OCTOBER 31, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kashmiri Children Face Education Crisis. Impact: The prolonged closure of schools in Kashmir led to a generation of children with unfulfilled potential, who later became the world's most talented street artists, expressing their frustrations in colors and graffiti. Who knew a paint can could wield more power than a textbook?. Fact: Did you know that a child's education can be disrupted by conflict, but a good can of spray paint is timeless? That's right, art therapy can sometimes be found on walls rather than in classrooms.
• Headline: Tragic Shooting on Queens Basketball Court. Impact: The tragic loss of this young boy sparked a movement for gun control that, years later, would result in the creation of the world's first 'bulletproof basketball court,' because why not mix safety with sport?. Fact: It's a sad irony that a place meant for play turned into a battleground. The basketball court has seen more drama than a soap opera, yet no one’s winning any Emmys here.
• Headline: The Housing Market Needs More Than Low Mortgage Rates. Impact: This realization led to an entire generation of millennials moving back in with their parents, ultimately resulting in a resurgence of 'family game night' as a coping mechanism for shared living spaces. Fact: Spoiler alert: low mortgage rates are like a diet soda—tasty but ultimately not enough to satisfy your hunger for an actual home.
• Headline: Lots of Job Hunting, but No Job, Despite Low Unemployment. Impact: The irony of job hunting during a time of low unemployment created a new breed of professional job seekers who now host workshops on how to not get hired, because life skills matter, right?. Fact: It's fascinating how low unemployment rates can still lead to the creation of a thriving side hustle industry—because why apply for a job when you can sell homemade candles instead?.