NOVEMBER 2, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Probes JPMorgan’s Asian Hiring Practices. Impact: This investigation led to a series of regulations that made hiring practices more transparent. Ironically, it also prompted a boom in 'consultant' jobs—because who doesn’t want to get rich by advising banks on how not to break the law?. Fact: Did you know that JPMorgan once had a hiring strategy so complex that it made quantum physics look like a simple math problem? Apparently, hiring consultants to explain your hiring practices is a thing now..
• Headline: Plutocrats vs. Populists Explained. Impact: The ongoing battle between the rich and the not-so-rich resulted in a new generation of memes, hashtags, and endless debates at family gatherings. Spoiler alert: nobody wins, except for the internet!. Fact: Did you know that 'plutocrat' is just a fancy word for someone who has so much money they could buy a small country? And no, they don’t come with a return policy..
• Headline: The Rise of Affordable LED Lighting. Impact: The price drop of LED bulbs not only made homes brighter but also sparked a new era where people could argue over lighting choices as passionately as they do over politics. Welcome to the bright side!. Fact: Did you know that before LEDs, people actually thought fluorescent lights were the height of modern technology? Now we know: lighting is just as confusing as dating..
• Headline: 2 Democrats Split on Tactics to Fight Military Sex Assaults. Impact: The split in tactics revealed deeper rifts within the party, leading to a new wave of political strategists who specialize in ‘how not to agree’. Thanks, ladies, for keeping the drama alive!. Fact: Did you know that political disagreements can actually lead to new sitcoms? 'The Senate Sisters' could be the next big hit—complete with popcorn and awkward silences..
• Headline: Republican Rivalry Simmers as Paths and Styles Diverge. Impact: The rivalry between Cruz and Paul not only shaped the future of the Tea Party but also led to an increase in online trolling. Because who doesn’t love a good feud to spark the keyboard warriors?. Fact: Did you know that watching politicians argue is like watching a reality show—except without the scriptwriters or the hope of a happy ending?.