MAY 29, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Iran's Hard-Line Candidate in Presidential Election. Impact: Jalili's rise led to a series of diplomatic disasters, triggering a chain reaction that made every subsequent world leader consider a career in interpretive dance to avoid negotiations.. Fact: In Iran, a hard-liner gains traction, and suddenly everyone thinks they're in a political thriller. Spoiler: it's just another day in the Middle East..
• Headline: Corporate Taxation Challenges Explained. Impact: The struggle to tax corporations spiraled into a global game of hide-and-seek, where governments became expert seekers but corporations perfected their 'now you see me, now you don't' act.. Fact: Ironically, corporations have more hiding spots than a teenager's dirty laundry. You'd think they were training for the Olympics in tax evasion..
• Headline: Switzerland Considers Major Tax Agreement. Impact: Switzerland's tax deal sent shockwaves through the financial world, leading not just to scandals but also to a sudden uptick in Swiss chocolate sales as people sought comfort in sweets during the chaos.. Fact: Switzerland has a fine for everything. It's like a country-wide 'let's see how much we can charge you' game. And the prize? A lifetime supply of neutrality..
• Headline: Tonight’s Honored Guest on the Mound, a Backflipping Frog. Impact: The backflipping frog marked the beginning of a new era where animals became the true stars of sports, leading to a future where cats are the real MVPs of the Super Bowl.. Fact: Once upon a time, a backflipping frog became the face of baseball. Talk about jumping to conclusions—this is the leap of faith we never knew we needed..
• Headline: Facebook Says It Failed to Bar Posts With Hate Speech. Impact: Facebook's failure to curb hate speech ignited a digital wildfire that made even the most composed social media manager reconsider their career choices.. Fact: Facebook's motto: 'We care, but only when pressed by advertisers.' Who knew their love language was profit?.