MAY 6, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Dollar Strength on Trade Balance. Impact: The dollar's rise was like tossing a stone into a pond; the ripples eventually reached the shores of every country, leading to international debates over currency value and the birth of countless conspiracy theories about economic manipulation by shadowy organizations.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of economics, a 'trade gap' is just another way of saying 'we really like to shop overseas'?.
• Headline: Police Struggle With Loss of Privileged Position. Impact: The struggle of police to maintain their status was like the slow unraveling of a sweater—each incident pulling at the threads of trust and respect, ultimately leading to a societal re-evaluation of power dynamics, and a new era of accountability that still has everyone scrambling.. Fact: In an ironic twist, police unions adapting to change might end up being the plot twist in a future Netflix documentary titled 'Law & Order: The Union Strikes Back.'.
• Headline: Review: ‘ToasT’ Where Words Are a Cellblock’s Weapon of Choice. Impact: Lemon Andersen's play about convicts using verse as a weapon sparked a revolution in prison culture; soon, poetry slams became a key part of inmate rehabilitation, proving that you can indeed rhyme your way to freedom (or at least a better parole hearing).. Fact: Did you know that the best way to avoid a cellblock brawl is to simply drop a sick rhyme? Who knew prison could be so poetic?.