AUGUST 24, 2021

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• Headline: FDA Approves First Covid-19 Vaccine. Impact: The FDA's approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine led to a monumental shift in public perception of vaccines. This approval spurred a wave of new mandates that not only increased vaccination rates but also inadvertently resulted in the rise of a new breed of social media influencers: the Vaccine Advocates. Who knew health could be a marketing niche?. Fact: Did you know that before this approval, some people thought vaccines were a government conspiracy to control our minds? Spoiler alert: they just wanted you to get a flu shot..
• Headline: Hochul's Historic Swearing-In Ceremony. Impact: Hochul's swearing-in as New York's first female governor set a precedent that would ripple through time, inspiring future generations of women to run for office, ultimately leading to a major uptick in political debates that were less about policy and more about who wore it best on the campaign trail.. Fact: Fun fact: Hochul's first official act was to remind everyone that 'Yes, we can have civility in politics,' right before her inbox got flooded with memes..
• Headline: Innovative Business Strategies During Pandemic. Impact: The rise of flexible work environments during the pandemic changed the corporate landscape forever. This led to an unexpected renaissance of pajama fashion, transforming the way people view casual wear and leading to a new generation of 'professional' apparel that is literally just a nice shirt above sweatpants.. Fact: Did you know that 'Flexible Fridays' was actually inspired by the idea that no one wanted to wear pants on a Friday? It’s a revolutionary work ethic!.
• Headline: They Still Live in the Shadow of Theranos’s Elizabeth Holmes. Impact: The shadow of Elizabeth Holmes loomed large over female entrepreneurs, leading to an intense scrutiny of women in business. This inadvertently led to the rise of 'Women in Business' support groups, where they could share their horror stories and plot revenge against the patriarchal system over wine.. Fact: Did you know that Elizabeth Holmes's trial was the only thing keeping some women from pursuing their startup dreams? Talk about a cautionary tale!.
• Headline: Ebony Returns to Chronicle a New Moment. Impact: Ebony's return from bankruptcy marked a significant moment in media history, leading to a resurgence of Black voices in the publishing industry. This shift not only influenced mainstream media but also resulted in a flood of 'How to Be Inclusive' workshops that everyone pretended to take seriously.. Fact: Did you know that Ebony's comeback was fueled by the realization that people actually prefer diverse narratives over the same old white guy stories? Shocking, I know!.