MARCH 26, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Empowerment Through Self-Exploration. Impact: After Betty's advocacy, self-love became a global phenomenon. Countries began competing for the title of 'Most Empowered Solo Sex Workers', leading to a new international day of celebration complete with parades and motivational speeches. Who knew self-love could spawn such a bustling industry?. Fact: Betty Dodson's real legacy? She single-handedly increased the demand for hand sanitizer and private retreats. Talk about multitasking!.
• Headline: Federal Response to Coronavirus Lacks Preparedness. Impact: This headline prompted a series of 'Who Wants to be a Federal Employee?' game shows, leading to a generation of contestants who mistakenly thought they were auditioning for reality TV instead of public service. The game shows flopped, but the memes lived on.. Fact: If inexperience had a mascot, it would be this federal response. Someone should really start a 'How Not to Handle a Pandemic' handbook, but oh wait, they already did!.
• Headline: Students Without Internet Face Learning Barriers. Impact: This heartbreaking situation sparked a movement where tech companies rushed to provide internet access, leading to an unexpected surge in kids becoming tech geniuses. Who knew a lack of Wi-Fi could inspire the next generation of coders?. Fact: Ironically, this 10-year-old’s story was the catalyst for an entire series of 'Wi-Fi for All' initiatives, while the adults still struggled to find the 'any' key on their keyboards..
• Headline: ‘We’re in Disaster Mode’: Courage Inside a Brooklyn Hospital Confronting Coronavirus. Impact: The bravery displayed here led to a global appreciation for healthcare workers, resulting in statues being erected worldwide. However, the statues often had the wrong names, leading to a new wave of meme culture highlighting the ‘oops’ moments of history.. Fact: In the face of adversity, Brooklyn hospital staff showed that heroes don’t wear capes; they wear scrubs and masks, and they definitely need coffee breaks..
• Headline: Can Hip Rolls Help? Finding Uplift in Debbie Allen’s Instagram Class. Impact: Debbie’s class became a worldwide sensation, inspiring a new workout trend called 'Dance Your Problems Away'. Gyms began to replace treadmills with dance floors, and suddenly, everyone was too busy having fun to complain about their lives. Who knew joy was such a great workout?. Fact: Debbie Allen’s classes were so uplifting they were considered a form of therapy. The only side effect? Unexpected flash mobs and a severe shortage of glitter..