JANUARY 28, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rising Threat of Extremism Post-Capitol Attack. Impact: The Capitol Attack sent shockwaves through history, leading to a new wave of extremist TikTok influencers who now 'educate' the youth on how to overthrow democracy with dance moves. Thanks, history!. Fact: Did you know that the Department of Homeland Security was originally created in response to 9/11? Apparently, they had to wait until a bunch of folks broke into a building to remember they had a job to do..
• Headline: Economic Hurdles at Year End. Impact: The economy’s quest for a second wind is like a hamster on a wheel – it keeps running but doesn’t seem to get anywhere. Spoiler alert: it will eventually run out of energy and just fall over.. Fact: Did you know that economies can also be considered 'fragile'? Turns out, just like my New Year’s resolution to hit the gym, they tend to break easily under pressure..
• Headline: Underreported Nursing Home Deaths Revealed. Impact: The underreporting of nursing home deaths could lead to a future where every state has a 'Death Count Olympics' to see who can hide their numbers the best. Gold medals for everyone!. Fact: Fun fact: Transparency in reporting deaths isn’t just a good idea; it’s essential. Who knew? Oh wait, everyone did..
• Headline: Health Care Unions Find a Voice in the Pandemic. Impact: The pandemic turned health care unions into superheroes, but instead of capes, they wield PPE and demand safety. Who knew that fighting for the right to not get sick could be a revolutionary act?. Fact: Did you know that before the pandemic, many people thought unions were just a thing of the past, like dial-up internet? Turns out, fighting for basic rights is still in style!.
• Headline: G.M. Will Sell Only Zero-Emission Vehicles by 2035. Impact: By committing to sell only zero-emission vehicles, G.M. is inadvertently pushing rival car manufacturers to start producing their own versions of the 'silent but deadly' car. Who knew saving the planet would be so noisy?. Fact: Did you know that G.M.'s previous motto was 'We are professional grade'? Now it’s more like ‘We are trying to save the planet, one electric car at a time.’ Progress!.