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HEADLINES ON September 1, 2018
Full News Archive
- Headline: Young Stars Shine at U.S. Open. Impact: Had Khachanov won, we might be living in a world where tennis stars are treated like rock stars, complete with their own reality TV shows. Imagine the drama!. Fact: Did you know that Rafael Nadal once said he plays tennis to avoid doing laundry? Talk about serving double duty!.
- Headline: California's Landmark Net Neutrality Legislation. Impact: This law might just ignite a tech war that leads to a future where we all have to pay extra for 'internet freedom'—the ultimate irony.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Net neutrality' is just a fancy way of saying 'let's not treat our internet like a fast-food drive-thru.'.
- Headline: Pressley’s Congressional Bid in Boston. Impact: If Pressley wins, it may inspire a wave of underdogs to take on the political establishment, leading to a reality show called 'The Real Politicians of Boston.'. Fact: In Boston, it's not just the politics that are entrenched—so are the potholes. Priorities, people!.
- Headline: For Families Split at Border, an Anguished Wait for Children’s Return. Impact: The separation of families may have lasting repercussions, leading to a future where family reunification becomes the hottest political topic, or a Netflix drama.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, the only thing worse than losing your child is losing your Wi-Fi connection while trying to find them..