JANUARY 27, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kobe Bryant's Tragic Helicopter Crash. Impact: Kobe's tragic death caused a ripple effect that not only transformed the way we perceive celebrity culture but also ignited a global conversation about the impermanence of life, resulting in an increase in self-help book sales by at least 300% as people sought solace in the wisdom of motivational quotes.. Fact: Did you know that Kobe once scored 81 points in a single game? That’s more than most people score in an entire season of recreational basketball!.
• Headline: Portland's Tech Hub Ambitions Funded. Impact: The $100 million bet on Portland's tech hub aspirations could inadvertently lead to a future where hipsters in flannel shirts are the new tech moguls, sparking a bizarre trend of artisanal tech products that taste like locally sourced organic avocado.. Fact: Did you know that Portland is known for its food trucks? So, if the tech hub thing doesn’t work out, they can always pivot to gourmet food tech—because who doesn’t want their tacos delivered by drone?.
• Headline: Bernie Sanders and His Internet Army. Impact: Bernie Sanders’ internet army solidified the belief that social media can indeed influence politics, leading to a future where every politician now has to hire a TikTok influencer to effectively communicate their policies, resulting in the most entertaining yet confusing political debates ever.. Fact: Here’s a shocker: Bernie is a fan of the classic rock band 'The Who.' Who knew? A man as old as time himself has taste that even millennials can appreciate!.
• Headline: Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’. Impact: The ongoing challenges faced by the Everglades could inspire a future where people start to value nature more, leading to a bizarre trend of eco-tourism where individuals pay to sleep in swamps—making swamp tours the next big thing in adventure travel.. Fact: Did you know that the Everglades is home to more than 350 species of birds? So, if you can’t handle the mosquitoes, at least you can enjoy some quality birdwatching!.