APRIL 22, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Concerns Over Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Contamination. Impact: If these vaccines had been properly investigated, perhaps we would have avoided a global distrust in vaccines that led to a rise in conspiracy theories, including the one about lizard people ruling the world. Thanks, Baltimore!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'trust the science' started trending more than 'trust your gut' right around this time? Clearly, science was having a PR crisis..
• Headline: Allegations Impact Biographer's New Book Launch. Impact: This halted shipment might have prevented a few people from experiencing literary regret, but it also ensured a surge in conspiracy theories about book censorship. Who knew a biographer could command so much drama?. Fact: Fun fact: People often say 'the pen is mightier than the sword,' but apparently it’s also mightier than the court of public opinion!.
• Headline: New Retail Growth in New York City. Impact: As new stores opened, they unknowingly set off a chain reaction of people buying things they didn't need, which ultimately led to a national shortage of impulse control and the rise of online shopping addiction.. Fact: Did you know that the average shopper spends about 80% of their budget on things they never knew they needed until they walked into a store? Retail therapy is a real thing!.
• Headline: Jake Paul Promised Them Fame. Was It Worth the Price?. Impact: Jake Paul’s promise of fame might have inspired countless misguided youths to chase internet stardom at all costs, leading to a future where everyone thinks they can become a social media influencer – spoiler alert: they can’t.. Fact: Did you know that around the same time, the term 'Team 10' was also the nickname for a group of friends who were really just trying to figure out how to adult without a guide?.
• Headline: U.S. Home Sales Are Surging. When Does the Music Stop?. Impact: The surge in home sales led to an eventual housing bubble, which popped and left many buyers feeling like they had just bought a ticket to a roller coaster that was out of service. Surprise!. Fact: Did you know that homeownership is often touted as the 'American Dream'? Ironically, that dream now comes with a mortgage that feels more like a nightmare..