AUGUST 25, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Gun Laws Impacting Jamaica's Safety. Impact: If American gun laws had been slightly stricter, Jamaica might have been famous for its beaches instead of its bullet-riddled streets. Who knew that a few loose laws could turn a tropical paradise into a real-life version of 'Call of Duty'?. Fact: Did you know that the first recorded act of gun violence in Jamaica was in 1831? Guess they really took 'better late than never' to heart..
• Headline: Abuela's Culinary Legacy in Baseball. Impact: Thanks to Abuela's culinary skills, Vlad Guerrero Jr. not only thrives in the majors but also unknowingly sparks a revolution in baseball diets. Soon, all teams will have their own grandmothers on staff, and the MLB will be renamed the Major League Banquets.. Fact: Did you know that cooking for athletes has been a tradition since ancient Rome? Although back then, the chefs had to dodge lions instead of baseballs..
• Headline: Elizabeth Warren's Journey to Leadership. Impact: Elizabeth Warren's early experiences in bankruptcy court could have led to an alternate timeline where she became a bankruptcy lawyer instead of a presidential contender. Who knows? In that universe, she might be more famous for her 'debt forgiveness' cupcakes.. Fact: Did you know that the average American family today carries around $15,000 in credit card debt? You could say Warren's journey is practically a national pastime..
• Headline: Iceland’s Purple Planes Are Grounded, and With Them, Its Economy. Impact: The collapse of WOW Air might have led to a parallel universe where Iceland becomes a barren wasteland instead of a tourist hotspot. Meanwhile, everyone in this timeline is still trying to figure out how to pronounce 'Reykjavik' without a plane ticket.. Fact: Did you know that WOW Air was once considered the 'blue-eyed boy' of budget airlines? Turns out, blue eyes don’t guarantee longevity in the airline industry..
• Headline: Nissan Got Rid of Carlos Ghosn. The Way It Did So May Prove Costly.. Impact: Nissan's dramatic exit from Carlos Ghosn's saga could inspire future CEOs to adopt more theatrical exits, possibly leading to a new trend where CEOs escape in style—parachuting out of board meetings with confetti.. Fact: Did you know that Carlos Ghosn was once hailed as a hero in the automotive world? Now he’s more of a cautionary tale, like a car that runs out of gas on the highway..