DECEMBER 26, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.A.W. Leaders Accused of Misusing Funds. Impact: The lavish meals and luxury villas scandal led to a nationwide union backlash, causing unions to rethink their expense accounts. As a result, the price of steak dinners skyrocketed, and now all the hipsters are convinced that a $6,500 steak is the key to labor rights.. Fact: Did you know that a $6,500 steak is not only a meal but also a down payment on your next existential crisis?.
• Headline: Surviving in a Costly Urban Landscape. Impact: The rise of the curbside canners sparked a trend of 'urban foraging' that eventually led to gourmet restaurants offering 'street food experiences' featuring discarded food. Who knew gourmet cuisine could come with a side of dumpster diving?. Fact: Fun fact: If you collect enough cans, you might just fund your dream vacation, or at least a really nice dinner at that $6,500 steak place..
• Headline: A Barrier to Trump’s Border Wall: Landowners in Texas. Impact: Landowners’ resistance to the border wall spurred a new movement of property rights activists, ultimately leading to a nationwide trend of people refusing to sell anything, including their used socks. It’s like a bizarre game of real estate chicken.. Fact: Did you know that in Texas, saying 'no' is considered a form of local government? It’s a real thing, look it up!.
• Headline: How Cruise Ships Bring 1,200 Tons of Toxic Fumes to Brooklyn a Year. Impact: The toxic fumes from cruise ships led to an environmental backlash that forced New York to rethink its approach to tourism. Now, tourists are greeted with a charming aroma of fresh air instead of diesel fumes—if only they could figure out how to get rid of the tourists.. Fact: Did you know that the best way to enjoy Brooklyn is to breathe deeply? Just not too deeply, or you'll end up with a side of toxic fumes..