FEBRUARY 27, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: De La Hoya's Stunning Knockout of Coley. Impact: De La Hoya’s knockout of Coley not only cemented his boxing legacy but sparked an underground movement of aspiring boxers who believed they could also achieve greatness—if only they could find a way to dodge their day jobs.. Fact: Oscar De La Hoya is often referred to as 'The Golden Boy'—a title he earned not just for his boxing skills, but also for his uncanny ability to make even the most boring press conferences sparkle with charm..
• Headline: A Bond Master Reflects On Flirting With Disaster. Impact: If Bill Gross had actually flirted with disaster instead of just thinking about it, we might have seen a significant shift in the bond market, leading to a global crisis. Thank goodness he just reflected—phew!. Fact: Bill Gross was once dubbed the 'Bond King,' which is a title that sounds way more exciting than it actually is. In reality, it’s just a lot of spreadsheets and nervous investors..
• Headline: Red Storm Begins Madness a Bit Early. Impact: St. John's defeating Duke not only gave the Red Storm a moment of glory but also set off a series of events that would lead to college basketball fans believing they could pick the next Cinderella team—spoiler alert: they usually can't.. Fact: The term 'madness' in March Madness is not just about basketball; it also applies to the frantic shuffling of brackets in office pools where no one actually knows what they're doing. It's basically a collective delusion!.