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HEADLINES ON March 23, 2019
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- Headline: End of ISIS Control in Syria. Impact: The crumbling of the ISIS Caliphate sparked a race for recruitment among fringe groups worldwide. In a bizarre twist, a new trend of 'ISIS-themed escape rooms' emerged, where players could experience the thrill of escaping from a crumbling caliphate. Who knew history could be this entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that the fall of ISIS also led to a spike in cat videos online? Apparently, people needed a distraction from the chaos..
- Headline: Huffman Shocks Hollywood with Scandal. Impact: Felicity Huffman's legal troubles opened a Pandora's box of college admissions scandals, leading to a new reality show called 'Who Wants to Bribe Their Way into College?' Spoiler: it didn’t last long, as the audience realized that watching rich people cry isn’t as entertaining as it sounds.. Fact: Fun fact: Felicity's role in 'Desperate Housewives' may have been her best performance yet – until now, of course..
- Headline: DeVito's Role: A Political Allegory. Impact: Danny DeVito's portrayal as the ringmaster caused a resurgence in circus-themed political commentary. Suddenly, every debate felt like a three-ring circus, with candidates throwing pies instead of policies. Who needs a coherent platform when you can juggle?. Fact: Did you know that DeVito's real height is shorter than most circus animals? Talk about a short king!.
- Headline: As Mueller Report Lands, Prosecutorial Focus Moves to New York. Impact: The Mueller Report's conclusion led to an avalanche of conspiracy theories, with some claiming it was all a cover-up for the real investigation: who really stole the last slice of pizza at the White House party? The implications are staggering!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than the Mueller Report was trying to explain it to your grandparents? 'No, Grandma, I can't just 'Google it.'.
- Headline: Medicare for All Would Abolish Private Insurance. ‘There’s No Precedent in American History.’. Impact: The Medicare for All debate has caused insurance companies to panic like cats in a room full of rocking chairs. It opened a pathway for alternative health plans, including one that involves bartering chickens for medical procedures. Next step: lobbying to make 'Doctor Cluck' a real thing.. Fact: Did you know that the only precedent in American history for abolishing private insurance was when people decided their bank accounts were more comfortable without overdraft fees? Ah, the good ol' days!.