APRIL 26, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Beetlejuice: A Musical Afterlife Adventure. Impact: This musical adaptation of 'Beetlejuice' may have inadvertently led to a rise in ghost-themed entertainment, resulting in a bizarre period where haunted houses became the go-to vacation spot. Who needs the beach when you can be chased by a poltergeist?. Fact: Did you know that the original Beetlejuice film had a budget of only $15 million? Meanwhile, this musical probably spent that much on glitter alone!.
• Headline: Fighting Spam Calls with New Technology. Impact: The 'Stir/Shaken' tech could lead to a future where spam calls are completely eradicated, but the unintended consequence might be the rise of a new breed of bored telemarketers, now forced to pursue careers in interpretive dance.. Fact: Did you know that the average person receives about 14 spam calls a week? Just think of all the time we could save if only we could silence those persistent callers!.
• Headline: U.S. and Japan Push for a Trade Deal Following Failed Pacific Partnership. Impact: This trade deal could have ripple effects on global economics, leading to an era where American farmers are suddenly seen as economic rock stars, complete with their own reality TV shows. 'Keeping Up with the Cornfields' anyone?. Fact: Did you know that trade deals often come with more twists and turns than a soap opera? Grab your popcorn!.