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HEADLINES ON September 3, 2022
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- Headline: Divided Views on American Democracy. Impact: If only we could go back in time and give America a reality check, maybe we wouldn’t be living in a political circus where each party thinks the other is the clown. The butterfly effect? Well, that led to a future where every decision is made based on memes.. Fact: Did you know that democracy is just a fancy word for 'let's argue about everything for eternity'? Who knew?.
- Headline: Serena Williams' Emotional U.S. Open Farewell. Impact: Serena retiring might lead to a future where every young aspiring athlete questions their own dedication. Thanks, Serena, for raising the bar so high that everyone else might just throw in the towel instead.. Fact: Did you know Serena's career was so dominant that even her shadow won a few matches?.
- Headline: Why Aren’t Student Loans Simple? Because This Is America.. Impact: Student loans are a perfect example of how to make a simple concept as convoluted as possible. Future generations will look back and wonder why they didn’t just barter for their degrees with goats.. Fact: Did you know that in America, the only thing more confusing than student loans is the tax code? Now that's a double whammy!.