DECEMBER 21, 2013

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Favor Economy of New York. Impact: Little did the Dutch know, their quaint acts of kindness would lead to a world where every coffee purchase comes with an unsolicited 'How's your day?' and a side of guilt. Thanks, New Amsterdam!. Fact: Did you know that the idea of kindness as a currency could have made the Dutch the original Bitcoin enthusiasts? Too bad they didn’t have the internet!.
• Headline: Target's Apology and Weekend Discount. Impact: Target's attempt at damage control turned into a retail revolution where every faux pas is met with a discount, giving birth to a new era of 'Oops, my bad!' sales. Next up: a 50% off sale for every broken promise in politics!. Fact: Did you know that the last time a retailer tried to quell outrage with a sale, it resulted in a national holiday known as 'Black Friday'? Who knew consumerism could be so... charitable?.
• Headline: Nets Finalize Move to Brooklyn. Impact: The Nets moving to Brooklyn not only changed the basketball landscape, it unintentionally set off a gentrification wave that made artisanal pickle shops a thing. Thanks a lot, Nets!. Fact: Did you know that before the Nets moved, Brooklyn was just a quaint neighborhood? Now it's a hipster paradise where you can find a craft beer brewed by a guy named 'Finn' who also makes his own soap!.
• Headline: Libya Militias Fleeing Cities, Leaving Chaos. Impact: The fleeing militias not only left chaos in their wake but also paved the way for a power vacuum that would eventually lead to yet another round of chaos and instability. It’s like a chaotic game of musical chairs, except no one wants to sit down.. Fact: Did you know that Libya's instability has become a popular case study for 'How Not to Handle Post-Revolutionary Governments'? They probably should have consulted a history book… or a therapist..
• Headline: New Health Law Frustrates Many in Middle Class. Impact: The Affordable Care Act's failures for the middle class opened the floodgates for future generations to complain about health insurance, creating a culture of grumbling that echoes through coffee shops and family gatherings to this day. Hooray for progress!. Fact: Did you know that the middle class has become the new 'forgotten child' of health care reforms? It's like being the kid who gets the last slice of pizza but realizes it's just crust..