OCTOBER 6, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Week of Controversial Achievements. Impact: If Trump had never bragged about a week of victories, perhaps he wouldn't have accidentally inspired a generation of politicians to believe that shouting louder is the same as winning—resulting in an entire reality TV series dedicated to political jabs. Who knew the presidency came with a side of drama?. Fact: Did you know that ‘scorched-earth’ is actually a military strategy? Who knew it could also apply to political rhetoric?.
• Headline: Divided Senate: Kavanaugh Confirmation Battle. Impact: The bitter tenor of the Senate paved the way for future generations to argue on Twitter instead of in chambers, resulting in the most efficient form of political discourse: memes. Who needs constructive debate when you can just tweet at each other?. Fact: Fun fact: The Senate has been filled with partisanship for centuries. It's like a family dinner, but with more yelling and less turkey..
• Headline: The Red Sox Pounce. The Yankees Peck. The Red Sox Win.. Impact: The Red Sox victory over the Yankees not only brought joy to Boston fans but also triggered a new wave of overpriced merchandise and ‘Yankees Suck’ chants that echoed through time, solidifying the rivalry for generations to come.. Fact: The Red Sox and Yankees rivalry is so intense that some scientists theorize it's created a rift in the space-time continuum. Just kidding, or am I?.
• Headline: U.S. General Considered Nuclear Response in Vietnam War, Cables Show. Impact: The consideration of a nuclear response in Vietnam served as a cautionary tale for future military strategists, reminding them that sometimes the most explosive decisions are best left unmade—saving the world from potential nuclear karaoke nights in the future.. Fact: It's fascinating how close we were to nuclear disaster over a battle in Vietnam, yet here we are, still arguing about who gets the last slice of pizza..