DECEMBER 3, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dolphin Deaths Highlight Climate Neglect. Impact: As dolphins washed ashore, the ripple effect led to a massive increase in marine activism. Who would have thought a dolphin could spark a global movement? Next thing you know, environmentalists are holding beach parties and demanding biodegradable flip-flops.. Fact: Did you know that dolphins are known for their playful nature? Too bad they can't just swim away from climate issues like some politicians do..
• Headline: A Moment of National Reflection. Impact: Bush's death momentarily united the political landscape, leading to a brief period of politeness. However, the subsequent return to vitriol was so intense that it might have inspired a new genre of political reality TV: 'Survivor: Congress Edition.'. Fact: Did you know that political civility is as rare as a unicorn? The moment you think you've seen it, it gallops away into the sunset, never to be seen again..
• Headline: TikTok, a Chinese Video App, Brings Fun Back to Social Media. Impact: TikTok's rise caused a resurgence in creativity, leading to a future where every cat video is a potential Oscar contender and every meme is dissected in college courses. Welcome to the age of the 'influencer scholar.'. Fact: Did you know TikTok was originally intended to be a music app? Now it’s more like a chaotic circus where everyone is trying to out-fun each other. Bring your popcorn!.
• Headline: In the Blink of an Eye, a Hunt for Oil Threatens Pristine Alaska. Impact: The push for oil in Alaska set off a chain reaction of environmental disaster debates, causing future generations to wonder if they should be more afraid of climate change or the people running the government.. Fact: Did you know that the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is home to wildlife that could teach us a thing or two about survival? Meanwhile, humans are still arguing about who should drill first..