Breakthroughs and everyday innovations from the year.
The Sounds of
The biggest hits of the year — Top 10 Pop & Country chart toppers
HEADLINES ON July 12, 2020
Full News Archive
- Headline: Camden's Path to Police Reform. Impact: If Camden's policing model takes off, future historians might look back and say it all started with a few wise decisions and a lot of coffee-fueled town hall meetings. Who knew a city could set a precedent for an entire nation? Maybe they should start charging for admission to their city council meetings.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, Camden's police reform is like trying to teach a cat to fetch—challenging, often chaotic, but occasionally rewarding..
- Headline: Galleries Expand: The Hamptons Takeover. Impact: The exodus of art to the Hamptons might create a future where the art world is exclusively populated by wealthy individuals sipping rosé while discussing the 'meaning of life'—which is primarily just a euphemism for their stock portfolios.. Fact: If you think art is meant to be enjoyed, think again! It's actually a way for the elite to show off their good taste and even better bank accounts..
- Headline: Ja’Ron Smith’s Balancing Act: A Black Republican Navigates the Trump White House. Impact: Ja'Ron Smith's journey might inspire a new wave of political figures who try to balance their heritage with political allegiance. Future generations might find themselves pondering how a hoodie could inspire more political discourse than a suit ever could.. Fact: Wearing a hoodie on Capitol Hill might just be the new power suit; fashion trends really do come and go, but political hypocrisy seems to have a permanent seat at the table..
- Headline: What Donald Trump’s ‘Access Hollywood’ Weekend Says About 2020. Impact: Trump's 'Access Hollywood' weekend may have set a precedent for future political scandals where the public becomes desensitized to outrageous behavior. Imagine the future where you have to outdo last week's scandal just to stay relevant—what a time to be alive!. Fact: The only thing that faded faster than the outrage over Trump's comments was the public's memory of them. Truly, a testament to the short attention span of society—and the power of distractions like cat videos..