MARCH 8, 2023

Full News Archive

• Headline: Walgreens and Abortion Pill Controversy. Impact: The decision to not offer the abortion pill in 21 states led to a nationwide debate that spiraled into a series of protests, legislative battles, and ultimately, a new genre of protest music that peaked in the 2030s. Who knew a pharmacy chain could inspire an underground punk movement?. Fact: Did you know that Walgreens once considered rebranding as 'Wallgreens' to sound cooler? Yeah, that didn't go over so well either..
• Headline: The Rise of Chatbots and Internet Innovation. Impact: The arrival of chatbots in the online industry caused a seismic shift, where human customer service representatives were suddenly out of a job and started forming support groups. Little did they know, the A.I. would soon start writing its own support group manuals.. Fact: Fun fact: The first chatbot, ELIZA, was created in 1966. So, really, we’ve just been having the same conversation for decades, just with fancier graphics..
• Headline: Barriers for Black Women in Politics Persist. Impact: The struggle of Black women running for office highlighted systemic issues that led to a grassroots movement. This sparked a wave of 'Elect Black Women' campaigns, which resulted in the first Black woman governor being elected in 2045—after much drama and a reality TV show about the race.. Fact: Despite the slow progress, Black women have been leading the charge in community organizing since forever. Who knew grassroots could grow into a political forest?.
• Headline: The Lucrative Post-City Hall Life of an Adams Insider. Impact: Frank Carone’s shift from city hall to commercial real estate opened the floodgates for former politicians to become lobbyists, which inadvertently led to a new genre of 'political thrillers' that made everyone wonder if they were reading fiction or just the news.. Fact: Did you know that after resigning, many political aides are often seen 'rebranding' as consultants, which is basically a fancy term for 'I still want to give you unsolicited advice but for a fee'?.