MAY 27, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Renault and Fiat Merger Talks Heat Up. Impact: If Renault and Fiat had merged, the resulting auto giant might have taken the lead in the electric vehicle race, leading to a world where we all drive self-parking cars while simultaneously forgetting how to parallel park—thank you, technology!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than car manufacturing is figuring out who gets to sit in the front seat during a road trip? Spoiler alert: it’s always the one who claims they know the best shortcuts..
• Headline: Ethics of Research Funding in E-Cigarette Studies. Impact: The refusal of scientists to work with Juul could have led to a sudden spike in independent research on vaping, resulting in a world where e-cigarettes are viewed with the same skepticism as a used car salesman’s promises.. Fact: Fun fact: Juul was originally marketed to teens who wanted to look cool, but it turns out that puffing on a flavored vapor stick is about as cool as wearing socks with sandals..
• Headline: 2020 Democratic Candidates Enter Competitive Races. Impact: The 2020 Democratic primary's intricate dance for votes might have paved the way for future candidates to adopt reality TV strategies, ultimately leading to a world where debates are judged on style points rather than substance—welcome to the age of 'The Real Politicians of America.'. Fact: Did you know that the last time we had a candidate who didn’t seem like they were auditioning for a reality show was... well, never? Politics is just one big drama without the camera cuts..
• Headline: With His Job Gone, an Autoworker Wonders, ‘What Am I as a Man?’. Impact: The existential crisis of an autoworker losing his job could have sparked a movement for workers' rights that reshapes labor laws, resulting in a future where job security is not just a myth told to children at bedtime.. Fact: Interestingly, losing a job can lead to a midlife crisis, which is just a fancy way of saying 'I need to reevaluate my life choices while buying a motorcycle and wearing leather.'.