JUNE 26, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Larry Page Discusses Google's Ambitious Future. Impact: Larry Page's musings on Google’s 'many arms' sparked a trend where tech companies began to view themselves as octopuses, leading to the rise of 'data squids', companies that just keep growing tentacles and consuming everything in their path, including your privacy.. Fact: Google actually considered changing its name to 'Octopus Inc.' but figured 'Alphabet' would confuse even more people..
• Headline: GM Halts Cruze Sedan Sales Over Airbag Issues. Impact: G.M.'s decision to halt the sale of Cruze Sedans over faulty air bags opened the door for rival companies to double down on their advertising, claiming their airbags are not only functional but also have a better personality than most reality TV stars.. Fact: The Cruze was one of the few cars that could inflate its airbags faster than the driver could say 'I should have bought a bicycle.'.
• Headline: Blacks Regain Sway at Polls in Mississippi. Impact: The resurgence of Black voters in Mississippi at the polls was the first domino in a series of events that led to a nationwide realization that maybe, just maybe, voting can actually change things—who would have thought?. Fact: Mississippi's political scene has more ups and downs than a soap opera; stay tuned for the next season's plot twist!.