MARCH 11, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Perils of Online Real Estate Sales. Impact: The rise of online real estate fraud created a whole new set of laws; now, instead of just getting scammed, you can also get scammed by a lawyer trying to help you! It's like a two-for-one deal on heartbreak.. Fact: Did you know that the first online real estate listing was probably just a picture of a cardboard box with 'dream home' written on it?.
• Headline: New Leadership at Newark Airport Security. Impact: This shake-up at Newark Airport sparked a chain reaction in airport security protocols worldwide, leading to the invention of that delightful dance we all do at security checks: 'Remove your shoes, your belt, and your dignity.'. Fact: Did you know that the TSA was founded after 9/11? Because apparently, having 'security' in the job title makes you less likely to leave your shoes on the conveyor belt..
• Headline: Sweet She Ain't, and She Has the Stories to Prove It. Impact: Edith Evans Asbury's long career in journalism inspired countless aspiring reporters to think, 'If she can do it, surely I can too!' Little did they know, they’d be covering TikTok trends instead of Watergate.. Fact: Did you know that Edith Evans Asbury reported on events like the Great Depression? Now that’s a story arc that could make a Netflix series look like a rom-com..
• Headline: Symbol of Abu Ghraib Seeks to Spare Others His Nightmare. Impact: Ali Shalal Qaissi's story from Abu Ghraib became a rallying point for human rights activists, creating a cascade of awareness that made everyone question how many more Ali's there are in the world. Spoiler: too many.. Fact: Did you know that the Abu Ghraib scandal prompted international discussions on ethics in warfare? Because nothing says 'we care' like a public outcry almost two years later..