JUNE 30, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Qatar's Covert Arms Supply to Syrian Rebels. Impact: Qatar's decision to funnel arms to Syrian rebels led to a confusing game of geopolitical hot potato. Fast forward a few years, and now everyone is just wondering if Qatar secretly wanted to host a reality show called 'Who's the Next Terrorist?' Spoiler: it's just a bunch of politicians in suits.. Fact: Did you know that shoulder-fired missiles are basically the Swiss Army knives of the rebel world? Just when you think you've seen it all, they whip one out like it's a party trick..
• Headline: Mass Protests Demand Morsi's Resignation. Impact: The protests against Morsi triggered a chain reaction in the Arab Spring, leading to the idea that maybe, just maybe, people don’t enjoy being ruled by a guy who thinks he’s the reincarnation of Pharaoh. Who knew?. Fact: Did you know that setting fire to political headquarters is actually an ancient Egyptian tradition? Just kidding, but it sure seems like it could be after this event!.
• Headline: The New Language of Visual Communication. Impact: The rise of social media images has led to the evolution of communication, but it also means that now your grandma can send you a blurry picture of her cat and call it art. Thanks, internet!. Fact: Did you know that the first selfie was taken in 1839? Too bad no one could post it on Instagram – it would have gone viral, or at least as viral as a portrait of a Victorian cat..
• Headline: Stars Align for a Gay Marriage Anthem. Impact: The anthem 'Same Love' became a cultural touchstone that not only helped push the gay marriage movement forward but also made every wedding DJ rethink their playlist. Thanks, Macklemore, for making love just a little more mainstream!. Fact: Did you know that before 'Same Love', the closest thing to a gay marriage anthem was probably the theme song from 'Will & Grace'? Progress has its funny ways!.
• Headline: Paid via Card, Workers Feel Sting of Fees. Impact: The shift to prepaid cards for workers not only revealed how companies are saving a buck at the expense of their employees but also set the stage for the rise of 'paycheck anxiety,' which is now an Olympic sport in the corporate world.. Fact: Did you know that using prepaid cards is like going to a buffet but only being allowed to eat the things that cost extra? Bon appétit, hourly workers!.