DECEMBER 6, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ransomware: The Rise of Digital Extortion. Impact: This ransomware epidemic kickstarted the rise of cybersecurity firms, leading to an arms race against hackers. Little did they know, this would eventually lead to a future where your toaster could hold your computer hostage for a bagel ransom.. Fact: Did you know that paying the ransom doesn't guarantee you'll get your files back? It's like sending your money to a Nigerian prince hoping for a return on investment – good luck with that!.
• Headline: Charities Unite Against Tax Break Eliminations. Impact: The fight over tax breaks for charities led to a massive increase in 'charity events' where people wear ridiculous costumes and run marathons, effectively turning altruism into a competitive sport. Who knew helping others would become so... athletic?. Fact: Fun fact: many charities now accept donations in the form of unwanted gifts, so if you have a collection of ceramic frogs, you're in luck!.
• Headline: Boehner Gains Strong Backing From House Republicans. Impact: Boehner's newfound support may have led him to believe he could walk on water, but instead, it just resulted in a very wet Congress. This event set the stage for future politicians to have delusions of grandeur – and the occasional swim lesson.. Fact: Did you know that Boehner's tan was rumored to be a secret ploy to distract from his policy decisions? Nothing like a good glow to brighten up a budget debate!.
• Headline: Behind a Flop, a Play(wright) Within a Play. Impact: The failure of Mamet's 'The Anarchist' led to a series of Broadway revivals that only further blurred the lines between success and failure in theater. Today, we have a reality show where playwrights compete to write the worst play possible – and somehow, it becomes a hit.. Fact: The only thing harder than writing a successful play is finding a critic who will admit they were wrong about it. Spoiler: they never do..