MAY 15, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Shift: Blaming Obama During Crisis. Impact: When Trump decided to blame Obama, it set off a chain reaction where every future president felt the need to find a scapegoat for their own failures. Now, it’s basically a rite of passage in politics. Next up: a reality show called 'Who Will We Blame Today?'. Fact: Did you know that blaming your predecessor is as old as politics itself? Ancient Roman emperors would throw their predecessors under the chariot, which was obviously more effective than tweeting..
• Headline: Innovating movie theaters: Wine and Cheese?. Impact: If wine and cheese save movie theaters, we might witness a renaissance of sophisticated filmgoers. Imagine the Oscars: 'Best Picture' awarded to films that pair exceptionally well with a fine brie!. Fact: Did you know that combining cheese with a good movie has been proven to increase your enjoyment by 73%? Unfortunately, that statistic is entirely made up, but wouldn't it be great?.
• Headline: China's Economy Bounces Back Post-Coronavirus. Impact: China’s economic recovery may have led to a shortage of cheap plastic products globally, causing an unexpected boom in artisanal handmade goods. Who knew a pandemic could spark a hipster revolution?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'we're all in this together' was officially coined during the pandemic? Now it’s just a sad reminder that we’re all in the same sinking ship..
• Headline: ‘Everybody Was Sick’: Inside an ICE Detention Center. Impact: The conditions inside ICE detention centers have sparked a global conversation about human rights. Little did they know, this would lead to long-term changes in immigration policies that future historians will either praise or cringe at.. Fact: Did you know that ICE detention centers are like a bad sequel nobody wanted? They just keep getting renewed for another season despite the critics’ reviews..
• Headline: DeVos Funnels Coronavirus Relief Funds to Favored Private and Religious Schools. Impact: DeVos’ maneuvering with relief funds could inspire a new trend of politicians using crises to push their agendas. Welcome to the era of 'Crisis Cash Grab'—the hottest new game in town!. Fact: Did you know that DeVos once suggested using Monopoly money for education funding? Turns out, it was just a metaphor, but it would have been more fun!.