SEPTEMBER 15, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wisconsin Brothers and the THC Vaping Crisis. Impact: If these brothers hadn't decided to channel their inner Walter White, we might have been spared a decade of 'vaping is cool' TikToks, and perhaps even avoided a new wave of teenagers trying to explain THC oils to their confused parents.. Fact: Did you know that in the early 2000s, people were still trying to convince each other that smoking was 'cool'? Oh, how the times have changed... or have they?.
• Headline: Horse Racing's Unprecedented Challenges. Impact: The horse racing industry, once the elegant sport of kings, spiraled into a crisis that eventually led to stricter regulations. Ironically, this would inspire a whole new generation of horse lovers to take up knitting instead.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'racing against time' actually originated from horse racing? It’s just that now, it feels more like racing against the clock for horse welfare..
• Headline: The Future of Gig Economy Workers. Impact: The gig economy was poised to be the future, but as regulations crept in, it turned into a cautionary tale for aspiring entrepreneurs. Who knew that a few laws could pop the bubble of endless 'side hustles'?. Fact: Did you know that many gig workers still dream of that elusive 'full-time job'? Turns out, it's not just a rumor; it’s the modern-day equivalent of hunting for unicorns..
• Headline: ‘People Actively Hate Us’: Inside the Border Patrol’s Morale Crisis. Impact: The morale crisis within the Border Patrol led to a series of reforms that sparked nationwide debates about immigration and human rights, ultimately influencing the way border policies are viewed today. Who knew disillusionment could ignite change?. Fact: Did you know that a job with high stakes and low morale is not just exclusive to the Border Patrol? It’s pretty much the universal truth for any job involving customer service!.
• Headline: A Big New Biography of Susan Sontag Digs to Find the Person Beneath the Icon. Impact: By exploring Sontag's life, this biography has inspired a resurgence of interest in her work, causing a whole new generation of readers to re-evaluate their Netflix binges against the backdrop of literary brilliance. Who knew reading could be a competitive sport?. Fact: Did you know that Susan Sontag once said that ‘interpretation is the revenge of the intellect upon art’? So next time you analyze a meme, just remember: you might be standing on the shoulders of giants!.