NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Alice Childress’s Timeless Classic Revived. Impact: If only Alice Childress had released this play sooner, perhaps the 1960s civil rights movement would have been a musical instead of a tragedy. Imagine protestors singing instead of marching. Broadway might have been the new front line!. Fact: Alice Childress was not only a playwright but also a novelist and screenwriter. Because who doesn't want to be multi-talented when the world is on fire?.
• Headline: Is iBuying Changing Real Estate Forever?. Impact: If iBuying becomes the norm, imagine a future where homes are sold like used cars on eBay. 'First owner: a lovely family, second owner: a cat lady with 47 cats.'. Fact: iBuying is just a fancy term for 'we're too lazy to visit open houses.' Who knew technology would lead us to a future of virtual awkwardness?.
• Headline: N.Y.C. Clubs Packed Yet Struggling Financially. Impact: New York City clubs being in debt might eventually lead to a renaissance of underground speakeasies. Prohibition 2.0, anyone? Just remember to bring your secret password and your trust fund.. Fact: Clubs in NYC are like that friend who always says 'I'll pay you back' and then mysteriously disappears when the bill arrives. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Can a Machine Learn Morality?. Impact: If machines truly learn morality, we might end up with robots lecturing us on ethical behavior. Just imagine a toaster giving you life advice while burning your toast. How charming.. Fact: It turns out, teaching machines morality is like herding cats. They might understand the concept, but good luck getting them to follow it!.
• Headline: House Narrowly Passes Biden’s Social Safety Net and Climate Bill. Impact: This bill being passed is like trying to navigate a corn maze while blindfolded. If it survives the Senate, we might just be able to afford a corn maze in our own backyards!. Fact: The fact that it took months to pass a $2 trillion bill makes you wonder if Congress is just really into suspenseful drama. Will they or won't they? Stay tuned!.