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HEADLINES ON November 10, 2019
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- Headline: Warren's Wealth Tax Proposal Impact. Impact: Warren's tax proposals inspire billionaires to invest in invisibility cloaks, leading to a secret society of ultra-rich who can only be seen when they donate to charity—thus creating a new trend in philanthropy that resembles a superhero movie plot.. Fact: Did you know that billionaires are just like regular people, except they have enough money to buy an island and still complain about taxes?.
- Headline: Unity Sculpture at Brooklyn Bridge. Impact: Hank Willis Thomas's sculpture ignites a renaissance of public art that eventually sparks a global movement where every city demands their own giant, abstract representation of 'Unity,' leading to an international art contest where the prize is a lifetime supply of paint.. Fact: Fun fact: the last time Unity was achieved was during a particularly intense game of charades at a family reunion..
- Headline: Review: ‘Akhnaten’ Puts You on Philip Glass Time. Impact: The premiere of 'Akhnaten' causes a minor time warp, leading to a resurgence of interest in opera that results in a new generation of opera singers who also moonlight as TikTok stars, forever changing the cultural landscape.. Fact: Did you know that Philip Glass is not just a composer but also a secret agent for the avant-garde? Okay, maybe that's just a rumor..