AUGUST 12, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Building a DNA Database for Disease Cures. Impact: A vast DNA database might just be the first step toward a genetic lottery. Imagine if your great-great-grandkids find out they’re 2% potato! The possibilities are endless – or terrifying.. Fact: They say knowledge is power, but if 23andMe had any idea about the power struggle over your DNA, they’d probably charge extra for privacy..
• Headline: Preserving Tradition in Montauk's Economy. Impact: As millennials take over family businesses, we may soon see a rise in artisanal avocado toast served with a side of nostalgia. Future historians will wonder why everyone was obsessed with brunch.. Fact: In Montauk, keeping the family business alive is less about tradition and more about who can post the best photos on Instagram. #Blessed.
• Headline: House Passes Sweeping Climate, Tax and Health Care Package. Impact: The House passing this sweeping package is like a group project where everyone pretends to work together, but secretly, one person does all the heavy lifting. Spoiler: That person is always the one who ends up doing the presentation.. Fact: When the bill passed, it probably felt like a miracle in Congress. If only we could get them to agree on pizza toppings that easily..
• Headline: For Electric Vehicle Makers, Winners and Losers in Climate Bill. Impact: The climate bill is the ultimate game of musical chairs for car manufacturers. As they scramble to revamp their supply chains, expect a lot of honking and confused looks at the next industry conference.. Fact: Winners and losers in the climate bill? Sounds like a reality show waiting to happen: 'Survivor: Electric Edition'..