SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Deepening U.S.-China Trade War. Impact: When Trump and China decided to play a game of economic chicken, little did they know that their tantrums would send ripples through global supply chains, making everyone else scramble for alternatives. Thanks to this trade war, your favorite exotic fruits may now be more of a luxury item than a snack. How's that for irony?. Fact: Did you know that a trade war is basically like a toddler throwing a tantrum in a grocery store? Everyone else just wants to get through the aisles without getting hurt..
• Headline: Bill Cunningham's Iconic Photography Collection. Impact: Bill Cunningham's treasure trove of fashion photography sparked a renewed obsession with vintage styles, leading future generations to dig through their grandparents' closets. This, of course, resulted in millions of questionable fashion choices resurfacing, proving once again that history repeats itself, especially in fashion disasters.. Fact: Fun fact: Bill Cunningham was known for saying, 'Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.' So, if you're wearing sweatpants, congratulations, you're just fighting the good fight!.
• Headline: Women in Politics: The Gillibrand Test Case. Impact: The Gillibrand Test Case for Women in Politics became a blueprint for future female candidates, proving that the glass ceiling can be shattered with a good campaign and a strong message. Ironically, this also led to a sudden influx of people Googling 'How to run for office' while still not knowing who their local representatives are.. Fact: Did you know that women in politics often get asked about their outfits more than their policies? Because clearly, fashion is more important than actual governance!.
• Headline: Matt Tyrnauer: Chronicler of Trump’s Mentor Roy Cohn. Impact: Matt Tyrnauer's documentary obsession with Roy Cohn not only revisited the controversial figure’s legacy but also inadvertently inspired a new wave of political strategists who believe that playing dirty is the key to success. Thanks, Roy, for raising the bar on how low we can go!. Fact: Did you know that Roy Cohn once said, 'I'm not a lawyer, I'm a hitman'? Just imagine how many bar exams you could skip if you had that kind of confidence!.