JULY 20, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Equifax Reaches Settlement for Data Breach. Impact: The Equifax breach not only exposed personal data but also led to the rise of identity theft awareness. Now, every time you forget your password, a part of you is convinced it's the hackers from 2017 plotting your downfall.. Fact: Equifax's name is derived from 'equitable' and 'fax,' which is ironic, considering their idea of equitable treatment was about as reliable as a fax machine in the digital age..
• Headline: Cesar Pelli, Visionary Architect, Passes Away. Impact: Cesar Pelli's passing marked the end of an era where buildings were made with love and creativity, leading to a world where we now have to endure a sea of glass boxes. Thanks, Cesar, now we can only dream of buildings that don’t look like they were designed by a committee of robots.. Fact: Pelli's work was so iconic that even his buildings have their own Instagram accounts. Yep, they have better social lives than most of us..
• Headline: Apollo 11 and Our Family's First TV Experience. Impact: The Apollo 11 mission brought space into living rooms, making it possible for future generations to argue about whether aliens exist while ignoring the huge piles of laundry in their own homes.. Fact: That weekend when the family got a TV for the moon landing was probably the last time they all agreed on something. 'Let's never talk about politics again.'.
• Headline: Does This Red Cap Make Me Look MAGA?. Impact: This headline shows that even fashion can be political. The red cap debate has now spiraled into a full-blown identity crisis, where sports fans are more concerned about political associations than the actual game. Who knew a hat could spark such existential dread?. Fact: Wearing a red cap is now a high-stakes gamble—one minute you're cheering for your team, the next you're explaining why you're not a fan of the former president. Talk about a wardrobe malfunction..
• Headline: A New Red Scare Is Reshaping Washington. Impact: The resurgence of a Cold War mentality has led to a new wave of fear and paranoia, reminiscent of 1950s America—just with worse fashion choices and social media to amplify the panic. Thanks to this, we might start seeing 'communist' as a new trending hashtag.. Fact: The last time we had a Red Scare, McCarthyism was all the rage. Now, it's just social media influencers trying to sell you 'freedom-themed' merchandise while warning you about China in their TikTok videos..