MARCH 10, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tensions Rise in Fukushima’s Shadow. Impact: The mayor’s ill-fated decision to volunteer his town for a nuclear waste study set off a chain of events that ultimately inspired a long line of reality TV shows about people living in hazardous conditions. Thanks, Fukushima!. Fact: Did you know that firebombing a house is a great way to win friends and influence people? Just kidding, it's kind of the opposite..
• Headline: China’s Technological Independence Strategy. Impact: China's plans to go solo on technology led to a secret underground movement of American tech companies developing 'American-ness' filters for their gadgets. Now your smartphone can only play country music and show you pictures of BBQs.. Fact: Fun fact: When countries decide to ditch each other's tech, it's only a matter of time before someone invents 'Bluetooth but for nations.'.
• Headline: Vaccine Misinformation in Black and Hispanic Communities. Impact: The spread of vaccine misinformation caused communities to become so adept at fact-checking that they inadvertently started a new career path: professional misinformation debunkers, who are now in high demand for political debates.. Fact: Did you know that misinformation travels faster than the speed of light? Probably because it’s so eager to get to the wrong conclusion..
• Headline: Police Unions Won Power Using His Playbook. Now He’s Negotiating the Backlash.. Impact: The backlash against police unions turned into a global phenomenon, leading to a new reality show, 'Negotiating with the Backlash,' where cops try to win over the public with dance moves and heartfelt apologies.. Fact: Did you know that police unions were once considered the best-kept secret in town? Now they’re just the worst-kept secret in a very loud town meeting..
• Headline: Inflation Fear Lurks, Even as Officials Say Not to Worry. Impact: The fear of inflation triggered a wave of panic buying, leading to an unexpected resurgence in the popularity of barter systems. People are now trading vintage Pokémon cards for toilet paper.. Fact: Did you know that inflation fears can be cured with a good dose of reality? Or maybe just a nice long nap. Either works!.