JUNE 7, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Weiner Reflects on His Political Downfall. Impact: If Weiner had succeeded in his political career, we might have been living in a parallel universe where Twitter was strictly a platform for sharing cat memes and motivational quotes. Instead, we got a reality where politicians think 'how low can you go?' is a campaign strategy.. Fact: Did you know that Anthony Weiner's name became synonymous with scandal so much that if you Google 'politician scandal,' his photo pops up? Talk about brand recognition!.
• Headline: Garcia's Bold Political Ambitions. Impact: Kathryn Garcia’s refusal to be 'No. 2' sparked a nationwide trend where candidates started demanding to be 'No. 1' or 'Not at all.' This movement led to a surge in people just declaring themselves as 'leaders' without any actual qualifications.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, calling yourself a 'problem solver' is the equivalent of a toddler saying they can tie their shoes? It's adorable, but we all know it’s not happening anytime soon..
• Headline: Offshore Wind Farms Show What Biden’s Climate Plan Is Up Against. Impact: The struggle of offshore wind farms has inadvertently led to an uptick in conspiracy theories about why the U.S. can't seem to catch up to Europe. Spoiler alert: it’s just an old shipping law, not the Illuminati.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. could have been leading the world in renewable energy if it weren’t for some outdated laws? It's like trying to run a marathon with your shoelaces tied together. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: New York City Plans a Central Park Mega-Concert to Celebrate Reopening. Impact: The mega-concert became a cultural touchstone, leading to a bizarre future where every city celebrates reopening with a concert, and mayors start moonlighting as concert promoters. Who knew politics had a side gig?. Fact: Did you know that Clive Davis has produced so many hits, he could probably convince a rock to sing? If only politics had the same level of talent scouting!.