JUNE 3, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Coalition Forms Against Netanyahu's Leadership. Impact: If only Netanyahu's rivals had known that ousting him would result in a decade of intense social media memes about ultra-nationalism, they might have reconsidered. Who knew a coalition could unleash a flood of internet humor?. Fact: Did you know that Benjamin Netanyahu has been in politics longer than most of us have been alive? Just kidding, but he's been around long enough to have his own fan club... or maybe just a support group..
• Headline: N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate Highlights Key Issues. Impact: The heated debate over qualifications led to a series of increasingly bizarre mayoral candidates in the following years. Who knew that arguing over who's qualified could pave the way for a reality TV star to run for office? Thanks, New York!. Fact: Did you know that New York City has had more mayors than any other city in the US? Apparently, being qualified is just a suggestion, not a requirement!.
• Headline: Understanding Gunman Motivations and Implications. Impact: The mystery of the gunman's motive sparked endless conspiracy theories, morphing into a cult of armchair detectives who believed they could solve the case better than the police. Spoiler alert: They couldn’t.. Fact: Did you know that many criminal cases remain unsolved? It's almost like the universe enjoys a good mystery. Who needs closure anyway?.
• Headline: Wage Growth Is Holding Up in Aftermath of the Economic Crash. Impact: The wage growth that Democrats touted as a victory became the fuel for a future economic rollercoaster, with price inflation throwing everyone off the tracks. Thanks for the bragging rights, but we’re still in the loop-de-loop!. Fact: Did you know that wage growth is like a diet? It sounds great until you realize it's just temporary and you're back to square one before you know it!.
• Headline: India and Israel Inflame Facebook’s Fights With Its Own Employees. Impact: Facebook's internal dissent over governmental pressure led to a series of 'delete Facebook' campaigns, ultimately resulting in the rise of alternative platforms. Who knew a social media platform could spark a technological revolution?. Fact: Did you know that Facebook initially started as a way for college students to connect? Now it's just a battleground for every political opinion imaginable, and cat videos, of course..