SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Britain’s Tax Cut Controversy Explained. Impact: Liz Truss's tax cuts led to a series of events where economists began writing angry letters to Santa, asking for a time machine to fix past mistakes. Instead, they just got coal and a lifetime subscription to 'How to Avoid Financial Pitfalls'.. Fact: Did you know that tax cuts are like a diet? Everyone thinks it will work wonders, but usually, it just results in a lot of regret and a desperate search for donuts..
• Headline: U.S. Strategic Reserve Withdrawals Explained. Impact: By continually tapping into the strategic reserve, the U.S. accidentally trained a generation of citizens to believe that 'strategic' just means 'temporary'. Who knew crisis management would lead to the birth of the 'instant gratification' culture?. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve is like a secret stash of snacks? You only use it when you're desperate and then feel guilty about how much you actually consumed..
• Headline: China's Covid Propaganda Sparks Dissent. Impact: The backlash against China’s propaganda resulted in a series of underground rebel movements where citizens began to use memes as a form of resistance. Who knew that a cat meme could topple an empire?. Fact: Did you know that in China, 'absurd' has a new meaning? It's now synonymous with 'government policy'—the more absurd, the more likely it's true..
• Headline: In a Reversal, New York City Tightens Admissions to Some Top Schools. Impact: New York's decision to tighten admissions sparked a nationwide trend where parents began to hire consultants to help them navigate the 'school application maze'. The industry of anxiety was born, complete with overpriced self-help books.. Fact: Did you know that getting into a top school is like trying to win a game of Monopoly? There's a lot of luck involved, and in the end, someone’s still going to flip the board over..
• Headline: Review: In Lea Michele, ‘Funny Girl’ Has Finally Found Its Fanny. Impact: Lea Michele’s performance in 'Funny Girl' resulted in a global renaissance of musical theater, where suddenly, everyone believes they can belt out show tunes in the shower and audition for Broadway. Spoiler: not everyone is meant to be a star.. Fact: Did you know that Barbra Streisand once turned down a role in 'Funny Girl'? Little did she know, she was just giving the universe an opportunity to give us Lea Michele's shower concerts..