MAY 20, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: House Supports Jan. 6 Commission Push. Impact: The commission's existence led to a series of never-ending conspiracy theories about time travel, secret lizard people, and whether McConnell's turtle shell actually contains a time portal.. Fact: Did you know that in 2021, people were more interested in conspiracy theories than in finding out how to bake sourdough? Priorities, right?.
• Headline: Gaza Conflict Impacts Young American Jewish Identity. Impact: This identity crisis sparked countless social media debates, leading to a global trend of hashtag activism that had more influence on TikTok dances than actual policy changes.. Fact: Did you know that young people today are more likely to identify as 'socially aware' than 'willing to read a history book'? Talk about priorities!.
• Headline: Mongolia's Vaccine Success Amid Global Shortage. Impact: Mongolia's vaccine surplus inadvertently inspired a new Olympic event: the vaccine dodgeball, where countries scramble to catch the last doses before they hit the ground.. Fact: Did you know that in the race for vaccines, some countries tried to barter with...beef? Because who doesn't want to trade health for a good steak?.
• Headline: The Next Great Image Makers. Impact: The newfound creativity of these photographers ended up launching a global trend where everyone suddenly believed they could become a 'great image maker' after a single smartphone click.. Fact: Did you know that the average person now takes more photos in a day than the entirety of the 19th century combined? Welcome to the digital age, where blurry selfies reign supreme!.
• Headline: Supreme Court Case Throws Abortion Into 2022 Election Picture. Impact: This case transformed campaign strategies, where candidates suddenly needed to double as legal experts, leading to the first-ever 'Lawyer vs. Politician' wrestling match as a campaign event.. Fact: Did you know that in America, talking about abortion is almost as common as discussing the weather? It’s just that one tends to spark more heated debates than casual small talk!.