MAY 31, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fed's Future Post-Stimulus Strategies. Impact: The Fed's indecision sent shockwaves through the economy, leading to a national 'what now?' crisis that inspired a reality TV show called 'America's Next Top Central Banker.' Spoiler alert: no one won.. Fact: Did you know that the Federal Reserve has a secret stash of Monopoly money? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be a fun way to make decisions?.
• Headline: U.S. Alliances Tested Amid China's Rise. Impact: The U.S. trying to maintain its cool in Asia had a domino effect that led to a global game of 'who has the better military?' Just imagine if they had all channeled that energy into competitive knitting instead.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. military once considered using an inflatable tank as a strategy? Maybe they should have just sent in inflatable dolls for a laugh..
• Headline: On Death Row With Low I.Q., and New Hope for a Reprieve. Impact: This ruling might just be the catalyst for a whole new legal system where everyone gets a chance to prove their intelligence. We could soon see a reality show: 'Survivor: Legal Edition,' where the last one standing gets to avoid execution. Talk about high stakes!. Fact: Did you know that the IQ test was originally designed to identify children who needed extra help in school? So, in a way, the test is just a really bad report card!.
• Headline: Bowe Bergdahl, American Soldier, Freed by Taliban in Prisoner Trade. Impact: Bergdahl's release not only sparked debates on military policy but also inspired a new trend in 'prisoner swaps' at family reunions. Who knew that negotiating with your relatives could take on such a serious tone?. Fact: Did you know that the Taliban once asked for a trade involving a goat? Turns out, the U.S. is not very good at negotiating with goats..