DECEMBER 22, 2000

Full News Archive

• Headline: AT&T's Asset Sale Mandated by FCC. Impact: This little asset shedding event set off a chain reaction that saw AT&T desperately trying to maintain relevance while dodging regulatory bullets. Fast forward a few decades, and people are still trying to figure out how to get a decent signal on their phones.. Fact: Did you know that AT&T once held a monopoly over telephone service in the U.S.? They basically had the phone game on lock until they were forced to break up like a bad relationship..
• Headline: Corruption Scandal Rocks Camden Leadership. Impact: Mayor Milton Milan's corruption trial exposed a tangled web of corruption in Camden, sparking a chain reaction that led to increased scrutiny of public officials nationwide. Who knew a guy could go from mayor to mayor of the slammer in such a short time?. Fact: Corruption in politics isn't just a Camden problem; it's practically a global pastime. Cheers to that!.
• Headline: G.O.P. SPLIT SLOWS BUSH'S SELECTION FOR DEFENSE POST. Impact: Bush's indecisiveness on selecting a defense secretary led to endless debates, which in turn contributed to a legacy of political gridlock that's still thriving. Who knew a few second thoughts could keep the nation in a perpetual state of 'maybe'?. Fact: The G.O.P. split was so intense it could've served as a plot twist in a soap opera. Tune in next week for 'As the GOP Turns'!.
• Headline: MICROSOFT INQUIRIES MAY MERGE. Impact: The EU's decision to combine antitrust inquiries into Microsoft's practices marked the beginning of a never-ending saga of tech regulation that would echo through time. Spoiler alert: Microsoft is still trying to figure out how to play nice.. Fact: Microsoft's antitrust troubles were so legendary that they practically deserve their own documentary series. Coming soon: 'The Microsoft Chronicles – A Tale of Monopoly and Missteps.'.