SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Google Faces Increased Congressional Scrutiny. Impact: As lawmakers finally decided to scrutinize Google, countless conspiracy theories emerged suggesting they're just looking for a distraction from their own incompetence. This led to a world where people started using Bing, just to rebel. Yes, Bing. A true revolution.. Fact: Did you know that Google is so powerful that it can make you feel guilty for using other search engines? Just try asking ‘why is Google so great?’ on Bing and see how it feels..
• Headline: Historic $19 Minimum Wage for Airport Workers. Impact: With airport workers finally receiving a raise, they became the most powerful union in the world. They started charging $19 for luggage handling and $50 for polite smiles, leading to an economy where tipping became a mandatory part of air travel.. Fact: Did you know that $19 an hour is still less than what it costs to park at New York airports? Welcome to the paradox of modern living!.
• Headline: Strangeness and Daring at the New York Film Festival. Impact: The bold lineup at the New York Film Festival led to a decade-long trend of bizarre films, including 'The Inexplicably Long Title' and 'A Movie About Nothing.' Critics hailed them as masterpieces, and suddenly everyone was an art critic, leading to a massive increase in berets sold.. Fact: Did you know that watching an avant-garde film could technically count as a form of exercise? Those head shakes and eye rolls really work out the neck muscles!.
• Headline: Review: Anna Netrebko Makes ‘Aida’ Her Own at the Met Opera. Impact: Anna Netrebko’s stunning performance caused a ripple effect of opera lovers flooding theaters and attempting to sing in the shower, resulting in an unprecedented demand for vocal lessons. Shower concertos became the new trend, forever changing bathroom acoustics.. Fact: Did you know that opera is the only genre where you can cry, laugh, and feel confused all in the same aria? Truly an emotional rollercoaster!.