APRIL 16, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Push Against Stay-at-Home Orders. Impact: Trump's call to end stay-at-home orders sparked a series of events that led to the phrase 'covid parties' being coined. Who knew irresponsible gathering could become a trend? Thanks, 2020!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more contagious than Covid-19 was the lack of common sense during this time?.
• Headline: Rethinking Global Economic Dependencies. Impact: The end of the world economy as we know it led to countries suddenly realizing they can't rely on each other. Who would've thought that global trade could be so fragile? Next up, everyone goes back to bartering with goats.. Fact: Fun fact: The last time the world economy faced a crisis, people started using seashells as currency. So, keep an eye on your beach vacation souvenirs!.
• Headline: An Army of Virus Tracers Takes Shape in Massachusetts. Impact: Massachusetts’ old-school approach to virus tracing led to a resurgence in job creation. Who knew that hiring an army of people to call you could be so effective? Talk about a phone-a-friend situation!. Fact: Did you know that contact tracing is basically an early 2000s social media game, just without the filters? 'Guess who just left the party?'.