SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Full News Archive

• Headline: Adams Aide's Firm Secures NYC Contract. Impact: This contract led to a series of public trust issues in NYC. As people questioned the integrity of the city's dealings, they inadvertently set off a chain reaction where the next mayor decided to run on a platform of transparency, which only resulted in more opaque dealings. Who knew that winning millions could lead to a game of political charades?. Fact: If you think this is a one-off, remember: in politics, ‘emergency services’ often means ‘emergency donations to our friends.’.
• Headline: Jony Ive's New Ventures Post-Apple. Impact: Jony Ive's departure from Apple sparked a trend of designers leaving big companies to start their own ventures. Little did they know, this would lead to an explosion of mediocre tech startups, all claiming to be the next big thing, yet delivering only slightly better versions of your grandma's flip phone.. Fact: Ive’s new empire is possibly just a fancy way of saying he’s charging you $500 for a paper clip designed with an 'innovative' ergonomic shape..
• Headline: Impact of Toxic Sewage on Agriculture. Impact: The discovery of 'forever chemicals' on farms led to stricter regulations on farming practices worldwide. Ironically, the farmers' efforts to use modern technology to improve crop yields ended up creating a new market for organic produce, making them the accidental heroes of the health-conscious elite.. Fact: ‘Forever chemicals’ is just a fancy way of saying, ‘We didn’t think this through, did we?’ Apparently, some things really do last longer than your average relationship..
• Headline: As President, Trump Demanded Investigations of Foes. He Often Got Them.. Impact: Trump's demands for investigations set a precedent that encouraged future politicians to adopt a similar, albeit more imaginative, approach. This led to a dystopian future where politicians spent more time investigating each other than actually governing. Who knew we were just a few tweets away from a reality show presidency?. Fact: If you thought reality TV was wild, just wait until you see the political spin-off where feuds are settled with interpretive dance..
• Headline: Our Taste for Flesh Has Exhausted the Earth. Impact: The exhaustion of Earth’s resources from our carnivorous cravings has led to an unexpected rise in lab-grown meats, which will inevitably lead to the first meatless barbecue festival. The irony? People will still find a way to complain about the ‘lack of flavor’ while holding a hot dog that’s more science experiment than food.. Fact: Fun fact: some scientists predict that in a few decades, our meat will be so engineered that it'll be able to hold political office—because it’ll be more relatable than some of our current leaders!.