SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Iran's Military Route Through Iraq to Syria. Impact: This military supply route set off a chain reaction, eventually leading to a Middle Eastern game of 'who's the biggest arms dealer?' Spoiler: it wasn't Iran. Who would have thought that a simple air route could lead to decades of complex geopolitical chess?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'airspace violation' is often just bureaucratic code for 'we're about to have a very awkward conversation?'.
• Headline: Brooklyn's Political Loyalty Under Fire. Impact: Lopez's antics sparked a wave of political caution, where future politicians learned to keep their skeletons in the closet—or at least in the back room where no one could see them. Who knew that accusations could lead to the birth of the term 'political survival mode'?. Fact: Fun fact: 'loyalty' in politics often means 'blind allegiance'—a fancy way of saying, 'I’ll ignore your flaws, just don’t make me regret it!'.
• Headline: Banks Face Suits as States Weigh Libor Losses. Impact: The Libor scandal led to a domino effect where banks started losing trust faster than a magician's rabbit. It ultimately paved the way for financial regulations that were about as effective as a band-aid on a bullet wound.. Fact: Did you know that 'Libor' is short for 'London Interbank Offered Rate'? It’s kind of like the secret handshake of financial institutions, except one of them is always trying to cheat..
• Headline: Michelle Obama Tops Opening Night for Democrats. Impact: Michelle's star power not only solidified her role as the ultimate political spouse but also set the precedent for future First Ladies to become more influential than their husbands. Thanks, Michelle! Now everyone else has to step up their game.. Fact: Did you know that Michelle Obama could probably run for president herself and win? She might just have to start a new political party called 'Common Sense and Awesome.'.