JUNE 7, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Biden Reverses Stance on Hyde Amendment. Impact: Biden's reversal on the Hyde Amendment led to a butterfly effect where a series of intra-party debates in the Democratic party morphed into a full-blown reality show titled 'Keeping Up with the Politicians', capturing the hearts of viewers and proving that political drama is just as juicy as any soap opera.. Fact: Did you know that changing your mind in politics is often called 'evolving'? It's like saying that your taste in music changed from classic rock to smooth jazz, but with way more public scrutiny!.
• Headline: Tony Awards Predictions for 2019 Ceremonies. Impact: 'Hadestown' winning a Tony led to an unexpected surge in 'Greek Mythology for Dummies' sales—because who doesn't want to know how to make a deal with Hades while trying to pay off student loans?. Fact: Fun fact: The last time the Tonys had this much buzz, a musical about a talking cat swept the awards. So, really, anything can happen!.
• Headline: Racial Tensions Rise at Minnesota School. Impact: The uproar from the racist slur incident catalyzed a nationwide movement where schools began implementing 'Race Talks 101', leading to some awkward assemblies that would eventually make 'The Office' look like a documentary.. Fact: Did you know that conversations about race often make people uncomfortable? It's almost like discussing that weird uncle at family gatherings—nobody wants to bring him up, but it’s going to be awkward if you don't!.
• Headline: New Evidence of Age Bias in Hiring, and a Push to Fight It. Impact: This evidence of age bias in hiring led to a new trend where companies started hiring 'age diversity consultants'—because apparently, being old is now a skill set that requires a professional to manage.. Fact: Did you know that some companies are so against hiring older workers that they would probably prefer to hire a pet rock? At least the rock won't complain about its age!.
• Headline: The Unseen Worlds Beneath Us: Places of Beauty, Danger and Wisdom. Impact: Macfarlane’s exploration of unseen worlds sparked a new trend of urban explorers trying to find beauty in their own basements; however, what they found mostly consisted of old pizza boxes and regret.. Fact: Did you know that the average person spends 93% of their life indoors? Which means if you're looking for beauty, danger, or wisdom, you might just need to walk out your front door!.