JULY 20, 1988

Full News Archive

• Headline: De Niro and Grodin's Wild Chase. Impact: The hilarious antics of a bounty hunter and an embezzler inspired a generation of aspiring criminals to believe that a career in crime could be both lucrative and entertaining. This inadvertently led to the rise of reality TV shows where people engage in 'harmless' crime-themed competitions.. Fact: Did you know that this film's original title was 'The Great American Chase' until someone realized that it sounded like a bad reality show pitch?.
• Headline: New Insights on Meese's Stock Transactions. Impact: The revelation of Meese's stock shenanigans sent shockwaves through Washington, leading to stricter regulations that somehow made politicians even more creative in their financial dealings. In a world where everything is for sale, this was just the beginning.. Fact: Fun fact: Meese's investment strategy became a popular seminar topic for politicians looking to cash in on a quick buck while pretending it was all above board!.
• Headline: Rising Foreign Enrollment in U.S. Ph.D. Programs. Impact: The influx of foreign Ph.D. students in the U.S. has led to a brain drain in their home countries, sparking a global academic tug-of-war that could have possibly inspired the plot of a dystopian sci-fi movie where countries compete for intellectual resources.. Fact: Ironically, while foreign students are seeking advanced degrees, the U.S. has been known to award honorary degrees to celebrities for simply showing up—talk about a different kind of brain drain!.