JANUARY 28, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Hong Kong's Battle Against COVID-19 Begins. Impact: As Hong Kong took drastic measures against the virus, it inadvertently inspired a worldwide obsession with toilet paper hoarding. Who knew that shutting down rail links would lead to a global rush on bathroom supplies?. Fact: Did you know that in the midst of a pandemic, people seem to think that toilet paper is a form of currency? Forget bitcoin; we’re entering a new era of 'paper currency.'.
• Headline: The Rise of Mead in Modern Culture. Impact: If mead had remained a Renaissance Fair staple, Brooklyn would be stuck with only artisanal kale smoothies. The mead revolution might just have saved us from a world dominated by overpriced green drinks.. Fact: Did you know that mead is often referred to as 'the drink of the gods'? Because nothing says divine like getting tipsy off fermented honey while wearing a tunic..
• Headline: How People of Color Inside the Buttigieg Campaign Sought to Be Heard. Impact: If the Buttigieg campaign had listened more attentively, it might have changed the landscape of political campaigns forever, leading to a world where diversity in politics is as common as selfie sticks at a music festival.. Fact: Did you know that political campaigns often have more drama than a reality TV show? Because who doesn’t love watching the behind-the-scenes chaos while munching on popcorn?.
• Headline: Britain Defies Trump Plea to Ban Huawei From 5G Network. Impact: Britain’s defiance of Trump could have sparked a global trend of nations telling the U.S. 'no' more often, leading to a world where international diplomacy is just a series of sass-filled tweets.. Fact: Did you know that Huawei’s technology is so advanced it makes your smartphone feel like a rotary phone? Talk about a serious tech glow-up!.