JULY 16, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: F.C.C. Receives Flood of Net Neutrality Comments. Impact: The FCC's comment flood led to a nationwide obsession with internet speed and connectivity. Fast forward a few years, and your grandma is now yelling at a computer screen because the Wi-Fi is 'too slow' while trying to stream her favorite soap operas.. Fact: Did you know that before net neutrality, people used to argue about whether the internet should just be a luxury for the rich? Oh wait, they still do!.
• Headline: Empowering Part-Time Workers: A National Movement. Impact: This push for steadier shifts eventually led to a world where everyone works from home in pajamas, creating a new standard for 'business casual' that includes bunny slippers and snacking at the desk.. Fact: Did you know that part-time workers were once considered 'just filling in'? Now they’re the ones filling out laws while the full-timers are still complaining about the coffee machine!.
• Headline: Vapor Flavor Innovation in E-Cigarettes. Impact: The exotic e-cigarette flavor race sparked a global trend of bizarre flavors, leading to the invention of 'Unicorn Fart' vape juice. This was the start of a new era where you could both enjoy the taste of cotton candy and feel like you’re smoking a rainbow.. Fact: Did you know that e-cigarette makers once thought 'tobacco' was a flavor? Now they’ve got flavors like ‘Mango Lassi’ and ‘Sour Patch Kids’—because who doesn't want to feel like a kid while puffing on a cloud?.
• Headline: Documents Show General Motors Kept Silent on Fatal Crashes. Impact: GM's silence on fatal crashes set a precedent for corporate cover-ups that would make even the most seasoned conspiracy theorist raise an eyebrow. It paved the way for future scandals where companies thought the best response was silence—or a good PR spin.. Fact: Did you know that this incident led to the phrase 'Ignorance is bliss' being updated to 'Ignorance is profit' in corporate boardrooms?.
• Headline: At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Its Ex-C.E.O. Finds Lucrative Work. Impact: The lucrative post-retirement gig for ex-C.E.O.s turned into a template for future executives, leading to a world where retirement means 'I’m still getting paid but now I just show up for the free lunch.'. Fact: Did you know that many believe the only thing better than being a CEO is being a retired CEO? It’s like winning the corporate lottery—without the pesky work part!.