MARCH 19, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Theater Meets Journalism Controversy. Impact: If only Mike Daisey had stuck to actual journalism, perhaps the phrase 'fake news' wouldn't have become a household term, paving the way for the rise of social media influencers who actually moonlight as journalists!. Fact: Did you know that 'This American Life' is like the hipster of journalism? It thrives on storytelling, but sometimes it forgets to tell the truth..
• Headline: New York Medicaid Audit Reform. Impact: In a plot twist worthy of a soap opera, the softer Medicaid audits might just lead to a Medicaid apocalypse where everyone suddenly thinks they’re an expert on healthcare policy, resulting in a nation of armchair auditors.. Fact: Fun fact: Medicaid audits are like the IRS for healthcare—everyone hates them, but they’re kind of necessary unless you enjoy financial chaos..
• Headline: The Rise of Freemium Mobile Gaming. Impact: The freemium model has led to a world where people will willingly spend more on virtual hats than on actual hats, thus ensuring that the fashion industry never goes out of business, even if it’s a little pixelated.. Fact: Did you know that ‘freemium’ is just a fancy way of saying 'we'll lure you in for free and then hit you with the bill later'? It's like a bad blind date..
• Headline: Drifting Right, Illinois Is Test for Romney. Impact: As Illinois drifts right, it's like watching a slow-motion train wreck; every election cycle, it sets off a chain reaction that could make or break a presidential campaign—like political dodgeball, but with more at stake and fewer safety nets.. Fact: Did you know that Illinois voters can be like a fickle partner? They say they want stability but keep swiping right on the most dramatic candidates..