NOVEMBER 10, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: F.D.A. Targets Menthol Cigarettes Ban. Impact: The ban on menthol cigarettes sparked a global trend where flavor bans led to an underground market of exotic tobacco flavors. By 2030, people were smoking 'Blueberry Unicorn' blends, and the black market thrived, leading to a resurgence of 1920s-style speakeasies, but now for vapes.. Fact: Did you know that menthol was originally created to make smoking feel 'cool'? And now, it’s just a cool way to get people to stop smoking? What a twist!.
• Headline: Facebook Ends Forced Arbitration Policy. Impact: Facebook’s decision to drop forced arbitration became a catalyst for other tech giants to follow suit. This led to a domino effect where employees began to feel empowered, resulting in 'The Great Tech Uprising' of 2025, where workers demanded nap pods and unlimited snacks.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than Facebook's user agreements is the path to getting justice for harassment. But hey, at least now you can sue them while munching on your avocado toast!.
• Headline: Trump's Aggressive Week Against Institutions. Impact: President Trump’s aggressive week sparked a political reality show that became a global sensation. By 2025, reality politics had overtaken traditional news, and dodging questions became a competitive sport.. Fact: Did you know that some historians argue that the phrase 'remarkable week' was invented solely to describe weeks in Trump's presidency? It’s a high bar, but someone had to do it..
• Headline: Matthew Whitaker: An Attack Dog With Ambition Beyond Protecting Trump. Impact: Whitaker’s appointment led to a series of legal dramas that captivated the nation, resulting in an Emmy-winning series titled 'The Justice Department: Behind Closed Doors'. The show was so popular that it inspired a new generation of aspiring attorneys who believed they could also be stars.. Fact: Did you know that Whitaker's rise was so swift that it made the Flash look slow? Too bad the only thing he could speed up was the chaos in the Justice Department!.
• Headline: How to Date a Lot of Billionaires. Impact: The Matharoo sisters' escapade led to a bizarre trend of social media influencers becoming 'international fugitives.' By the time 2030 rolled around, the FBI was on TikTok, live-streaming their most wanted list to recruit the next generation of bounty hunters.. Fact: Did you know that dating billionaires has a 100% success rate? Either you end up with a lavish lifestyle or a thrilling escape plan. Talk about high stakes!.