FEBRUARY 9, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reclaiming Control of Your Business. Impact: When entrepreneurs started taking back their businesses, they unknowingly set off a chain reaction that led to the rise of 'entrepreneurial therapy'—a new field where therapists help ex-business owners cope with their existential crises, complete with emotional support spreadsheets.. Fact: Did you know that 'taking back your business' was once a euphemism for simply yelling at your employees until they quit?.
• Headline: Shifting Youth Viewing Habits in Media. Impact: As youths migrated to streaming, cable networks scrambled to rebrand themselves as 'vintage TV'—leading to a bizarre resurgence of VHS tapes and plaid couches in hipster homes across America.. Fact: Ironically, while youths watch less TV, their ability to binge-watch entire seasons in one sitting has skyrocketed. Who knew that clicking 'next episode' could be a competitive sport?.
• Headline: Mortgage Relief for Homeowners Agreement Reached. Impact: The $26 billion agreement for homeowners not only provided relief but also inadvertently sparked a nationwide trend of DIY home renovations, as everyone suddenly thought they were Chip and Joanna Gaines. Spoiler: they weren't.. Fact: Fun fact: $26 billion is also the estimated amount of money Americans collectively spend on coffee each year, proving that caffeine is truly the nation's lifeblood—right after mortgage relief..
• Headline: A Wealthy Backer Likes the Odds on Santorum. Impact: Foster Friess' support for Santorum created a new breed of political donors: the 'wealthy backer'—a shadowy figure who now spends their time placing bets on the most obscure candidates, just to keep things interesting.. Fact: Did you know that being a wealthy backer to a politician is the modern equivalent of being a 'fan' but with actual financial stakes? Welcome to politics, where sponsorship is everything!.