FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Whiskey Industry Struggles Amid Trade War. Impact: This trade war sparked a global competition for the title of 'Best Whiskey', leading to a tourism boom in Scotland as Americans began flocking to get their whiskey fix without tariffs. Who knew tariffs could turn us into international travelers?. Fact: Fun fact: American whiskey's decline in exports led to a significant increase in the popularity of craft cocktails. Cheers to unintended consequences!.
• Headline: Surprising Tax Refunds Under Trump's Plan. Impact: The smaller tax refunds ignited a nationwide movement of DIY financial planning. People started taking financial advice from their Aunt Linda, who once balanced her checkbook using a napkin and a crayon.. Fact: Did you know that people actually expected tax refunds to be bigger than their pizza delivery tips? Spoiler: they were wrong!.
• Headline: Review: At ‘Freestyle Love Supreme,’ Attention Must Be Paid. Really.. Impact: The success of 'Freestyle Love Supreme' led to a surge in hip-hop improv shows, causing a nationwide shortage of open-mic nights and the rise of 'rap battle' therapy sessions. Who needs a therapist when you can rhyme your problems away?. Fact: Did you know that the original idea for the show was to just freestyle about grocery lists? Thankfully, they aimed a bit higher!.
• Headline: More Women Than Ever Are Running for President. Do Designers Care?. Impact: With more women running for president, the fashion industry suddenly found itself in a crisis – how to dress powerful women without resorting to outdated power suits. Cue the fashion revolution; we now have 'power casual'!. Fact: Fun fact: The last time the fashion industry cared about women in politics, they just dressed them in oversized blazers and called it a day. Progress?.