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HEADLINES ON June 15, 2022
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- Headline: Trump Officials' Contradictory Testimonies. Impact: The striking contrast in Trump officials' public and private stances led to a chain reaction of political theater that would inspire future officials to take notes on how to master the art of double-speak. Who knew deceit could be so trendy?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'political double-talk' was officially added to the dictionary in 2021? Just kidding, it's been around since the dawn of civilization..
- Headline: Tesla Autopilot Crash Data Revealed. Impact: The connection between Tesla's autopilot and crashes could lead to a future where people start using their cars as personal assistants, leading to wild conversations with AI while they try to save their own lives. 'Siri, did you cause this crash?'. Fact: Did you know that Tesla's autopilot was initially marketed as a way to avoid traffic? Turns out, it just wanted to create its own version of bumper cars..
- Headline: Federal Reserve Takes Swing at Inflation With Largest Rate Increase Since 1994. Impact: The Federal Reserve's largest rate increase since 1994 might just trigger a domino effect of people rediscovering their love for thriftiness, bringing back the '90s trend of cutting coupons and wearing flannel while calculating interest.. Fact: Did you know that the last time rates were this high, people were still using dial-up internet? Talk about a blast from the past—just like your embarrassing high school photos!.