APRIL 5, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving 'Take Me Out' on Stage. Impact: The revival of 'Take Me Out' sparked a cultural renaissance where baseball players started openly discussing their feelings, leading to the first-ever 'Designated Hugger' position in Major League Baseball. Fans still argue about whether it should have its own Hall of Fame.. Fact: Did you know that baseball has been known to be a sport where players are often more concerned about their hair than their batting average? True story!.
• Headline: Bank of America's Turnaround Under Moynihan. Impact: Brian Moynihan's cautious approach at Bank of America inadvertently led to a worldwide trend of people becoming too cautious, resulting in an increase in couch-potato-ism and a shortage of daring explorers. Now, the only thing people are exploring is new streaming services.. Fact: C.E.O.s are often considered the most powerful people in the world, but they also might be the most bored. Ever seen one at a party? Yeah, they’re the ones counting the ice cubes..
• Headline: The U.S. Economy Is Booming. So Why Are Economists Worrying About a Recession?. Impact: Widespread panic over a potential recession led to a collective decision to hoard toilet paper, which then sparked a nationwide debate on the importance of soft vs. rough TP—an argument still echoing in the bathroom stalls of America today.. Fact: Did you know that in some countries, toilet paper is considered a luxury item? Meanwhile, in the U.S., it’s a casual Friday necessity!.