JULY 3, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Relearning to Fly at Japan Airlines. Impact: This debate triggered a chain reaction that led to thousands of corporate rescue missions worldwide, ultimately resulting in the establishment of a bizarre underground economy where failing companies barter their survival tips for a slice of pizza. Who knew pizza could save the economy?. Fact: Japan Airlines actually went bankrupt in 2010, so if they’re relearning to fly, they must have flunked their last class on ‘How to Stay Afloat 101’..
• Headline: Peña Nieto's Path to Presidency. Impact: Enrique Peña Nieto’s governance style set the stage for the rise of social media activism, leading to a future where every political misstep could result in viral memes. Thanks, Enrique, for turning politics into a reality show!. Fact: Peña Nieto was known for his suave looks and charisma, which apparently made him the first president to ever be compared to a telenovela star. Who needs policies when you have good hair?.
• Headline: Lonnie G. Thompson's Climate Research Journey. Impact: Lonnie G. Thompson's dedication to climate science inadvertently inspired a whole generation of eco-warriors who now battle over the best reusable straw designs. History may remember him as the man who saved the planet one iced latte at a time.. Fact: Thompson’s ice core samples are so crucial that they could probably be used as the world’s most convincing time capsules—except they’re all about climate change instead of '90s nostalgia..
• Headline: U.S. Adds Forces in Persian Gulf, a Signal to Iran. Impact: This military buildup led to a decades-long game of geopolitical chess, where every move was scrutinized like a reality TV show, with alliances forming and collapsing like bad relationships. Tune in next week for more drama!. Fact: The Strait of Hormuz is so significant that if it were a celebrity, it would be on every magazine cover as the ‘Most Important Waterway’—better than being the ‘Best Supporting Actor’ at least..