DECEMBER 11, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Records Grievous COVID Deaths. Impact: The U.S. officially hit the 3,000 deaths in a day mark, which inadvertently led to a spike in conspiracy theories about the virus being a government ploy to replace all the coffee with decaf. The ripple effect? An entire generation of coffee drinkers became conspiracy theorists instead of caffeine enthusiasts.. Fact: Did you know that in 2020, the average person consumed enough hand sanitizer to fill a small swimming pool? Just kidding, but it sure felt that way!.
• Headline: Reimagining Midtown: Offices to Apartments?. Impact: The debate about converting offices to apartments sparked a new trend: 'office-chic' living spaces where you can work and sleep in the same room. The unintended consequence? A rise in pajama sales because who needs real clothes when you're already at work?. Fact: Did you know that New York City’s office vacancies hit records? If only those empty spaces could talk, they might complain about the rent!.
• Headline: Co-ops in the Time of Covid. Impact: The pandemic's challenges caused co-ops to reconsider their very existence, leading to a sitcom-worthy series of events where neighbors became both best friends and worst enemies—because nothing says 'community' like arguing over shared laundry machines during a crisis.. Fact: Did you know that living in a co-op means you're basically in a never-ending episode of 'Survivor'? Alliances are formed, and trust is tested over who gets the last slice of pizza!.