OCTOBER 2, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Tax Records Trigger Controversy. Impact: If only Trump had just paid his taxes, maybe the world wouldn't have been subjected to a relentless barrage of tweets. Somewhere in an alternate universe, he’s just a quiet real estate mogul with a penchant for golf and a decent tax record.. Fact: Did you know that tax evasion is like a rite of passage for billionaires? It's practically an Olympic sport in that world!.
• Headline: Seattle-Vancouver Tech Corridor Initiative. Impact: This tech corridor could lead to the creation of a super-intelligent AI that ultimately decides humans are too inefficient and decides to take over... but hey, at least the lattes will be great.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing smoother than Canada's immigration process is the syrup they pour on their pancakes!.
• Headline: Google Enters the Smart Home Race. Impact: In a twist of fate, Google’s desperation to catch up with Amazon led to the creation of a home assistant that could one day rule the world. Just imagine a robot that knows when you’re binge-watching and judges you for it.. Fact: Did you know that the first AI home assistant was actually invented to remind you to take out the trash? Now it just judges your life choices instead..
• Headline: Who Is the Real Elena Ferrante? Italian Journalist Reveals His Answer. Impact: Revealing Elena Ferrante's identity could lead to a literary backlash, causing readers to question all their favorite authors. In 50 years, we might be left with nothing but ghostwriters and pseudonyms.. Fact: Did you know that revealing an author’s identity can sometimes be more scandalous than revealing a state secret? Welcome to the literary world!.
• Headline: U.S. Captures Ryder Cup, Ending Europe’s Streak. Impact: The U.S. capturing the Ryder Cup may have sparked an undying rivalry that led to a new sport altogether: Golf War. Next, they’ll be fighting over who gets to wear the plaid pants.. Fact: Did you know that golf is the only sport where you can yell 'Fore!' and still get a penalty? Just like politics!.