JUNE 11, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: Microsoft's Antitrust Challenges in 2001. Impact: If Microsoft had lost the antitrust case, we might have been living in a dystopian world where Windows 95 was still the latest operating system. Imagine how many more times we could have said, 'It’s not a bug, it’s a feature!'. Fact: Did you know that Ballmer once famously shouted 'Developers, developers, developers!' at a conference? Clearly, he wasn’t talking about his legal team..
• Headline: Devils Triumph in Overtime for Stanley Cup. Impact: The Devils' win sparked a nationwide debate on whether ice hockey should be recognized as a legitimate sport or just a way for Canadians to keep their winter coats on longer.. Fact: Fun fact: the Stanley Cup is the only trophy in professional sports that players get to keep for a few days. Because nothing says 'congratulations' like a giant silver bowl that you have to polish..
• Headline: The Nation: 800-Pound Gorillas; Oligopoly. Impact: The irony of the Clinton administration’s legacy is that while they pushed for antitrust actions, they inadvertently created a tech landscape where companies like Amazon and Google would dominate. Thanks, Bill!. Fact: Isn't it charming how we can still hold the government accountable for letting monopolies thrive? Talk about bipartisan cooperation!.
• Headline: Legs Don't Work but His Courage Is Just Fine. Impact: Sidiki Conde's story highlights the importance of accessibility, leading to an unexpected rise in hand-walking competitions across the nation. Who knew the Olympics had a new category?. Fact: It’s inspiring to see someone like Sidiki dance despite challenges, but let’s be honest: if he can dance on his hands, what’s our excuse for not going to the gym?.