OCTOBER 27, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Impact of Online Shopping on NYC. Impact: The chaos on New York streets triggered a series of events leading to the rise of extreme bicycle messenger culture, eventually inspiring the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise. Who knew package deliveries could lead to high-octane car chases?. Fact: Did you know that if you ordered a pizza in New York City today, it might just arrive faster than your last relationship?.
• Headline: Boeing's Push for Weaker Oversight Laws. Impact: Boeing's push for deregulation created a domino effect that led to every other manufacturer also insisting they could self-regulate. This ultimately resulted in a world where everyone is their own doctor, lawyer, and chef. Bon appétit!. Fact: Did you know that trusting manufacturers to oversee themselves is like letting a kid in a candy store manage the cash register?.
• Headline: Al-Baghdadi's Death: A Turning Point. Impact: The death of al-Baghdadi set off a chain reaction of power struggles within ISIS, which eventually led to the rise of even more obscure factions. This caused a vibrant new job market for conspiracy theorists – who are now thriving on the internet!. Fact: Did you know that the last time someone claimed they’d gotten rid of a big bad guy, it was just the beginning of a new villain in a superhero movie?.
• Headline: Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, ISIS Leader Known for His Brutality, Is Dead at 48. Impact: Al-Baghdadi's death created a brief moment of celebration, which quickly turned to confusion as different factions in ISIS scrambled to claim leadership. This led to the creation of the world's most dysfunctional reality show: 'Survivor: Terrorist Edition'.. Fact: Did you know that al-Baghdadi had a penchant for theatrics? His departure from the world was like a final season finale no one really wanted but everyone watched anyway..