SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: California's Recall Strategy Against Trumpism. Impact: In a bizarre twist of fate, Newsom’s strategy led to an unexpected rise in avocado toast consumption among millennials who suddenly felt politically empowered. This, in turn, sparked a worldwide avocado shortage, leading to the creation of an underground avocado black market.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Recall' in California politics is synonymous with 'Let's throw a tantrum until we get our way'?.
• Headline: Heatwave After Hurricane Ida's Aftermath. Impact: The heat-related deaths after Hurricane Ida prompted scientists to invent a new type of air conditioning powered by sheer panic, which accidentally led to a new sport: Extreme Heat Survival Competitions.. Fact: It's fascinating how heat can kill, but it took a hurricane for people to realize they might need a fan. Who knew?.
• Headline: This Is Life in Rural Afghanistan After the Taliban Takeover. Impact: The Taliban takeover led to a surprising increase in local tourism for peaceful countryside experiences, which paradoxically created a demand for guided tours of 'The Last Quiet Places on Earth'.. Fact: Who would have thought that a group known for their strict rules would accidentally create a peaceful environment? Maybe they should take up gardening next..
• Headline: How One Principal Got Students Back to a Bronx Public School. Impact: The Bronx principal's success in getting students back to school inspired a nationwide movement of educators who began hosting 'Back to School' parties, inadvertently boosting the ice cream industry to record highs.. Fact: It's remarkable how getting kids back to school can also mean getting back to the age-old tradition of dodging responsibility. Who needs summer break when you can have a perpetual school year?.