APRIL 11, 2025

Full News Archive

• Headline: Revamped 'Smash' Takes Center Stage. Impact: The revival of 'Smash' inspired a generation of aspiring performers to believe they too could make it big, inadvertently leading to a surge in karaoke bars, where talent is, let's say, subjective. Who knew a musical about backstage drama would cause so many people to audition for roles they clearly weren't right for?. Fact: Did you know that 'Smash' was so popular it made Broadway feel like a reality show? The only thing missing was a panel of judges and a tearful exit interview!.
• Headline: China's Tariff Response to U.S. Trade Policies. Impact: China raising tariffs on U.S. imports led to a global game of economic chicken, making tariffs the hottest new trend. This eventually resulted in a TikTok dance challenge called #TariffTango, because nothing says 'international relations' like a viral dance.. Fact: Did you know that calling Trump's policies a 'joke' is probably the most diplomatic thing anyone has ever said about them? It's all in the delivery, folks!.
• Headline: She’s Young, Trump-Friendly, and Has a White House Press Pass. Impact: The emergence of young, Trump-friendly press members paved the way for a new breed of journalism, where headlines became less about facts and more about who could yell the loudest at a press conference. It’s like reality TV, but with more fake news and fewer commercial breaks.. Fact: Did you know that having a press pass is now akin to a golden ticket? Congratulations, you get to ask questions no one wants to answer!.