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HEADLINES ON May 2, 2019
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- Headline: U.S. Influence on Venezuela's Crisis. Impact: Maduro’s continued reign has inadvertently led to a surge in 'how to survive a dictatorship' seminars in community centers across America. Thanks, Venezuela, for giving us a new hobby!. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. role in Venezuela has been so confusing that even the GPS is trying to re-route us to a different country?.
- Headline: Facebook's Response to F.T.C. Privacy Settlement. Impact: The creation of privacy positions at Facebook was the turning point that led to the invention of the ‘Privacy Paradox’ – where people care about their data, but still share everything online. Bravo, humanity.. Fact: Did you know that Facebook could have saved a fortune on privacy committees if they'd just listened to your mom's advice about not sharing everything on the internet?.
- Headline: Review: ‘Tuca & Bertie’ Is an Eggsellent Adventure. Impact: Tuca & Bertie’s surreal humor has inspired a generation of animated shows that will forever change how we perceive talking animals and their existential crises. Next up: a show about a cat who debates life choices.. Fact: Did you know that 'Tuca & Bertie' is not just a clever name, but also the sound your brain makes when you're trying to comprehend the plot twists?.
- Headline: Boeing’s South Carolina Plant Subject to Increased Scrutiny. Impact: Boeing’s scrutiny might just be the catalyst for a new safety movement across all industries, leading to an era where every workplace has a safety officer who also moonlights as a motivational speaker.. Fact: Did you know that if Boeing's plant were a student, it would be the one always getting called to the principal's office? Talk about high stakes!.