OCTOBER 6, 2009

Full News Archive

• Headline: Airlines Form Global Partnerships for Growth. Impact: If airlines had just stayed in their own lanes, we might have avoided the 'frequent flyer miles' culture that has led to the rise of travel influencers with no actual influence. Thanks, Japan Airlines!. Fact: The only thing more turbulent than airline partnerships is the in-flight snack selection when you're on a budget airline..
• Headline: Challenges of Health Insurance Exchanges. Impact: Had health insurance exchanges actually worked, we might have seen a world where people go to the doctor instead of Googling their symptoms and convincing themselves they have a rare disease.. Fact: Fun fact: 'affordable' is just a fancy term for 'let's hope you don't get sick.'.
• Headline: Guinea's Violence Against Women Protests. Impact: The violence in Guinea sparked a global conversation about women's rights, leading to movements that ironically didn't address the root causes but did get a lot of hashtags trending.. Fact: Sadly, the only thing more resilient than the human spirit is the ability of systemic issues to persist despite social media outrage..
• Headline: Obama Aides Act to Fix Safety Net. Impact: If only Obama aides had actually fixed the safety net, perhaps we wouldn't have a generation still Googling 'how to adult' while living in their parents' basements.. Fact: The term 'safety net' is just a euphemism for 'we'll catch you, but only if you fall in the right direction.'.
• Headline: Prepaid, but Not Prepared for Debit Card Fees. Impact: The rise of prepaid debit cards might have changed the way we handle money, but let's be real: hidden fees are the financial equivalent of the fine print nobody reads until it's too late.. Fact: Surprise fees are like surprise parties, except nobody's having fun and the cake is definitely not included..