MARCH 31, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Labor Strikes Erupt at Instacart and Amazon. Impact: The strikes at Instacart and Amazon sparked a nationwide debate on worker rights, leading to an era of 'working from the couch' while demanding better treatment. This ultimately resulted in the rise of pajama fashion as the pinnacle of workplace attire.. Fact: Fun fact: Amazon Prime delivery is actually faster than the time it takes for management to acknowledge worker safety concerns!.
• Headline: Trump's Shift on Pandemic Reopening Explained. Impact: Trump's reversal on reopening the country resulted in a bizarre timeline where people began to hoard toilet paper as a substitute for common sense. The panic created a new economy based on 'panic buying' that still haunts grocery store aisles today.. Fact: Did you know that polls can change faster than a politician's stance on a pandemic? It's like watching a game of Twister, but with public health!.
• Headline: A Forest Submerged 60,000 Years Ago Could Save Your Life One Day. Impact: The discovery of the submerged forest led to a race among scientists to extract potential cures from the depths, inadvertently triggering a trend of underwater gardening that would eventually lead to mermaid-themed wellness retreats.. Fact: Did you know that shipworms are considered the underwater version of a Netflix binge? They consume everything in sight, just like us on a Friday night!.
• Headline: She’s Alone, 105 and in a Nursing Home Threatened by the Virus. Impact: The story of the 105-year-old woman in a nursing home highlighted the vulnerabilities of the elderly, sparking a wave of sympathy and social media challenges where people pretended to be elderly for a day—because nothing says 'I care' like a TikTok video.. Fact: Did you know that being 105 years old doesn't come with any guarantees? The only thing that is certain is that your family will never stop worrying about your snacks!.