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HEADLINES ON January 16, 2019
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- Headline: Economic Impact of Government Shutdown. Impact: The government shutdown created a ripple effect of despair, leading to a chain reaction of memes depicting politicians as raccoons fighting over garbage. Little did they know that their inability to compromise would inspire an entire generation of internet humor.. Fact: Did you know that the longest government shutdown lasted 35 days? That’s one way to force citizens to learn how to fix their own problems—like budgeting for groceries without government assistance!.
- Headline: Theresa May Survives No-Confidence Vote in British Parliament. Impact: Theresa May surviving the no-confidence vote means that the UK continues to barrel down the Brexit rabbit hole, where every twist and turn is more confusing than a choose-your-own-adventure book written by a toddler on a sugar rush.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'no confidence' was first used in the 17th century? Clearly, some things never change—like politicians hanging on for dear life!.
- Headline: Jaboukie Young-White: A Comic Prodigy With a Veteran’s Killer Moves. Impact: Jaboukie Young-White's rise to fame inspires a new generation of comedians, who will all try to replicate his success but will ultimately just end up in their parents' basements asking for Wi-Fi passwords. Ah, the cycle of life!. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a stand-up comic's first performance is around 30? Jaboukie is just out here making the rest of us look like late bloomers. Thanks for that!.