SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Full News Archive

• Headline: Biden Confronts Party Divisions on Agenda. Impact: If Biden’s agenda had miraculously sailed through without a hitch, we might have been living in a socialist utopia by now. Or, at the very least, everyone would be arguing over whose universal healthcare system is better.. Fact: Did you know that political parties have been known to disagree? Shocking, right? It’s almost like they’re not a single hive mind!.
• Headline: Germany's Challenge with Online Hate Speech. Impact: Germany's struggle with online hate might have resulted in a secret pact among keyboard warriors to form the 'Anti-Troll Alliance', leading to a new era of passive-aggressive social media posts.. Fact: Fun fact: Germany has such strict laws that even your grandma's mildly inappropriate memes could get her a fine. 'Oma, stop sharing that!'.
• Headline: Tribal Marijuana Sales in New York. Impact: If marijuana sales on tribal lands had become a roaring success, we could have seen an alternate timeline where the St. Regis Mohawks become the dominant force in the cannabis industry, leading to them negotiating peace treaties with the U.S. government over pot profits.. Fact: Did you know that cannabis was once legal everywhere? That’s right, your great-grandparents could have been lighting up while debating the merits of the moon landing!.
• Headline: In a setback for Apple, the European Union seeks a common charger for all phones.. Impact: If Apple had won the battle against common chargers, we could have ended up with a bizarre reality where charger compatibility became a currency, leading to underground charger trading markets. Welcome to the future!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more tangled than your headphones is the debate over phone chargers? It's like a soap opera, but with more drama and less acting talent..
• Headline: New York Passes Sweeping Bills to Improve Conditions for Delivery Workers. Impact: With better working conditions for delivery workers, we could have seen a dramatic decline in pizza-related mishaps, thus ensuring the survival of countless late-night snack attacks.. Fact: Did you know that delivery workers often face more obstacles than a contestant on a reality show? And they don’t even get the prize money for dodging angry dogs!.