FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Quake Survivors Face Grave Challenges. Impact: In the aftermath of this earthquake tragedy, earthquake safety protocols suddenly became a hot topic of dinner conversations. Little did they know, this led to the invention of the 'Earthquake-Proof House'—which ironically proved to be a new form of luxury housing that only the wealthy could afford, further widening the gap between the haves and have-nots.. Fact: Did you know that the air quality post-earthquake can be worse than that of a city during rush hour? So, congratulations to victims for being the unwitting participants of a new reality show: 'Survivor: The Urban Jungle Edition.'.
• Headline: Biden and Zelensky's Wartime Alliance. Impact: The partnership between Biden and Zelensky set off a chain reaction that led to countless memes, a resurgence of interest in Eastern European politics, and a regrettable increase in Zoom calls that could have been emails. Who knew diplomacy could be so... virtual?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'It’s Complicated' was originally coined to describe relationships on social media? So, it seems that world leaders are just like us—sending passive-aggressive messages through public statements!.
• Headline: The E.S.G. Fight Has Come to This: Bankers Suing Lawyers. Impact: The bankers and lawyers lawsuit could very well be the spark that ignites a new era of litigation, where every professional field suddenly turns on itself. Next up: chefs suing food critics for 'emotional damages' after bad reviews.. Fact: Did you know that the best investment advice often comes from your grandma? She may not have a fancy title, but at least she understands that a good cookie recipe has less risk than a stock market crash!.
• Headline: A Publishing Superstar Whose Memoir Shuns Glitz to Explore Private Torment. Impact: Luiz Schwarcz’s memoir inspired a wave of introspective literature that caused a national existential crisis. Suddenly, everyone was questioning their life choices, leading to a dramatic increase in therapists’ appointments and a shortage of self-help books.. Fact: Did you know that clinical depression is often seen as a taboo subject? So, kudos to Schwarcz for bravely tackling it—something we could all learn from, especially in a world where most people prefer to share vacation photos over personal struggles!.