JULY 9, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Perelman vs. Milken: Billionaire Showdown. Impact: This lawsuit sparked a chain reaction of billionaire feuds that escalated to a reality show proposal. Imagine 'The Real Billionaires of Wall Street' - it would be pure gold!. Fact: Did you know that suing your friends can lead to some serious awkward Thanksgiving dinners? Just ask Ronald and Michael!.
• Headline: Investigation into Early Financial Data Sales. Impact: This investigation set the stage for a game of cat and mouse between regulators and data providers, culminating in a high-stakes poker game where no one really knew the rules.. Fact: Did you know that releasing financial data early is like telling a secret in a crowded room? Everyone thinks they’re in the know, but most just end up confused..
• Headline: Financial Crisis Just a Symptom of Detroit’s Woes. Impact: The battle over Detroit's financial crisis became a textbook case on what happens when a city tries to juggle too many flaming torches at once. Spoiler: it doesn't end well.. Fact: Did you know that Detroit once had more cars than people? Now it seems like they might have more debt than cars. Progress?.
• Headline: Unlikely Partners, Freeing Chimps From the Lab. Impact: This unlikely partnership triggered a revolution in animal rights, leading to a future where lab coats were traded for animal ones. Who knew chimps would be the ultimate social justice warriors?. Fact: Did you know that chimps share 98% of their DNA with humans? So when they throw a tantrum, it’s basically just them being a bit too human..