JULY 6, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rise of Chinese Cars in Global Markets. Impact: The rise of Chinese cars in emerging markets led to a global automotive revolution, where Western brands had to either innovate or start selling their cars as 'vintage' to attract hipster buyers in cafes everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that the first car was invented in 1885? Fast forward to today, and we're still arguing about whether a Chinese car is a 'car' or just a fancy lawn ornament..
• Headline: Free Drugs Proposal in Indian Hospitals. Impact: If India had provided free drugs back then, it could have started a global trend of nations realizing that healthcare shouldn't mean going bankrupt. Imagine a world where health insurance commercials were just replaced with 'Take two and call us in the morning'!. Fact: Fun fact: The average price of a hospital stay in the U.S. could buy you a small island in the Caribbean. But hey, who needs islands when you can have crippling medical debt?.
• Headline: The Struggle for Rent-Stabilized Housing. Impact: As rent-stabilized apartments became rarer than unicorns, the trend led to a mass migration of hipsters and desperate millennials to the suburbs, where they began brewing artisanal kombucha in their basements.. Fact: Did you know that the average rent for a Manhattan apartment could fund a small country's GDP? Just kidding, but it’s definitely enough to make you consider living in a shoebox..
• Headline: The Shifting Meanings of ‘Confidential’. Impact: The redefinition of 'confidential' sparked a new era in marketing where the more you reveal about a product, the more people want it, leading to a generation of 'influencers' who just can't keep a secret.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more confidential than what happens in the boardroom is the amount of caffeine executives consume while pretending they have it all together..
• Headline: Earthquake Relief Where Haiti Wasn’t Broken. Impact: The lack of effective earthquake relief in Haiti led to a greater global awareness of the need for sustainable rebuilding practices, and a rise in social media activism where everyone felt comfortable criticizing from their couches.. Fact: Did you know that Haiti has been struck by numerous earthquakes, yet the most shattering thing is how long it takes for aid to actually reach the people who need it? Irony at its finest!.