JULY 25, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cyprus Banking Crisis Controversy. Impact: The resentment over the Cyprus bailout led to a series of financial protests across Europe. Little did they know, this would eventually inspire a new trend: 'Angry Flash Mobs' where people gather to express their displeasure in synchronized dance moves. Who knew finance could be so groovy?. Fact: Did you know that Cyprus is so small that if you sneeze in the north, they can hear it in the south? That's the kind of synergy that makes bailouts fun..
• Headline: Dinesh D’Souza: Rise Amid Controversy. Impact: Dinesh D'Souza's rise in conservative media paved the way for the modern-day influencer, where any random person with a smartphone can claim to be an expert. This ultimately led to the invention of the 'Conspiracy Theory Influencer' who now has more followers than most politicians.. Fact: Fun fact: D'Souza's media presence is so strong that he makes the Energizer Bunny look like a sloth on a lazy day..
• Headline: Safer Era Tests Wisdom of ‘Broken Windows’ Focus on Minor Crime. Impact: The scrutiny of minor crime enforcement fueled a national debate about policing strategies, which eventually led to a humorous yet tragic social media trend: 'Cigarette Peddler Appreciation Day,' where people dress up as their favorite minor crime offenders. Because why not poke fun at the absurdity of it all?. Fact: Did you know that Staten Island's population is 495,000? That’s a lot of people potentially getting arrested for selling loose cigarettes. Quite the bustling black market!.