APRIL 18, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Child Hunger Crisis in Greece. Impact: As hungry children in Greece struggled to concentrate in school, they inadvertently set off a wave of international sympathy. This would later influence the creation of countless charitable organizations dedicated to feeding children, leading to a global movement that somehow still forgets to include broccoli.. Fact: Did you know that in ancient Greece, children were expected to be hungry to prepare them for the harsh realities of adulthood? Apparently, they were really into 'tough love' long before it was a parenting trend..
• Headline: Debate on Media Ethics After Boston Bombings. Impact: The debate over the use of horrifying photos sparked a movement towards more tasteful journalism. This led to the rise of 'news selfies,' where reporters would take pictures of themselves in front of tragedies instead of the actual events. Because who doesn't want a filtered view of despair?. Fact: Fun fact: The first photojournalists were known to risk their lives for the perfect shot, but now, it seems all you need is a good Instagram filter to capture the moment. Progress!.
• Headline: FTC Targets Mobile Cramming Practices. Impact: The FTC's mobile cramming case somehow led to a national obsession with checking phone bills. This eventually resulted in the rise of app developers creating 'bill-scrutinizer' apps, causing consumers to spend more time analyzing fees than actually using their phones for anything productive.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends more time looking for hidden charges on their mobile bill than they do actually talking on the phone? Welcome to the future!.
• Headline: Gun Control Effort Had No Real Chance, Despite Pleas. Impact: The Senate's failure to pass gun control measures made it clear that political inertia is a powerful force. This led to a bizarre game of political limbo where lawmakers repeatedly ask, 'How low can we go?' while citizens wonder if they should start investing in bubble wrap.. Fact: Ironically, the phrase 'gun control' has never been more popular, yet actual control seems as elusive as finding a unicorn in a haystack. Welcome to modern governance!.
• Headline: Throwback to the Days of Tasteful Opulence. Impact: As nostalgia for tasteful opulence surged, it inadvertently fueled a resurgence of 'over-the-top' parties where people flaunted their wealth in increasingly ridiculous ways. Think of it as a competition to see who can throw the most extravagant gathering without actually providing any substance.. Fact: Did you know that the concept of tasteful opulence is like a unicorn? Everyone talks about it, but nobody seems to have actually seen it in real life..