AUGUST 31, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Social Media's Role in Syrian News Reporting. Impact: The reliance on social media for news in Syria led to the rise of amateur citizen journalists, which eventually resulted in the creation of mobile apps that let cats broadcast their own news reports. Yes, that's right. Cat News Network was born. Thanks, Syria!. Fact: Did you know that the most shared video from Syria was of a kitten rescuing a puppy? Because apparently, that's the only way to get people to pay attention to serious issues!.
• Headline: Tax Implications for Same-Sex Couples Explained. Impact: The IRS's new rules on taxation for gay and married couples led to a nationwide debate on marriage equality. Little did they know, it would also result in a yearly ritual of couples arguing over who forgot to file their taxes first.. Fact: Did you know that the IRS is basically the adult version of a school principal? They just love giving you rules to follow, and no one really enjoys visiting them..
• Headline: With Huge War Chests, Activist Investors Tackle Big Companies. Impact: Activist investors tackling big companies led to a corporate revolution where CEOs started wearing superhero capes, believing they could save the world one overpriced product at a time. Spoiler: They couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that activist investors are like the kids on the playground who want to change the rules of tag? They just can't let big companies have their fun without some serious oversight!.
• Headline: Support Slipping, U.S. Defends Plan for Syria Attack. Impact: The faltering support for military intervention in Syria eventually led to the creation of the 'How Not to Succeed in Foreign Policy' handbook, which is still being referenced today. It's a bestseller in certain circles.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than U.S. foreign policy is trying to explain to your grandparents why you don't have a 'real job' yet?.