APRIL 9, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: China Turns to Foreign Automakers. Impact: The rise of foreign cars in China led to a wild ride of economic shifts, resulting in a global automotive arms race. In a twisted plot twist, this sparked the creation of the 'International Car Wars' reality show, where automakers battle for market share by racing on roller coasters.. Fact: Did you know that in the battle of foreign vs. domestic cars, the biggest loser is usually the consumer stuck in traffic? Who knew saving a few bucks on a car could lead to a lifetime of road rage?.
• Headline: Legacy of Johnson in Obama's Presidency. Impact: Obama's presidency being overshadowed by LBJ's legacy caused a ripple effect where every presidential candidate since has had to hold a 'Greatest Hits' album release party of their predecessors' accomplishments. Spoiler alert: they all pale in comparison.. Fact: Did you know that Lyndon B. Johnson once said, 'The noblest search is the search for excellence'? Too bad the search for a decent legacy didn’t come with a GPS..
• Headline: IMF's New Approach to Inequality. Impact: The IMF's pivot to addressing income inequality led to a series of awkward dinner parties where economists awkwardly discussed their wealth while trying to ignore the irony of their own bank accounts. It also spurred a popular meme of 'money can't buy happiness, but it can buy a yacht.'. Fact: Did you know that the IMF once tried to pay its staff in 'exposure'? Apparently, 'exposure' doesn’t buy groceries, but it does buy a lot of eye rolls..
• Headline: Study Finds Sicklier Enrollees in Earliest Stage of Health Law. Impact: The discovery that those first to enroll in health insurance were sicker than expected led to a new trend where insurance companies started offering 'surprise' gifts to healthy enrollees, like a free gym membership or a health seminar on how to avoid sick people.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing scarier than signing up for health insurance is reading the fine print? It’s like trying to decipher the script of a horror movie..
• Headline: Sliver of Medicare Doctors Get Big Share of Payouts. Impact: The shocking data revealing that a sliver of Medicare doctors received huge payouts sparked a nationwide debate over whether doctors should be paid in cash or crypto. This eventually led to a ridiculous underground economy of 'doctor trading cards' with stats on their payout records.. Fact: Did you know that the average doctor is paid more for a single visit than most people earn in a week? So next time you're in the office, consider asking for a second opinion on your bill!.