MARCH 30, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democracy Under Fire: Brexit Tensions. Impact: As Britain floundered in the choppy waters of Brexit, a time traveler accidentally sneezed on a butterfly in 2025, leading to the rise of a new political party that promised to make tea time mandatory. Spoiler: It didn't end well.. Fact: Did you know that the British Parliament has been known to host more dramatic scenes than a Shakespeare play? Pass the popcorn!.
• Headline: Exploring 50 Years of Affirmative Action. Impact: The debate over affirmative action sparked a series of events that ultimately led to a reality TV show where contestants had to argue policy decisions while balancing on a tightrope. Yes, really.. Fact: Fun fact: Affirmative action was actually inspired by a group of people trying to get out of a meeting by taking the longest route possible..
• Headline: 2020 Democrats: Small vs. Big Donors. Impact: The 2020 Democrats' love for small donors led to the invention of a new app where voters could donate spare change while simultaneously buying avocado toast. This fueled a nationwide obsession with brunch politics.. Fact: Did you know that 'big donors' have a secret club where they discuss how to spend their money? It's called 'The League of Extraordinarily Rich Gentlemen.'.
• Headline: Keeping Up With the Kardashian Cash Flow. Impact: The Kardashians' cash flow inspired a new economic theory that suggests celebrity endorsements can single-handedly boost the stock market... or crash it, depending on who wore what at the Met Gala.. Fact: Did you know that the Kardashians have a secret recipe for success? It involves equal parts drama, a dash of plastic surgery, and a sprinkle of controversy..
• Headline: A Leonardo Made a $450 Million Splash. Now There’s No Sign of It.. Impact: The mystery of the missing 'Salvator Mundi' led to a worldwide art heist craze, where people began stealing famous paintings only to hang them in their living rooms. Art critics were horrified.. Fact: Did you know that $450 million could buy you a lot of art... or a small island? Just something to ponder while you wait for the next Da Vinci to turn up..