MAY 10, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tech Transformation After Facebook's IPO. Impact: The mass exodus of Facebook employees led to the founding of countless tech startups, each one believing they could be the next Zuckerberg. Spoiler alert: 99% of them were just really good at making apps that tell you which pizza topping you are.. Fact: Did you know that for every tech tycoon that emerges from Facebook's IPO, there are ten more who will fail spectacularly and end up creating a 'how not to start a business' YouTube channel?.
• Headline: Obama's Historic Support for Same-Sex Marriage. Impact: Obama's support for same-sex marriage set off a chain reaction that led to more states legalizing it, ultimately forcing some politicians into an existential crisis about whether to evolve or continue to lose voters. Spoiler: they mostly chose not to evolve.. Fact: Did you know this pivotal moment also led to the rise of wedding planners specializing in rainbow-themed ceremonies? Because nothing says love like a well-placed unicorn figurine..
• Headline: New Rules May Curtail Some Fees in Mortgage. Impact: These new mortgage rules may have curbed some fees, but they also inspired an entire subculture of mortgage brokers who now spend their weekends trying to discover hidden fees in the fine print of contracts like it’s a competitive sport.. Fact: Did you know that 'origination fees' are basically just lenders' way of saying, 'We charge you to give you money because we can?' Sweet, right?.
• Headline: Ultra-Orthodox Shun Their Own for Reporting Child Sexual Abuse. Impact: The brave families who reported abuse faced backlash, which ultimately ignited discussions within ultra-Orthodox communities that would eventually lead to more protections for victims, albeit slowly and painfully—like trying to get toothpaste back in the tube.. Fact: It's ironic that in a community that emphasizes privacy and protection, silence about abuse often leads to more harm. It’s like saying, 'We don't talk about problems unless they're really, really big.'.