APRIL 23, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bolt: Uber's Emerging Competitor in Europe. Impact: When Bolt started poking Uber with a stick, it sent Uber into a tailspin of desperation, leading to them investing in self-driving cars. Fast forward a few decades and we have sentient vehicles demanding rights. Thanks, Bolt!. Fact: Did you know that Uber once tried to rebrand itself as ‘the future of transportation’ while simultaneously failing to pay its drivers a living wage? Classic!.
• Headline: Cryptocurrency: Future or Fad?. Impact: The Bitcoin boom-bust cycle created a new breed of financial enthusiasts who think investing in virtual cats is a sound strategy. In 20 years, we might be trading our groceries for pixelated pets.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more volatile than Bitcoin’s price is the self-esteem of anyone who claims to understand it!.
• Headline: Supreme Court's Stance on Census Citizenship Question. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision to include a citizenship question not only influenced census participation but also sparked a nationwide debate on identity and belonging, setting the stage for future political theatrics worthy of a soap opera.. Fact: Did you know that the census has been around since 1790? It’s basically the world’s oldest social media platform, where everyone’s just trying to get their numbers up!.
• Headline: The Son Protested the Dictator. The Father Helped Throw Him Out.. Impact: In a plot twist worthy of a daytime drama, the son’s protest against the dictator led to a power shift that could inspire future generations of rebels and create a new lineage of heroic family betrayals.. Fact: Lt. Gen. Salah Abdelkhalig’s story proves that sometimes, family ties can be both a blessing and a weapon—especially in the world of politics!.
• Headline: The Case for Marsala. Impact: The revival of Marsala could lead to a culinary renaissance where fortified wines become the new trendy ingredient, eventually causing a shortage of overpriced avocado toast due to a lack of hipster baristas.. Fact: Did you know that Marsala wine was once used to preserve the flavor of food? Now it’s just preserving the dignity of that one friend who insists they can taste the ‘notes of caramel’ in every sip..