JULY 7, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Cities Struggle with Testing Capacity. Impact: The lack of testing capacity led to a cascading effect where conspiracy theories about the virus flourished, eventually resulting in a global movement advocating for homeopathic cures that involved essential oils and questionable rituals.. Fact: Did you know that waiting in long lines for a test can actually burn calories? Who knew the pandemic would double as a weight loss program?.
• Headline: Paapa Essiedu Discusses ‘I May Destroy You’. Impact: Essiedu's role sparked a renaissance in television storytelling, leading to a decade where every show felt the need to include a heavy topic, causing audiences to develop a collective anxiety about simply watching sitcoms.. Fact: Fun fact: 'I May Destroy You' was actually the title of a highly anticipated sitcom about a cat who ruins everything in its owner's life. Just kidding, it was never greenlit..
• Headline: Families Battle Overlooked Rare Diseases. Impact: As families tackled rare diseases with DIY approaches, a secret society of amateur researchers emerged, leading to a future where homemade remedies became the next big trend, complete with infomercials featuring questionable testimonials.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of rare diseases, 'homemade remedies' is just a fancy term for 'trial and error'?.
• Headline: A Million Jobs Lost: A ‘Heart Attack’ for the N.Y.C. Economy. Impact: The job losses in NYC triggered a mass exodus to remote work, causing a butterfly effect where coffee shops transformed into makeshift offices and the demand for pajama pants skyrocketed.. Fact: Did you know that losing a million jobs is also known as 'a Tuesday in NYC'? It's practically a rite of passage..