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HEADLINES ON November 15, 2018
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- Headline: PG&E Faces Billions in Wildfire Claims. Impact: If California utility customers had known their bills would be a financial black hole, perhaps they would have invested in more candles and camping gear. Now, millions are just one spark away from becoming DIY survivalists.. Fact: PG&E's stock price is like a rollercoaster, except instead of thrills, it offers only anxiety and the occasional existential crisis..
- Headline: Florida Ballot Recount Signature Dispute. Impact: The Florida recount debacle may have inadvertently inspired the next generation of graphic designers to perfect signature matching technology. If only they could match the enthusiasm of voters.. Fact: Signature matching is essentially the adult version of 'Can you tell which one of these is not like the other?' Spoiler: it’s usually the one that counts..
- Headline: Michelle Obama's Fashion Evolution Journey. Impact: Meredith Koop’s journey with Michelle Obama could lead to a fashion revolution where former first ladies become the new influencers. Next up: Laura Bush’s line of comfy cardigans for the cozy conservative.. Fact: If dressing a first lady were an Olympic sport, Meredith would definitely be on the podium, possibly in a designer gown..
- Headline: Louisville and Muhammad Ali: A Rare Look at a Hometown Champ. Impact: The new book about Muhammad Ali might spark a renewed interest in boxing, resulting in a dramatic uptick in people thinking they can float like a butterfly and sting like a bee—spoiler: they can't.. Fact: Ali was not just a boxer; he was a verbal heavyweight too. His trash talk was so legendary it could probably win a Grammy..
- Headline: The End of Endings. Impact: The endless cycle of sequels and revivals could lead to a future where we’re all living in one giant rerun, questioning our life choices while sipping on nostalgia-flavored lattes.. Fact: The only thing longer than a movie franchise these days is the list of regrets from the original creators..