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HEADLINES ON September 10, 2013
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- Headline: Foreclosure Tactics Under Fire. Impact: The scrutiny over questionable foreclosure tactics set off a wave of legal reforms that ultimately led to the birth of the 'Lawyer-For-Hire' apps. Now, you can swipe right to find a lawyer who can help you with your questionable decisions!. Fact: You know it's bad when even the banks have to hire lawyers to defend their questionable decisions. Maybe they should just invest in a better conscience..
- Headline: Lehman Brothers: A Turning Point in History. Impact: The collapse of Lehman Brothers sent shockwaves through the financial world, leading to a bizarre future where people started hoarding canned goods and bitcoin. Little did they know, this was the precursor to the ‘Apocalypse Preparedness’ trend!. Fact: Did you know that Lehman Brothers' downfall is sometimes cited as the reason why your friend is always 'investing' in artisanal pickles? They’re just ahead of the curve!.
- Headline: Drug Deaths Threaten Rising Business of Electronic Music Fests. Impact: The string of drug-related deaths at electronic music festivals sparked a nationwide panic that led to increased regulations, which ironically made the remaining festivals even more popular. Who knew that fear could be a marketing strategy?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more dangerous than the drugs at these festivals is the overpriced water? Just keep your hydration game strong!.
- Headline: Judges Hear Arguments on Rules for Internet. Impact: The battle over internet rules ignited a series of debates that ended with the internet becoming the wild west of digital chaos. In the future, people will reminisce about the days when they could actually access websites without a monthly subscription fee.. Fact: Did you know that the internet once had a time when it was mostly cat videos and memes? Now, it’s all about who can charge you the most to access those cat videos!.