MARCH 8, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Evolution of Tommy John Surgery. Impact: As more pitchers underwent Tommy John surgery, baseball evolved into a sport where elbow injuries became a rite of passage, leading to the invention of a new phrase: 'the elbow lottery.' Who knew throwing a ball could be so risky?. Fact: Did you know that Tommy John surgery has become so common that it's almost like a team bonding experience? 'Congrats on your surgery, buddy! Let's do lunch!'.
• Headline: G.M.'s Recall: Barra Faces Crucial Test. Impact: Mary T. Barra's rocky start not only reshaped G.M.'s internal structure but also set a precedent for future CEOs to handle crises with the grace of a baby giraffe on roller skates. Suddenly, every minor hiccup at other companies became a major PR event.. Fact: Did you know that G.M. now has a 'crisis training' module that involves role-playing scenarios like 'What to do if you accidentally create a car that explodes at stoplights?'.
• Headline: Behind Clash Between C.I.A. and Congress, a Secret Report on Interrogations. Impact: The bitter fight between the C.I.A. and Congress led to an era of unprecedented distrust, giving rise to conspiracy theories that suggested the moon landing was staged, just to distract us from the real drama unfolding in Washington.. Fact: Did you know that the C.I.A. and Congress have a secret handshake? It’s mainly just them pretending to not look at each other while glaring suspiciously from across the room..