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HEADLINES ON July 29, 2019
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- Headline: Fraud Linked to Facebook and Soldiers. Impact: Renee's money sends shockwaves through the internet, leading to the rise of social media scams, which eventually transform into cryptocurrency schemes that confuse everyone and make billionaires out of cats on the internet.. Fact: Did you know that Facebook's motto should probably be 'Connecting you to potential fraudsters since 2004'?.
- Headline: Reforming Corporate Culture for Ethics. Impact: Jamie’s epiphany leads to a corporate revolution where ‘sociopaths’ are rebranded as 'innovative risk-takers,' resulting in a world where your boss might actually be a literal sociopath but with a snazzy title.. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more sociopathic than a corporate lawyer is a corporate lawyer trying to fix the corporate world. Good luck with that!.
- Headline: Cuomo's Contradiction: Luxury and Contracts. Impact: Cuomo's cozy relationship with contractors reveals the slippery slope of political favoritism, eventually leading to a world where politicians play Monopoly with real money and no one can buy Boardwalk without a kickback.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, the phrase 'conflict of interest' is really just a suggestion, like 'please wash your hands'?.
- Headline: Why Joe Biden’s Age Worries Some Democratic Allies and Voters. Impact: Biden's age worries spark a national obsession with youthfulness in politics, resulting in a future where politicians are required to take selfies with filters to appear younger and more relatable.. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a U.S. president is significantly lower than the average age of a person who actually understands TikTok?.
- Headline: Rich in Surprises and Secrets, There’s a State Park Waiting for You. Impact: Lincoln’s belief in access to nature inspires a future where state parks become the last refuge for people looking to escape their Wi-Fi-connected reality, resulting in a rise in hipster camping and artisanal s'mores.. Fact: Did you know that every time you take a selfie in a state park, a tree gets its Instagram account?.