DECEMBER 12, 2020

Full News Archive

• Headline: Pfizer Vaccine Receives F.D.A. Approval. Impact: If Pfizer's vaccine had been delayed just a few days, a time traveler might have accidentally caused a chain reaction, leading to an alternate timeline where everyone was forced to wear bubble wrap for protection instead of masks.. Fact: Did you know that the FDA's approval made it possible for the vaccine to be administered faster than most people could finish a Netflix series? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: Cuomo's Urgent Call for Action on COVID-19. Impact: Cuomo's warning became the spark that ignited a nationwide trend of governors suddenly discovering their 'serious' faces when COVID-19 was at its peak. One could say it was the moment they all realized they were in a horror movie.. Fact: Fun fact: Cuomo's plan was so effective that it actually led to a surge in TikTok videos of people pretending to be overwhelmed hospital staff. Because nothing says 'serious' like a TikTok dance challenge..
• Headline: Revitalizing Atlanta's Creative Legacy. Impact: The Blue Flame of Atlanta lit a fire under young dreamers, leading to a future where each new entrepreneur believes they can change the world—mostly by opening another coffee shop that serves $8 lattes.. Fact: Did you know that Atlanta's history is so rich that if it were a person, it would be the eccentric great-aunt you have to invite to every family gathering just for the stories?.
• Headline: ‘An Indelible Stain’: How the G.O.P. Tried to Topple a Pillar of Democracy. Impact: The GOP's attempts to undermine democracy led to a butterfly effect where future politicians were forced to take a crash course in 'How to Not Be a Clown 101'. Spoiler alert: it's still a work in progress.. Fact: Here’s a fun twist: some people believe that calling it an 'indelible stain' was just a clever marketing strategy for a new line of cleaning products aimed at politicians..
• Headline: First Coronavirus Vaccines Head to States, Starting Historic Effort. Impact: The logistical nightmare of vaccine distribution set off a series of events that inspired future generations to create a new board game: 'Vaccine Monopoly', where the goal is to collect all the vaccine doses before anyone else does.. Fact: Did you know? The military's involvement in vaccine distribution was less about medicine and more about finally getting a chance to use their fancy tracking equipment for something other than monitoring UFO sightings..