MARCH 28, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Boeing's 737 Max Under Congressional Scrutiny. Impact: If Boeing had gotten it right the first time, perhaps we would all be flying in silent, error-free aircraft today, and the phrase '737 Max' would be synonymous with 'best-selling vacuum cleaner' instead of 'flying death trap.'. Fact: Did you know that 'Boeing' is just a fancy way of saying, 'We promise we know what we’re doing'?.
• Headline: Ain’t No Mo’: A Satirical Departure. Impact: If people actually fled the U.S. over injustice, we might see a world where the Statue of Liberty is just a really fancy lighthouse, guiding the ships of the discontented to freedom.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of leaving the U.S. for a better life is as old as the U.S. itself? Some people just take longer to get the memo..
• Headline: The Lingering Effects of School Shootings. Impact: Each tragedy etches a scar on the national consciousness, ensuring that discussions about gun control and mental health will continue to spiral out of control like a bad sitcom plot that just won’t end.. Fact: It’s fascinating how we can be so technologically advanced yet still can't figure out how to keep our schools safe. Progress, am I right?.
• Headline: Salman Rushdie Reviews a Sweeping Debut About the Roots of Modern Zambia. Impact: If literature can change perceptions, maybe Rushdie's review will inspire a new wave of tourists to Zambia—who will ultimately find that the real magic lies in their Instagram filters.. Fact: Did you know that 'magical realism' is just a fancy term for 'I’m too lazy to explain this without some fairy dust'?.
• Headline: Pete Buttigieg (It’s ‘Boot-Edge-Edge’) Is Making Waves in the 2020 Race. Impact: Buttigieg's rise could lead to a future where political names are more of a tongue-twister contest than a serious debate, paving the way for an era of candidates named after breakfast cereals.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Boot-Edge-Edge' actually means 'I’m too cool for a simple name' in political speak!.