JANUARY 3, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Damar Hamlin’s Inspiring Commitment to Community. Impact: Damar Hamlin's commitment to giving back sparked a nationwide movement where NFL players started running mentorship programs. This led to the first-ever 'Football for Philanthropy' bowl, where touchdowns were traded for donations, and the world nearly ended when no one could figure out how to turn the scoreboard into a charity meter.. Fact: In a twist of fate, Hamlin's heart-stopping incident led to better CPR training in sports, ensuring that less athletic folks could also save lives—because you never know when Uncle Bob might need help after a particularly ambitious barbecue..
• Headline: House G.O.P. Paralyzed on Day 1 as Right Wing Blocks McCarthy Speakership. Impact: The chaos in the House GOP led to a series of 'Who Wore It Best?' contests among politicians, distracting them from actual governance. The phrase 'House of Cards' became a literal description of their leadership structure.. Fact: McCarthy's struggle for speakership became a favorite plotline for reality TV, proving once again that politics and entertainment are just two sides of the same coin—one is just a bit more scripted!.