JUNE 14, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Election Lies Under Scrutiny. Impact: As Trump spread his election lies, a butterfly in Brazil flapped its wings, and suddenly there were conspiracy theorists everywhere—now they're running for office and claiming the moon landing was faked. Thanks, Trump!. Fact: Did you know that ignoring well-meaning advisers is a time-honored tradition among leaders? Just ask any ancient Roman on the verge of a major disaster..
• Headline: China's Zero Covid Strategy: Mass Testing Policies. Impact: China's mass testing could lead to a future where every sneeze is followed by a negative P.C.R. test—imagine a world where you need a health certificate just to sneeze in public. Ah, progress?. Fact: Did you know that mass testing is basically the adult version of making kids wash their hands before lunch? Because nothing says 'let’s get back to normal' like a line of people waiting to get poked and prodded..
• Headline: The Cheech: A New Era for Chicano Art. Impact: In a twist of fate, the Cheech Marin Center sparks a Chicano art movement, leading to future presidents trying to woo voters with interpretive dance performances. Who knew art could be so politically useful?. Fact: Did you know that Cheech Marin, aside from being an iconic actor, is also a serious art collector? So, basically, he's the cool uncle that shows up at family gatherings with the best stories and a gallery of artwork..
• Headline: Saving a Texan Bayou, ‘16 Bottles’ at a Time. Impact: As Bayou Dave cleans the Houston waterway, fish start to hold community meetings about the dangers of plastic, inadvertently leading to a fish-led revolution. Who knew aquatic life was so politically savvy?. Fact: Did you know that Sisyphus was actually a king in Greek mythology condemned to roll a boulder uphill for eternity? So at least Bayou Dave gets to enjoy a few beers after a hard day’s work—wish Sisyphus had that option!.
• Headline: Massachusetts Court Throws Out Gig Worker Ballot Measure. Impact: The gig worker ballot measure being tossed out leads to an unexpected rise in underground taxi services run by folks who think 'freelance' means driving Uber in a clown costume. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that the gig economy is basically just a fancy way of saying, 'Let’s exploit workers while pretending they’re living the dream'? It's like calling a fast-food worker a 'culinary artist'—cute but a bit misleading..