OCTOBER 14, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Kamala Harris' Journey Through Howard University. Impact: Kamala's quest for power at Howard sent shockwaves through time, leading to a future where everyone now believes that attending an elite institution is a shortcut to the vice-presidency. Spoiler: it's not that easy, folks.. Fact: Fun fact: Kamala Harris once chased a pigeon during her first year at Howard, thinking it was a metaphor for her political ambitions. Spoiler alert: she caught it!.
• Headline: BTS and Its Global Fan Ecosystem. Impact: The BTS Army's rise to prominence created a world where fan loyalty is now seen as a legitimate currency, leading to future political campaigns run by K-pop idols. Imagine voting for a candidate with a catchy dance move!. Fact: BTS's fans are so dedicated that they could probably fund a small nation. Or at least a really nice coffee shop. Perhaps that's where all their money goes?.
• Headline: Pret A Manger's Struggle for Survival. Impact: Pret A Manger's struggle during the pandemic revealed the fragility of the lunch chain model, leading to the emergence of 'Lunch-Scape' — a dystopian future where people barter sandwiches for toilet paper.. Fact: After the pandemic, Pret A Manger tried to rebrand as a luxury dining experience. Turns out, people are not that keen on paying $15 for a sandwich, no matter how 'artisanal' it is..
• Headline: How Joe Biden Became the Unlikeliest of Online Fund-Raising Superstars. Impact: Joe Biden's unexpected success in online fundraising sparked a trend where future candidates would host karaoke nights and TikTok challenges to raise money. Because why not make politics a talent show?. Fact: Biden's rise to online stardom was so unplanned that even his campaign team initially thought he was just trying to sell used cars on Craigslist..
• Headline: ‘This Is a War’: Cross-Border Fight Over Water Erupts in Mexico. Impact: The water conflict in Mexico foreshadowed a future where water rights become the new oil, leading to a dystopian society where people trade water for goldfish and avocado toast.. Fact: Fun fact: the farmers involved in the water dispute were actually inspired by an old episode of 'Duck Dynasty' that discussed the importance of water conservation. Who knew reality TV could spark a revolution?.