JUNE 20, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unlikely Alliances of Global Leaders. Impact: The unlikely trio of Kim, Xi, and Trump set off a series of diplomatic dominoes that eventually led to a reality show called 'Nuclear Negotiations: The Musical'. Spoiler alert: it didn't go well, and no one won the grand prize.. Fact: Did you know that if you put these three in a room together, the likelihood of producing an actual solution is lower than finding a unicorn in your backyard?.
• Headline: Biden's Controversial Segregationist Remarks. Impact: Biden's remarks on segregationists caused ripples across the political landscape, leading to a new trend: politicians reminiscing about their 'good old days' with villains from history. Next up: Joe Biden’s segment on ‘How I Learned to Love the KKK’!. Fact: Fun fact: Politicians say the most charming things when they're trying to dig themselves out of a hole bigger than the Grand Canyon..
• Headline: U.S. Women's Team Dominates World Cup Draw. Impact: The success of the U.S. women's team at the World Cup inspired a wave of young girls to pick up soccer instead of waiting for that prince charming with a football. Who knew kicking a ball could be more empowering than waiting for a glass slipper?. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. women's soccer team has more World Cup titles than the U.S. men’s team has goals in the last decade? #JustSaying.
• Headline: Strikes on Iran Approved by Trump, Then Abruptly Pulled Back. Impact: Trump's indecision over the strikes on Iran created a ripple effect that led to a new strategy of 'just winging it' in foreign policy, resulting in more awkward phone calls than a bad first date.. Fact: Did you know that pulling back from a military strike is the new 'let's just be friends' in international relations?.
• Headline: ‘These People Aren’t Coming From Norway’: Refugees in a Minnesota City Face a Backlash. Impact: The backlash against Somali refugees in Minnesota led to a nationwide trend of 'ethnic fashion week', where anti-immigration activists showcased their best looks for protests. Ironically, they all looked the same: angry.. Fact: Did you know that if you put all the anti-immigration activists in one place, they would form a club called 'We Don't Like Change'? Membership is free, but you must bring your own pitchfork..