JUNE 14, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Netanyahu's Coalition Loss Shakes Israel's Politics. Impact: The removal of Netanyahu sent shockwaves through the Middle East, leading to a series of ill-timed peace treaties and awkward diplomatic dinners that would forever haunt future leaders. Who knew that a parliamentary vote could cause a diplomatic ruckus that makes a game of Jenga look stable?. Fact: Did you know that Netanyahu has the longest tenure of any Israeli prime minister? Apparently, he was just a few votes away from becoming the longest-serving prime minister in any democracy, but who’s counting?.
• Headline: The New Yorker Labor Dispute Explained. Impact: The union dispute sparked a flurry of articles about labor rights, leading to a sudden resurgence of interest in 1940s labor movements. Picture a bunch of hipster writers trying to emulate the grit of 1930s union workers while sipping artisanal coffee.. Fact: Fun fact: The New Yorker is so old it probably remembers when people read newspapers on paper instead of scrolling through their phones. Who knew writers could be so... complicated?.
• Headline: Black Virginians Took Ralph Northam Back. Neither Has Forgotten.. Impact: This political resurrection led to a new trend in American politics where scandals became just another resume booster. Soon, the phrase 'scandalous redemption' became the hottest buzzword in political campaigns.. Fact: In a bizarre twist of fate, Northam's blackface scandal resulted in an uptick in awareness about racism – who knew that it took a scandal to remind us that racism is still a thing? Thanks, I guess?.
• Headline: Lordstown, Truck Maker That Can’t Afford to Make Trucks, Is on the Brink. Impact: The downfall of Lordstown sparked a nationwide debate on the importance of actually having a product to sell. Companies across America started holding meetings to ponder whether having a product was really that important. Spoiler alert: It is.. Fact: Did you know that this company thought it could make trucks without actually having the funds to produce them? It’s like trying to bake a cake without any ingredients and expecting a Michelin star!.