MARCH 14, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Election of Pope Francis. Impact: When Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis, a wave of social media hashtags emerged faster than you can say 'Vatican II.' This not only changed the Church's outreach but also led to a dramatic increase in papal selfies, which would eventually inspire the rise of influencers in religious tourism. Who knew the Pope would be the original social media guru?. Fact: Did you know that before becoming Pope, Francis was famously known for taking public transport? So much for the luxurious papal lifestyle!.
• Headline: Impact of Time Inc. Split on Employees. Impact: The Time Inc. split sent shockwaves through the media industry, leading to a domino effect of layoffs and mergers. In the end, the employees’ coffee breaks turned into existential crises about the future of print media. Who knew a magazine could cause so much emotional turmoil?. Fact: Did you know that Time Inc.'s split was so dramatic, it made reality TV look like a documentary? Talk about a cliffhanger!.
• Headline: Easing Alzheimer’s Drug Approval Standards. Impact: Looser FDA rules on Alzheimer’s drugs might just lead to a miraculous cure or a new wave of questionable medications that promise the moon and deliver a paperweight. The ensuing pharmaceutical frenzy could spark debates on ethics that make political arguments look like child's play. Who knew memory could be so lucrative?. Fact: Did you know the FDA's new approach could lead to more drug approvals than actual cures? It’s like giving a kid a whole jar of candy and saying, 'Just don’t eat too much!'.
• Headline: New Pope Shifts Church’s Center of Gravity Away From Europe. Impact: Pope Francis’ appointment as the first Latin American pope shifted the Church’s focus and inadvertently positioned the Catholic Church as a major player in Latino politics. This led to a series of unexpected alliances and debates, proving that sometimes the Holy See is more like a Holy See-saw in the political arena.. Fact: Did you know that the Vatican is technically its own country? So when Francis shifted the Church's gravity, he literally moved a nation—just with a new perspective!.
• Headline: At NBC, a Struggle to Revive the Morning Magic. Impact: Matt Lauer’s fall from grace at NBC was so monumental that it could have inspired a new genre of reality TV called 'Fallen Stars: The Morning After.' The media landscape shifted, and suddenly everyone was reviewing their own workplace behavior. Who knew a morning show could lead to a national self-reflection?. Fact: Did you know that Matt Lauer's departure from NBC could have inspired a new morning mantra: 'Don’t be a Lauer!' Talk about a legacy!.