OCTOBER 14, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City. Impact: After Mahomes joined the Chiefs, an entire generation of football fans started tailgating with gourmet food trucks instead of hot dogs, leading to the rise of the artisan food truck scene. Thanks, Patrick!. Fact: Did you know that Mahomes can throw a football over 60 yards? This is also how far he threw Kansas City’s hopes of ever winning a Super Bowl before he arrived..
• Headline: The Rise and Fall of Lyric McHenry. Impact: The untimely death of Lyric McHenry brought about stricter regulations on Hollywood parties, leading to the infamous 'No Fun' bill that banned glitter and overpriced cocktails in exclusive venues.. Fact: Lyric’s life was a real-life fairy tale, except the ending was less happily ever after and more ‘let’s have a serious discussion about privilege and consequence.’.
• Headline: Sears Files for Bankruptcy: A Retail Empire Falls. Impact: The bankruptcy of Sears sparked the rise of online shopping, which inadvertently led to the creation of 'retail therapy' where people now order just to feel alive. Thanks, Sears, for the emotional crisis!. Fact: Sears was once the Amazon of its time, proving that if you can't adapt to the future, you might end up selling your tools on eBay..
• Headline: Democrats Want to Beat Scott Walker. But the Wisconsin Economy Is a Hurdle.. Impact: The struggle of Democrats against Scott Walker ignited a series of awkward dinner conversations where family members tried to convince each other that they really understood economics. Spoiler: they didn't.. Fact: Wisconsin is known for cheese and beer, but apparently not for political strategy. Who knew those were two separate categories?.