JUNE 16, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Housing Crisis Looms Amid Eviction Moratoriums. Impact: By avoiding one housing crisis, the U.S. inadvertently created a shortage of affordable homes, leading to a rise in tiny homes, which resulted in a trend where hipsters now live in treehouses and call it 'eco-friendly.'. Fact: Did you know that if all the evictions in the U.S. were lined up, they would stretch longer than a Netflix series that just won't end?.
• Headline: Scholars Oppose Restrictions on Race Education. Impact: As states limit discussions on race, future generations may grow up with a skewed understanding of history, leading to a time when people believe that 'history' is just the latest TikTok trend.. Fact: Fun fact: If you think teaching about race is divisive, just wait until you hear about the dissent among the socks in your laundry!.
• Headline: The Risks of Amazon's Device Testing. Impact: Amazon's product testing will lead to a future where consumers are so used to being guinea pigs that they'll start asking for 'experimental' versions of everything, including their breakfast cereal.. Fact: Did you know that buying an Amazon device is like adopting a pet? You never know if it's going to bring joy or just a lot of regret!.
• Headline: Federal Reserve Officials Project Rate Increases in 2023. Impact: The Fed's projected rate increases may cause a ripple effect where people start hoarding cash like it’s a new currency trend, even though they’ll still complain about their coffee prices.. Fact: Fun fact: When the Fed mentions rate increases, the only thing that noticeably increases is the collective eye-roll from economists everywhere!.