AUGUST 26, 2011

Full News Archive

• Headline: C.I.A. Scrutinizes 9/11 Memoir Content. Impact: If the C.I.A. had let the book be published, we might have had a best-seller that could've inspired a new generation of conspiracy theorists. Instead, they decided to protect their narrative, which only fueled more wild theories about the government controlling the narrative. Thanks, C.I.A.!. Fact: Did you know that the C.I.A. has a history of trying to control narratives? It's like they're the world's most secretive book club, except no one wants to be in it..
• Headline: U.S. Expands Involvement in Cartel Conflict. Impact: By increasing its role in Mexico, the U.S. may have inadvertently set off a chain reaction that led to the rise of more creative cartel tactics. Who knew that ‘fun with explosives’ would become a popular pastime?. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. and Mexico have been in a complicated dance since the 19th century? It’s like a bad tango that nobody can quite remember how to do..
• Headline: Djokovic's Marketing Makeover at US Open. Impact: If Djokovic becomes a household name, it could lead to a worldwide shortage of tennis rackets, as parents scramble to fulfill their children’s dreams of becoming the next ‘Djokovic’—because clearly, that's the only path to happiness.. Fact: Did you know that Novak Djokovic once had a career as a tennis player? Shocking, right? Who would have thought?.
• Headline: Buffett’s Bank of America Stake Is Viewed as a Seal of Approval. Impact: Buffett's approval of Bank of America might have been the magical fairy dust needed to convince people that investing in a shaky bank was a brilliant idea. This could lead to future financial advisors recommending 'Buffett’s method'—a method that involves a lot of hope and a pinch of luck.. Fact: Did you know Warren Buffett is referred to as the 'Oracle of Omaha'? Because nothing says wisdom like being a billionaire who still eats at McDonald's..
• Headline: Buffett to Invest $5 Billion in Shaky Bank of America. Impact: Buffett's investment might have made Bank of America feel like the prom queen for a day, but it did nothing to fix the underlying issues. So, in essence, we learned that sometimes a glow-up doesn’t mean you’re not still a hot mess.. Fact: Did you know that Warren Buffett once bought a whole candy company just to get a discount on his favorite treats? A true philanthropist at heart, folks..