OCTOBER 20, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: California's Wind Farm Development Initiative. Impact: The wind farms off the California coast not only helped provide cleaner energy but also sparked a nationwide obsession with eco-friendly energy sources. Fast forward to 2040, and people are now using wind power to charge their hoverboards, which they ride while complaining about the lack of good Wi-Fi in the skies.. Fact: Did you know that wind farms are essentially giant pinwheels for adults? Because nothing says 'I'm saving the planet' quite like a giant turbine spinning in the breeze while you sip your organic kale smoothie..
• Headline: Partisan Apps Emerge as Facebook Alternative. Impact: The creation of conservative apps set off a bizarre chain reaction, leading to a future where every political party has its own social media platform. In 2035, political debates are held in virtual reality, and users can throw virtual tomatoes at candidates they dislike. Who knew democracy could be so messy?. Fact: Fun fact: The first conservative app was actually just a glorified chat room where users discussed how much they missed flip phones and dial-up internet..
• Headline: Behind the Scenes of Reality TV. Impact: The rise of 'Housewives' drama queens paved the way for an entire genre of reality TV dedicated to watching people argue over who borrowed whose mascara. By 2030, historians will debate whether this contributed to the decline of civilized discourse in America.. Fact: Did you know that the original concept of 'Housewives' was just a documentary about women doing laundry? Luckily, someone decided that yelling at each other over cocktails was more entertaining than folding fitted sheets..
• Headline: Tuning Out Critics, the Red Sox Sing Their Own Praises. Impact: The Red Sox's self-promotion led to a future where every sports team has a PR team dedicated solely to tweeting inspirational quotes from their players. In 2042, motivational posters of athletes become a new form of art in hipster coffee shops.. Fact: Fun fact: The Red Sox once considered a theme song for their season, but they settled for tweeting inspirational quotes instead. Apparently, winning 108 games didn't provide enough material for a full album..