AUGUST 5, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Insurers Deny Pandemic Claims Amid Outcry. Impact: The insurance industry, realizing they could deny claims without a hint of remorse, paved the way for a new era of corporate skepticism. Fast forward, and now every time someone hears 'insurance,' it triggers an involuntary eye roll—a true testament to the power of corporate greed.. Fact: Insurance is like a safety net that only catches you if you're not actually falling. Who knew that 'business interruption' actually meant 'business interruption of any responsibility'?.
• Headline: N.Y.C. Schools: A National Test of Reopening. Impact: The decision to reopen schools became a national soap opera, with experts and parents as unwilling cast members. A few years later, every school board meeting is still a live-streamed drama, and popcorn sales have skyrocketed.. Fact: New York schools have been a topic of debate longer than most of us have been alive. If only they could teach students how to solve these problems instead of just debating them!.
• Headline: Evaluating TikTok as an Investment Opportunity. Impact: The corporate world learned that social media isn't just a playground for teens, but a treasure chest of data and influencers. Now, companies are trying to buy their way into the hearts of Gen Z, while simultaneously being baffled by their love for avocado toast.. Fact: TikTok is like the unicorn of social media—shiny, elusive, and full of surprises. You think you want to buy it, but you might just end up with a herd of goats instead!.
• Headline: Scrapbooking As an Act of “Radical Self-Care”. Impact: What started as a simple craft became a revolution in self-care and creativity. Now, every time someone posts their scrapbook online, a paper manufacturer celebrates with confetti and a new line of glitter pens.. Fact: Scrapbooking is basically the adult version of doodling in class—just with more stickers and fewer regrets. Who knew that pasting pictures could be a form of rebellion?.
• Headline: When the Bronx Was a Forest: Stroll Through the Centuries. Impact: This stroll through history reminds us that before urban sprawl, nature roamed free. Today, the Bronx is a reminder of how we can turn a forest into a jungle of concrete, all while ignoring the wildlife trying to reclaim its territory.. Fact: The Bronx was once a lush landscape, but the only thing ‘wild’ about it now is the subway at rush hour. Who knew commuting could be such an adventure?.