OCTOBER 24, 2018

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• Headline: Tensions Rise Over Khashoggi's Assassination. Impact: The feud over Khashoggi's killing ignited a series of diplomatic faux pas, leading to an awkward karaoke night at a G20 summit where world leaders tried to one-up each other with 'I Will Always Love You'—because nothing says international relations like Whitney Houston.. Fact: Did you know that Khashoggi’s death sparked more conspiracy theories than a weekend binge-watch of a true crime series? Turns out, the only thing worse than political intrigue is how people consume it..
• Headline: Exploring Racial Justice in Cinema. Impact: The rise of racial justice cinema inadvertently led to a new genre of films where protagonists spend most of their time staring meaningfully into the distance while dramatic music swells. You know, because nothing says 'we're addressing serious issues' like a slow-motion montage.. Fact: Fun fact: Hollywood has mastered the art of making serious topics palatable by adding a splash of glamour and a sprinkle of star power. Who knew social justice could look so good?.
• Headline: Beastie Boys' Legacy in Written Form. Impact: With the Beastie Boys turning to literature, their memoir became a bestseller, which in turn inspired a new wave of autobiographies from musicians. Suddenly, every artist felt the need to reveal their 'deepest thoughts'—thanks to the Beasties, the world was flooded with rockstar poetry that makes you question their life choices.. Fact: Did you know that the Beastie Boys’ first album was originally a punk record? Who knew that three Jewish boys from Brooklyn would end up pioneering hip-hop and later become champions of social change? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: Warhol & I. Impact: As Raf Simons waxed poetic about art and fashion, the trend of mixing high fashion with art spiraled into a new age of 'wearable art.' Soon, people were strutting down streets looking like they just escaped from an abstract painting—fashion week became a bizarre art exhibit you never asked for.. Fact: Did you know that Andy Warhol once said, 'In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes'? Apparently, he was just one prophetic fashion statement away from predicting Instagram influencers..
• Headline: The Problem With Fixing WhatsApp? Human Nature Might Get in the Way. Impact: The struggle to fix WhatsApp’s misinformation problem led to a global game of telephone where everyone became an amateur detective. Each forwarded message turned into a mini-documentary, and social media became a battleground for 'fact-checking' that often ended in chaos—who knew that sharing memes could turn you into a conspiracy theorist?. Fact: Did you know that WhatsApp was originally designed for simple messaging? It’s like turning a cozy café into a nightclub where people just scream their opinions at each other. Cheers to progress!.