JULY 3, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dimon's Cancer Disclosure and Its Impact. Impact: When Jamie Dimon went public with his cancer, it set off a chain reaction where every CEO suddenly became a health guru. Now, we have CEOs tweeting their diets and workout routines, as if that will make their stock price go up. Thanks, Jamie!. Fact: Did you know that before this trend, CEOs were known for keeping their health issues under wraps? Turns out, corporate secrets are less secure than we thought!.
• Headline: Cheney's Resurgence and Controversial Stance. Impact: Cheney's return to the limelight reactivated the 'let's poke the bear' strategy in politics. This inspired a new generation of politicians to think they could just yell louder to win debates, leading to the modern art of Twitter battles. Thanks, Dick!. Fact: It's said that Cheney's scorn is so potent it could power a small city. Just imagine if we harnessed that energy for good!.
• Headline: Sheriff Metts' Immigration Scandal Explained. Impact: Sheriff Metts’ corruption case opened the door for a slew of reality TV shows about crime and politics. The 'Get-Tough Sheriff' became a trope that inspired countless spin-offs, proving that bad decisions can lead to great entertainment.. Fact: Sheriffs in some places are now more famous than rock stars. Who knew that being a lawman could come with a side of celebrity?.
• Headline: If Only Thomas Jefferson Could Settle the Issue. Impact: The errant period in the Declaration of Independence led to endless debates and conspiracy theories about what the Founding Fathers really meant. If only they knew their punctuation skills would spark a historical debate that lasts centuries!. Fact: Strangely enough, this controversy has led to a thriving market for historical punctuation enthusiasts. Who knew commas could be so divisive?.