SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Indictment in Breonna Taylor Case Explained. Impact: The indictment of the fired officer set off a chain reaction that led to a nationwide reevaluation of police practices, inspiring countless TikTok dances about justice reform—because nothing says 'serious change' like trending hashtags.. Fact: Did you know that 'wanton endangerment' sounds like a fancy term for a reckless game of tag? Spoiler alert: it’s not..
• Headline: Ginsburg's Legacy and Controversial Succession. Impact: Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy sparked a judicial tug-of-war that rippled through the ages, ultimately leading to an absurd number of memes about her last wishes—who knew justice could trend on social media?. Fact: Fun fact: Ginsburg was a real-life superhero, but instead of a cape, she wore a lace collar. Because, you know, fashion is justice..
• Headline: Wig Supply Challenges During the Pandemic. Impact: The wig shortage catapulted a new wave of DIY hair tutorials, resulting in a bizarre surge of home hairstyling disasters. Who knew the pandemic would turn us all into amateur stylists with questionable taste?. Fact: Did you know that wigs have been around since ancient Egypt? Clearly, they knew how to handle a bad hair day long before Zoom meetings..
• Headline: Trump Faces Challenges Even in Red States, Poll Shows, as Women Favor Biden. Impact: The poll results sent shockwaves through the GOP, leading to a frantic search for a new strategy, which ultimately involved more golf outings and less reality-checking. Because who needs facts when you have a strong swing?. Fact: Did you know that polling numbers can be more confusing than a crossword puzzle? Just when you think you’ve got it figured out, someone throws in a curveball!.
• Headline: Times Square, Grand Central and the Laws That Build the City. Impact: The virtual tour of Times Square and Grand Central sparked a renaissance in architecture appreciation, leading to a surge in Instagram influencers posing dramatically in front of buildings, proving once and for all that a good angle can distract from poor design.. Fact: Did you know that Times Square was once called 'Longacre Square'? Turns out, marketing is everything—who wouldn’t want to visit a place that sounds like a horse race?.