JUNE 24, 2006

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tensions Rise in Baghdad Neighborhoods. Impact: The fear that gripped this Iraqi enclave set off a chain reaction, leading to an influx of 'danger tourism' in the years to come, where thrill-seekers would travel to war zones for a taste of the 'real world'—because who needs safety?. Fact: The fear in neighborhoods often leads to more fascinating stories than the fear itself. It’s a twisted reality show no one wants to watch..
• Headline: F.B.I. Killed Plot in Talking Stage, a Top Aide Says. Impact: This foiled plot led to a nationwide obsession with security measures so intense that even pigeons began to wear tiny surveillance cameras to ensure they weren't part of a nefarious scheme.. Fact: Did you know that the Sears Tower is now known as the Willis Tower? It’s still standing, but its name has been more controversial than any plot to topple it!.
• Headline: Pataki and Lawmakers Agree on Spending and a Tax Rebate. Impact: This agreement on spending and tax rebates paved the way for an endless cycle of budget debates, where lawmakers became professional negotiators—perfecting the art of getting nothing done while pretending to do everything.. Fact: Did you know that tax rebate checks are like family reunions? Everyone gets excited, but in the end, it’s mostly just small talk and disappointment..