JANUARY 11, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cities Losing Appeal for Low-Skilled Workers. Impact: If cities stop being the land of opportunity for low-skilled workers, we might see a mass exodus to the suburbs. This could lead to suburban communities getting a little too crowded and possibly starting their own version of 'Hunger Games' to compete for the last avocado toast.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'low-skilled worker' is often a euphemism for 'not a tech wizard.' So, unless you can code your way out of a paper bag, good luck finding that elusive 'land of opportunity'!.
• Headline: Start-Ups Challenge VC Growth Model. Impact: As start-ups tell venture capitalists to take a hike, we may see a renaissance of small businesses run by people who just want to make a decent living without the fear of a billion-dollar exit strategy hanging over their heads. Who knew that rejecting funding could spark a movement?. Fact: Did you know that the first venture capitalists were actually just rich people who enjoyed watching people fail while trying to create the next big thing? The more you know!.
• Headline: A Real-World Battle Over Dancing Avatars: Did Fortnite Steal the Floss?. Impact: If Fortnite loses this case, it might lead to a precedent where video games have to pay for every dance move. Imagine a world where every time you do the Macarena, you owe royalties to the 90s! The dance industry could become the next big legal battleground.. Fact: Here's a fun tidbit: Fortnite’s dance moves are so popular that they’ve become part of the cultural zeitgeist. Next up, a documentary on the dance wars of the 21st century—because who doesn’t want to relive the glory of flossing?.
• Headline: In Alabama, a Girl’s High School Hoop Dreams Are Restored. Impact: The ruling in favor of Maori Davenport not only restored her dreams but also highlighted the absurdities of eligibility rules in sports. This could lead to a future where athletes can sue for their rights, making every game feel like an episode of 'Law & Order: Sports Edition.'. Fact: Did you know that sports eligibility rules can sometimes seem more convoluted than a tax code? It’s almost like they don’t want anyone to play unless they’ve completed a PhD in bureaucratic red tape..