OCTOBER 14, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Broadway Revival of 'The Piano Lesson'. Impact: Little did anyone know that when 'The Piano Lesson' was revived, it would lead to an explosion of family drama therapy sessions across America. Now everyone’s talking about their unresolved issues over a cup of coffee instead of just binge-watching reality TV.. Fact: August Wilson's plays are like fine wine; they get better with age, but some people still insist on drinking boxed wine..
• Headline: Xi Jinping: From Uncle to Authoritarian Ruler. Impact: As Xi Jinping consolidated power, the butterfly flapping its wings in China sent ripples that led to an increase in conspiracy theories about a secret society of panda overlords secretly controlling the government. Who knew bamboo could be so powerful?. Fact: In China, the term 'exalted ruler' might just be a fancy way of saying 'kinda scary dad.'.
• Headline: Exploring Kingsolver's Appalachian Reimagining. Impact: Barbara Kingsolver’s reimagining of 'David Copperfield' not only brought attention to Southern Appalachia but also inadvertently sparked a new trend in hipster literature where every classic novel must now be set in a quirky small town with artisanal cheese.. Fact: Demon Copperhead? Sounds like a name for a new energy drink aimed at teenagers who just can't seem to sit still..
• Headline: Reno Is Booming. Some Workers Feel Left Behind.. Impact: The boom in Reno created a peculiar situation where 'left behind' workers began to form a secret society called 'The Reno Discontents'—a group dedicated to sharing the best tips on how to survive on ramen noodles and dumpster diving.. Fact: Reno is the only place where you can win big and still feel like you lost everything—kind of like a bad marriage..