APRIL 4, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Romney's Strategic Focus on Obama Begins. Impact: Romney's nomination led to him running against Obama, which ultimately set the stage for a reality show-like election where everyone forgot about actual policies and focused on soundbites. Thanks, reality TV!. Fact: Romney's infamous 47% comment was a masterclass in alienating half the population, proving that sometimes, being a millionaire isn't enough to win people's hearts..
• Headline: Fisker's Quest for Federal Loan. Impact: Fisker scrambling for loans is basically the start of the electric car saga that leads to everyone believing they’re saving the planet while still driving gas-guzzlers. Thanks for the confusion, Fisker!. Fact: Fisker was so close to being the next big thing, but instead, it became the poster child for overpromising and underdelivering. Kind of like that New Year’s resolution to get fit..
• Headline: Kentucky's Young Stars Eye NBA Draft. Impact: Kentucky's championship win led to a mass exodus of talent to the NBA, which paved the way for a new generation of players that fans would only cheer for until they decide to chase the next shiny college star.. Fact: Kentucky basketball is like a revolving door—one minute you’re celebrating a victory, the next you’re crying over a player’s Instagram post announcing they’re going pro..
• Headline: The Promise of Today’s Factory Jobs. Impact: The promise of today's factory jobs may have led to a future where everyone thinks they can open a tech startup from their garage, completely forgetting that manufacturing is still a thing. Spoiler: it’s not working out for everyone.. Fact: Manufacturers getting rewarded for job increases sounds great until you realize that a factory job often comes with the excitement of watching paint dry—literally..