DECEMBER 3, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: Defaults Loom for Developing Economies. Impact: The economic storm faced by poor countries led to a new international currency: the 'I.O.U. Dollar.' As nations exchanged colorful notes promising payment, the global economy spiraled into a bizarre bazaar of unfulfilled promises and barter systems.. Fact: They say money can’t buy happiness, but it sure can buy a ticket to the next economic downturn if you’re not careful!.
• Headline: Where Veteran Rockers Go to Reinvent Themselves. Impact: The Hudson Valley and Catskills became the new Mecca for washed-up rockers, leading to a renaissance in artisanal flannel shirt production and an unexplained rise in the popularity of organic coffee and kombucha.. Fact: Once upon a time, rock stars were known for their wild lifestyles—now they’re just known for their gluten-free diets and yoga retreats..
• Headline: As the World Focuses on Soccer, a Women’s Team in Exile Aches to Play. Impact: The plight of the Afghan women's soccer team led to an international outcry, sparking a global trend of women’s sports leagues. This eventually resulted in the creation of a 'World Cup of Exiled Teams,' where countries field teams made up entirely of refugees.. Fact: Soccer may be a game of footwork, but it seems that for some, escaping tyranny is the ultimate 'kick-off' to a new life..