SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Urgent Gun Debate Sparks in Congress. Impact: The Texas shooting sparked a nationwide debate on gun control, which ultimately led to a bizarre trend of people buying rubber chickens instead of firearms, believing they could 'cluck' their way to safety.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends more time debating gun laws than actually reading them? Maybe if they put as much effort into reading as arguing, we'd have fewer problems!.
• Headline: Along Hurricane Dorian’s Tortured Path, Millions Are United in Fear. Impact: The fear sparked by Hurricane Dorian led to an unusual rise in community bonding activities, like knitting hurricane-proof sweaters, creating a bizarre fashion trend that took the world by storm (pun intended).. Fact: Did you know that fear can be a unifying force? Just look at the millions who suddenly became weather experts overnight during hurricane season!.
• Headline: Trump Administration Officials at Odds Over C.I.A.’s Role in Afghanistan. Impact: The internal conflicts within the Trump administration over the CIA's role in Afghanistan led to a secret society of officials who communicated solely through interpretive dance, because why not?. Fact: Did you know that if you put all the political opinions in a room, they could fill a hot air balloon? Too bad they never float anywhere productive!.