FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Surge in Coronavirus Cases Reported. Impact: The surge in COVID-19 cases led to a global obsession with hand sanitizer, causing a spike in production and an eventual shortage of aloe vera. Aloe plants now have their own black market.. Fact: In 2020, people hoarded toilet paper like it was gold. Who knew the real currency of the apocalypse would be Charmin?.
• Headline: Prosecutors' Pressures Post-Stone Case. Impact: Trump's pressure on prosecutors created a ripple effect that led to the birth of a new genre of political thrillers where the hero is a fed-up lawyer taking on a corrupt system. Spoiler: they don't win.. Fact: The most dangerous job in America? Apparently, it's being a prosecutor in Washington. Who knew applying the law could be so stressful?.
• Headline: The Original Renegade Dance Phenomenon. Impact: This teenage dance phenomenon sparked a global trend of TikTok challenges, leading to the invention of countless awkward family dance-offs and a new generation of viral influencers. Thanks, kid!. Fact: Dancing like nobody's watching is now an Olympic sport, thanks to the unintentional training from 14-year-olds on social media..
• Headline: The Bloomberg Campaign Is a Waterfall of Cash. Impact: Bloomberg's cash waterfall has set a trend where billionaires now think they can buy the presidency like it's a limited edition collectible. Next up: Monopoly money for the 2024 race?. Fact: If money can’t buy happiness, it can certainly buy a presidential campaign. At least that’s what Bloomberg’s bank account suggests!.
• Headline: Biden Needs Black Voters to Lift His Campaign. But He Has Competition.. Impact: Biden's quest for Black voters not only impacts his campaign but also ignites an entire decade of political strategists writing thesis papers on 'The Power of the Minority Vote.' Who needs the Electoral College?. Fact: In the race for the presidency, even a slight misstep in strategy can lead to a 'whoops' moment that’s more viral than cat videos..