NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Evo Morales' Asylum in Mexico. Impact: Morales’ departure set off a chain reaction of political instability that inadvertently inspired a new wave of reality TV shows about coups, with contestants vying for the title of 'Best Overthrower.'. Fact: Did you know that in Bolivia, 'coup' is just another word for 'unplanned vacation'?.
• Headline: Russia's Electoral Influence in Madagascar. Impact: Russia's meddling in Madagascar led to the rise of a new genre of reality TV: 'Apocalyptic Cult Leader Showdown,' where cults compete for the title of 'Most Dramatic End of Days.'. Fact: Fun fact: Madagascar is actually the world’s fourth largest island, but apparently, it’s also the world's least strategic when it comes to, you know, actual strategy..
• Headline: Veterans' Photography Art Show in Buffalo. Impact: The photography workshop not only helped veterans heal but also inspired a new movement of 'Veteran Art' where participants express their feelings through interpretive dance, much to everyone’s confusion.. Fact: Did you know that if you give a veteran a camera, they can capture both the beauty of life and the awkwardness of family gatherings in one frame?.
• Headline: A Surprising Finding on Paid Leave: ‘This Is Not the Way We Teach This’. Impact: The findings about paid leave sparked a nationwide debate that led to the introduction of 'Leave for Life' programs, allowing people to take time off for existential crises.. Fact: Surprise! Turns out, not working for a decade can lead to, well, not working for a decade. Who would have thought?.
• Headline: A Nile Journey Guided by 19th-Century Women. Impact: The journey inspired a new trend in travel writing, where authors now retrace the steps of historical figures, leading to a revival of 19th-century fashion among hipsters.. Fact: Did you know that women explorers in the 1800s were basically the original influencers, except their 'likes' were actual letters sent via horse-drawn carriage?.