SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Facebook News Sharing Controversy in Australia. Impact: By blocking news sharing, Facebook inadvertently fueled a rise in conspiracy theories about kangaroos controlling the government. It’s a wild ride down the rabbit hole of misinformation.. Fact: Did you know that in Australia, people were more concerned about losing access to funny cat videos than actual news? Priorities, people!.
• Headline: DIY Coronavirus Vaccines by Scientists. Impact: The DIY vaccine movement led to a global spike in backyard laboratories, resulting in a new trend of 'Science BBQs' where curious neighbors gather to test home remedies and questionable science.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more contagious than the coronavirus is the urge to experiment on yourself when you have a degree in something vaguely related to science!.
• Headline: Elena Ferrante's New Novel Released. Impact: Ferrante’s return to literature inspired a cult of readers who believed that their life problems could be solved by simply reading her novels. Spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that reading Elena Ferrante while eating pasta is considered a 'cultural experience' in Italy? Just don’t mix the marinara with the books!.
• Headline: New York City Delays Start of School to Ready for In-Person Classes. Impact: The school delay caused parents to invent new ways to hide from their children, leading to a modern-day underground of secret adult-only activities. Who knew that waiting for school could spark a revolution?. Fact: Did you know that some parents took the delay as an invitation to start living their best life? Hello, Netflix and ice cream for breakfast!.