FEBRUARY 17, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Astros Scandal: Manfred Defends Decision. Impact: This scandal led to a rise in conspiracy theories about baseball, including the idea that aliens may have intervened to ensure the Astros won. Little did they know that this would spark a generation of 'baseball truthers' who now think every ballpark is a front for an intergalactic betting scheme.. Fact: Did you know that the last time baseball had a scandal this big, it involved a Black Sox and a lot of angry fans? History really loves to repeat itself, doesn't it?.
• Headline: Slowed by the Coronavirus, China Inc. Struggles to Reopen. Impact: This slowdown forced global companies to reconsider their supply chains, leading to a trend of 'localization' that made everyone think they were suddenly eco-conscious. In reality, they just wanted to avoid another pandemic panic. Who knew a virus could spark a global 'buy local' movement?. Fact: Did you know that before COVID-19, the worst thing to slow down the economy was a bad Wi-Fi connection? Ah, simpler times..
• Headline: Past Remarks Are Challenging for Bloomberg, and Fair Game for Rivals. Impact: This moment turned Bloomberg's campaign into a digital excavation site for past sins, giving rise to the modern-day political smear campaign. Now, every candidate's past is scrutinized like a college thesis—no skeleton can remain unturned.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, the only thing longer than a campaign trail is the list of things candidates wish they hadn’t said? It’s a real page-turner..