AUGUST 10, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Democrats' Trade Challenge Against Trump. Impact: In a bizarre twist of fate, Democrats’ struggle to one-up Trump on trade led to an unintended consequence: a nationwide shortage of tough-sounding slogans. The void was filled by a hipster coffee shop that started using 'Fair Trade' as a slogan while brewing artisanal oat milk lattes — and now it's a global sensation.. Fact: Did you know that before they got into politics, many politicians were actually just really passionate about being the loudest person in the room? True story..
• Headline: Epstein's Death and the Aftermath. Impact: Epstein's death sparked conspiracy theories that would ripple across the internet, giving rise to an entire generation of amateur sleuths who now believe they can solve mysteries simply by watching YouTube videos at 2 AM.. Fact: It's interesting to note that Epstein’s death led to more theories than actual evidence, proving once again that people are better at guessing than they are at researching..
• Headline: Exploring Misogyny and Mass Violence. Impact: The connection between misogyny and mass shootings became a talking point that inadvertently sparked a global movement to promote kindness — ironically led by a group of former college frat boys who finally learned about consent.. Fact: Fun fact: the original 'mass killer' was an overzealous bread baker who simply made too many loaves and was met with a lot of hatred from gluten-free enthusiasts..
• Headline: The Global Machine Behind the Rise of Far-Right Nationalism. Impact: The rise of far-right nationalism in Sweden created a ripple effect that turned IKEA into a battleground of ideological warfare, where even the meatballs became a symbol of national identity.. Fact: Did you know that IKEA originally started as a furniture store and not a political think tank? Who knew putting together a bookshelf could lead to such existential crises?.