MARCH 29, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Inmate Death and Transportation Negligence. Impact: The death of the inmate led to numerous policy changes in prison transport, which ironically resulted in a spike in the use of teleportation as a safer alternative. Who knew that a tragic event could make sci-fi a reality?. Fact: Did you know that the transport of inmates is less regulated than your average Uber ride? Maybe we should start rating our prison transport services..
• Headline: Biden's Evolving Stance on Roe v. Wade. Impact: Biden's flip-flopping on Roe v. Wade created a butterfly effect that led to a nationwide obsession with political indecision, inspiring a new reality show: 'Flip or Flop: Political Edition.'. Fact: Did you know that indecision is a form of decision-making? Just ask any politician who’s ever had to choose between two equally unpopular options..
• Headline: Discover Decluttering Experts Beyond Marie Kondo. Impact: Marie Kondo's tidiness revolution sparked an international decluttering craze, leading to the rise of a new cult where members meditate while folding socks. Namaste and goodbye clutter!. Fact: Did you know that organizing your home can actually improve your mental health? Just kidding, it just gives you more time to binge-watch Netflix..
• Headline: The Lost History of One of the World’s Strangest Science Experiments. Impact: The bizarre science experiment became a cautionary tale about the dangers of mixing politics and nature, eventually leading to a dramatic increase in the popularity of veganism as people tried to atone for the sins of science.. Fact: Did you know that Steve Bannon once tried to start a hummingbird sanctuary? The birds filed a restraining order, claiming they needed personal space..
• Headline: A Texan’s Big Bet on a Fossil-Fuel Future for California. Impact: Beal's bet against California's carbon-free future ignited a fierce debate that resulted in a new sport: 'Carbon-Free Poker.' Players bet their carbon credits instead of chips, and the stakes have never been higher.. Fact: Did you know that betting on fossil fuels can be a slippery slope? One wrong call and you might just find yourself funding a gas-guzzling spaceship to Mars..