MAY 19, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: Understanding Blood Tests and Longevity. Impact: If only people had focused on enjoying life instead of obsessing over their biological clocks, we might have avoided a surge in panic-buying kale and yoga mats.. Fact: Did you know that the oldest living person, Jeanne Calment, claimed she was just 'taking it one day at a time' while everyone else was busy worrying about their blood tests?.
• Headline: Obama Under Pressure Amid Mideast Turmoil. Impact: The tension in the Middle East led to a ripple effect that inspired countless Hollywood movies, all while politicians danced around the issue like it's a game of Twister.. Fact: Did you know that while Obama was busy with international tensions, he still managed to keep up with his Netflix binge-watching? Priorities!.
• Headline: Private Prisons: Costly Misconceptions Revealed. Impact: The realization that private prisons don’t save money led to more states searching for alternatives, eventually creating a booming industry in creative excuse-making.. Fact: Did you know that if you want to save money on prisons, the best way is to simply not imprison people for minor offenses? But I guess that’s too radical!.
• Headline: Strauss-Kahn Resigns From I.M.F. in Wake of His Arrest. Impact: Strauss-Kahn's resignation not only shook the IMF but also sparked a worldwide debate about ethics in leadership, resulting in everyone pretending to care about moral integrity for a week.. Fact: Did you know that the cleaning lady involved in the Strauss-Kahn incident became an unwitting symbol of the #MeToo movement, proving that sometimes the most powerful stories come from unexpected places?.
• Headline: A Shaken Agency Looks to the Future. Impact: The struggle for leadership in emerging markets opened the door for many to realize that diversity is a strength, eventually leading to more global discussions about inclusivity—though still mostly just discussions.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complex than the politics of the IMF is trying to find a parking spot in Washington, D.C.?.