SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Germany's Shift in Economic Alliances. Impact: Germany's pivot toward China and the U.S. ultimately led to a new global economic dance-off, where Europe stood awkwardly on the sidelines, trying to figure out if it should join in or just clap along.. Fact: Fun fact: The euro zone crisis was so dramatic, it could have been a soap opera. Coming soon to a TV near you: 'As the Euro Turns.'.
• Headline: The Shifting Power of Business in Politics. Impact: The GOP's move away from business influence was like a teenager rebelling against their parents, shouting 'I want to make my own mistakes!' Spoiler: They did, and the economy still hasn't gotten over it.. Fact: Did you know businesses are like that friend who always wants to split the check but never has cash? They always want a say but conveniently forget to pay their dues..
• Headline: Reassessing Tipping Practices in America. Impact: If Americans ever ditch tipping, it could lead to a worldwide tipping revolution, and all those poor waiters might just become professional fortune tellers, predicting when their customers will leave a tip.. Fact: Here’s a shocking revelation: The reason Americans tip is because they believe it makes them look generous. Spoiler alert: It rarely does..
• Headline: In Nokia, Microsoft Bets on Apple-Like Revival. Impact: Microsoft's bet on Nokia was like a gambler betting on the horse that has already fallen down. This led to a series of tech companies wondering if they should just start selling retro products instead.. Fact: Did you know that in the 90s, Apple was the underdog no one believed in? Now they’re the heavyweight champion, and everyone else is just trying to keep their pants up..
• Headline: Shedding Handsets, Nokia Looks to the Future. Impact: Nokia's shift from handsets to networking and mapping was like a high school jock deciding to become a mathlete. It paved the way for an unexpected tech renaissance, leaving the smartphone market to the cool kids.. Fact: Fun fact: Nokia was once the top dog in mobile phones. Now they’re like that one friend who insists they’re still cool but shows up to parties with a flip phone..