JANUARY 29, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tyler Perry Promotes Covid-19 Vaccine on TV. Impact: This act of public trust opened the floodgates for celebrity endorsements of health initiatives, leading to a future where every vaccine comes with a celebrity cameo—'Get your shot, and hey, here’s a message from Dwayne Johnson!'. Fact: Fun fact: Before the vaccine, many thought the only way to get a shot from Tyler Perry was to watch one of his movies..
• Headline: Republican Links to Extremist Groups Revealed. Impact: This scrutiny led to an unintended consequence: a rise in conspiracy theories that made flat-earthers look like amateur sleuths. Who knew politics could be the ultimate reality show?. Fact: It's almost as if having ties to extremist groups is the new black in political fashion—too edgy for the runway, but just right for Capitol Hill..
• Headline: Biden Wants the Biggest Stimulus in Modern History. Is It Too Big?. Impact: This debate triggered a nationwide discussion about money, leading to the bizarre phenomenon of people suddenly becoming economists, armed with nothing but internet memes and wishful thinking.. Fact: In America, 'stimulus' has gone from a financial term to a buzzword used in casual conversation—like 'literally,' but with dollar signs..
• Headline: The ‘Roaring Kitty’ Rally: How a Reddit User and His Friends Roiled the Markets. Impact: The frenzy from this rally led to a future where finance majors started taking TikTok dances more seriously than their textbooks, forever changing the landscape of investment strategy.. Fact: Roaring Kitty’s real name is Keith, but let’s be honest—Keith sounds like the guy who brings potato salad to the BBQ, not the one who makes hedge funds cry..