MAY 24, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Arkansas: The Republican Party's Future Blueprint. Impact: The ripple effects of Arkansas becoming a Trump testing ground led to the formation of 'Republican Reality TV' where candidates must now audition for their roles—complete with dramatic monologues on why climate change is a hoax, all while wearing a cowboy hat.. Fact: Did you know that Arkansas is the only state where the phrase 'Y’all' has been patented as a political slogan?.
• Headline: Self-Driving Cars: The Ongoing Challenge. Impact: If self-driving cars had succeeded on time, we would have avoided a future where humans were forced to take public transport and actually interact with each other—shudder. Instead, we get to witness the birth of a new era of vehicular existential crises.. Fact: Did you know that the average delay in the self-driving car industry is longer than the average wait time for a government response to a complaint? Talk about irony!.
• Headline: Airlines Start Skirting Belarus After It Forced Down a Plane. Impact: This event prompted a global game of 'Dodge the Dictator' among airlines, leading to unexpected routes that suddenly made flying from Paris to Tokyo via Antarctica a viable option. Who knew travel could be so 'adventurous'?. Fact: Did you know that being forced to land in Belarus might inadvertently lead to discovering the world's worst tourist traps? Buckle up!.
• Headline: A Serene Shore Resort, Except for the SpaceX ‘Ball of Fire’. Impact: The arrival of SpaceX turned the once peaceful village into a bustling tourist attraction, where people come for the sun and stay for the chance to see a rocket explode—because who doesn’t love a good show, even if it’s a fiery disaster?. Fact: Did you know that ‘Ball of Fire’ is the official term for any SpaceX launch that doesn’t go according to plan? Who knew rockets had such a flair for the dramatic?.