JANUARY 4, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Budgeting Made Easy with Apps. Impact: The advent of budgeting apps led to an avalanche of people actually realizing how much avocado toast they consume, subsequently sparking a global panic over the avocado supply chain. Markets trembled, and suddenly, guacamole became a luxury item.. Fact: Did you know that people have been budgeting since the dawn of civilization? Ancient Egyptians had a budgeting system too, but it mostly involved counting how many grains of wheat they could afford to eat before their next meal..
• Headline: Royal Enfield: India's Global Motorcycle Phenomenon. Impact: The rise of Royal Enfield motorcycles led to an unexpected trend where hipsters began to trade in their bicycles and scooters for these 'cult' bikes, thus creating an unforeseen spike in artisanal coffee consumption at roadside cafes.. Fact: Fun fact: Royal Enfield is the oldest motorcycle brand in continuous production, which means they’ve had a lot of time to perfect the art of being both cool and impractical at the same time..
• Headline: Assassination of Hezbollah's Key Operative. Impact: The assassination of Hassane Laqees triggered a domino effect, leading to a series of convoluted alliances and betrayals in the Middle East that would make even Shakespeare raise an eyebrow. This event arguably inspired future spy novels, blending fact and fiction in ways that no one saw coming.. Fact: The intricacies of Middle Eastern politics could fill volumes, and yet, here we are, still trying to figure out who’s who in the soap opera that is international relations..
• Headline: Solar Power Craze on Wall St. Propels Start-Up. Impact: The solar power craze led to an explosion of eco-friendly startups, which ultimately resulted in Wall Street being overtaken by hipsters in solar-powered suits, further cementing the stereotype that finance is just a trendy coffee shop with stocks.. Fact: Solar energy was actually harnessed as far back as the 7th century BC, when people used sunlight to light fires. Talk about an early adopter!.
• Headline: Tangled Role in G.O.P. War Over Tea Party. Impact: Steven C. LaTourette’s antics sparked an ongoing feud within the GOP that would eventually lead to the creation of a reality TV show called 'Keeping Up with the Conservatives,' where viewers could tune in to watch political drama unfold in real time.. Fact: Lobbying has been around since the Roman Empire, so if you think it’s a new phenomenon, just remember that even emperors had to deal with their fair share of annoying lobbyists trying to sell them the latest in togas..