once coached a team that won a national championship? It’s amazing what you can achieve when you ignore red flags!.
• Headline: Trump's Controversial South Africa Tweet. Impact: Trump’s tweet not only fueled a narrative that stirred racial tensions in South Africa, but it also inspired countless conspiracy theories about how tweets can influence elections, social media algorithms, and possibly even the weather.. Fact: Fun fact: Tweets were initially designed to be short, sweet, and harmless—clearly, nobody got the memo..
• Headline: Pope Francis's Controversial Visit to Ireland. Impact: The Pope's visit to Ireland might not have healed the church's wounds but it did lead to a global conversation about accountability in religious institutions. Who knew that reappointing a bishop would cause more drama than a season finale of a soap opera?. Fact: Did you know that the Catholic Church once had a 'Pope of the Poor'? Apparently, that title was too on-the-nose to keep around..
• Headline: This May Be the Most Polarizing Comedy Special of the Year. Impact: Drew Michael's unconventional comedy special may have opened the floodgates for more comedians to abandon live audiences for imaginary friends, leading to a future where stand-up comedy is performed solely in therapy sessions.. Fact: Did you know that the French new wave was all about breaking the rules? So, basically, Drew Michael is just following in their footsteps... with a punchline..
• Headline: Conan O’Brien’s Unrequited Fanboy Love for Robert Caro. Impact: Conan's relentless pursuit of Robert Caro may have inadvertently sparked a new wave of late-night hosts attempting to woo literary figures. Imagine a world where every late-night show is a book club—yawn!. Fact: Fun fact: Robert Caro once took 40 years to write a biography. So, Conan, you might want to bring a sleeping bag if you plan to wait for an answer..