NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jefferson County's Unique Bankruptcy Plan. Impact: Jefferson County's bankruptcy could inspire future municipalities to think creatively about their financial woes. Who knows, maybe in a decade we'll see 'Bankruptcy Tourism' where folks visit counties just to witness their fiscal meltdowns in person!. Fact: Fun fact: Bankruptcy can be the best vacation ever for some; it’s like a financial spa day where you emerge refreshed and with zero debts... unless you're Jefferson County..
• Headline: Skakel's Long Road to Freedom. Impact: If Skakel were actually freed, it might have sparked a wave of wealthy families using their resources to rewrite history, turning every court case into a potential reality show. 'Keeping Up with the Moxleys' anyone?. Fact: Did you know that Skakel's family spent so much on legal fees that they could have funded a small country? Talk about wealth redistribution—just not the kind that helps the needy..
• Headline: JPMorgan Settlement Offers Look Into Mortgage Machine. Impact: This settlement could lead to stricter regulations on mortgage securities—unless, of course, the banks find a loophole that turns 'stricter' into 'slightly less irresponsible'. What a twist!. Fact: Did you know that JPMorgan's idea of 'settling' is akin to your friend who borrows $20 and never pays you back but offers to buy you a coffee instead? Thanks, but no thanks!.
• Headline: In Places Like North St. Louis, Gunfire Still Rules the Night. Impact: The cycle of violence in North St. Louis could inspire a new genre of reality TV: 'Survivor: Gunfire Edition', where contestants must navigate drug-laden landscapes while dodging bullets. Everyone loves a good thrill, right?. Fact: Did you know that in some places, 'safety' is just a buzzword that means 'not being shot at this week'? The bar for safety has never been lower!.