NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: Wonga Faces Backlash Over Loan Rates. Impact: The outrage over Wonga's rates sent shockwaves through the financial sector, leading to an avalanche of regulations that made borrowing as tedious as trying to explain cryptocurrency to your grandmother.. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, Wonga's rates were so high that you could potentially fund a small country with the interest alone. Just kidding, but seriously, they were ridiculous..
• Headline: Good Housekeeping's Toy Testing Journey. Impact: As Good Housekeeping discovered the best toys, children everywhere began to demand higher standards, leading to a global crisis where toys started competing for 'Most Entertaining' awards like they were Hollywood blockbusters.. Fact: Fun fact: it turns out that children prefer toys that don't require batteries or adult supervision. Who knew 'playing' was a thing?.
• Headline: Football's Rise at Duke University. Impact: Duke's football rise transformed the landscape of college sports, causing basketball fans to hold emergency meetings to discuss the dire implications of 'the unthinkable' — Duke being more known for football than basketball.. Fact: In a twist of fate, Duke's football team was once so bad they were actually banned from playing against certain high schools... okay, that’s a stretch, but you get the point..
• Headline: In Naming Top Police Official, De Blasio May Signal Change. Impact: De Blasio's police chief appointment sparked a series of changes that ultimately led to a new era of police tactics, which would later inspire a bizarre reality show called 'Cops: The Reboot'.. Fact: Bill de Blasio once thought about running for president but decided it was easier to just manage a city filled with potholes and existential crises instead..