MAY 26, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Uvalde Tragedy: A Community in Mourning. Impact: The tragedy in Uvalde led to an increased emphasis on school safety protocols across the nation. Little did they know that the resulting over-corrections would lead to school hallways resembling airport security lines by 2030.. Fact: Did you know that Uvalde has a population of about 15,000? That means almost everyone there was likely connected to someone lost. Talk about a small-town heartache..
• Headline: Workers Rise Against Workplace Abuse in South Korea. Impact: The uprising of South Korean workers against their oppressive bosses sent shockwaves that inspired future labor movements worldwide. Fast forward a few decades, and we might find a world where everyone is too busy fighting for their rights to even show up to work. Imagine that!. Fact: South Korea has one of the highest suicide rates among developed nations. So, yeah, you could say they have a pretty compelling reason to fight back. Who knew oppression could be so motivating?.
• Headline: Broadcom to Acquire VMware in $61 Billion Enterprise Computing Deal. Impact: Broadcom's acquisition of VMware marked a pivotal moment in cloud technology that would lead to a monopoly on enterprise solutions. By 2040, we might find ourselves in a dystopian future where every cloud service is controlled by one giant overlord—cue the dramatic music.. Fact: Broadcom's acquisition of VMware was valued at a whopping $61 billion. That's enough money to build a small moon base. Just saying..
• Headline: Britain Will Tax Oil and Gas Profits as Cost-of-Living Crisis Swells. Impact: The UK's decision to tax oil and gas profits sparked a trend that would lead to a global re-evaluation of how we handle corporate greed, though ironically, it also caused a surge in conspiracy theories about how they were 'in cahoots' with the oil industry to keep prices high. Thanks, government!. Fact: The UK’s cost-of-living crisis is so severe that people are now budgeting for their groceries like they’re planning a small vacation. Bon voyage to your savings!.