JUNE 22, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: SoftBank's Bold Sprint Acquisition Attempt. Impact: If SoftBank hadn't taken that Sprint plunge, we might have never seen the rise of 5G. Or maybe we would have seen a smoother transition to it, but let's not let facts get in the way of a good story.. Fact: Did you know that SoftBank's CEO once said he’d invest in a robot to help him run his company? Turns out, he was just trying to build a future where technology does all the heavy lifting while he takes the credit..
• Headline: Syria's Rebels Armed by Libyan Weapons. Impact: The Libyan weapons flowing to Syria caused a chain reaction that led to a global arms race where everyone suddenly thought they were a military strategist. Thanks, internet!. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Libyan weapons' is now just a euphemism for anything that’s been through a chaotic regime change and still functions..
• Headline: Bronx Legal System and Repeat Arrests. Impact: If the Bronx courts had actually handled cases in a timely manner, we might have seen a whole generation of law-abiding citizens instead of this perpetual cycle of arrests. Ah, the butterfly effect of bureaucracy!. Fact: Did you know that the Bronx has a higher chance of getting a sequel to a bad movie than getting justice on time? Keep those popcorns ready!.
• Headline: How Angry Is Brazil? Pelé Now Has Feet of Clay. Impact: Pelé's comments during protests might have single-handedly intensified the Brazilian outrage, making him the unlikely king of controversy rather than soccer. Who knew a retired athlete could spark a movement?. Fact: Pelé has more titles than most countries have flags, but apparently, he doesn't have a good grasp of public sentiment. Go figure!.