JUNE 30, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Elk Return Boosts Kentucky's Economy. Impact: The return of elk to Kentucky sparked a statewide obsession with elk-related merchandise. In 20 years, every resident is seen wearing elk-themed apparel, and an annual Elk Festival draws more tourists than the Kentucky Derby. Who knew elk could inspire a fashion revolution?. Fact: Did you know that elk can bugle? It's basically their version of singing karaoke, but with more antlers and less shame..
• Headline: Investment Boosts Hong Kong Amid Security Law. Impact: Embracing the security law led to a bizarre economic twist where every business had to hire a 'compliance officer'—a position that only exists to make sure everything looks good on paper. This spawned a new genre of office humor: 'How to Laugh While Crying Over Compliance!'. Fact: Fun fact: Hong Kong was once known as the 'Pearl of the Orient,' but now it’s more like the 'Pearl Under Surveillance.'.
• Headline: John Roberts Was Already Chief Justice. But Now It’s His Court.. Impact: Roberts becoming the ideological center of the Supreme Court transformed him into the ultimate swing vote. He accidentally starts a trend where judges begin wearing jerseys to court, declaring their allegiance to various legal ideologies like sports teams.. Fact: Did you know that before becoming Chief Justice, Roberts was a lawyer? Shocking, I know. I mean, who would expect a lawyer to become a judge?.