AUGUST 21, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Texas Car Lender Faces Subprime Data Scrutiny. Impact: This scandal not only shook the car lending world but also sparked a nationwide obsession with credit scores, leading to an era where people began to judge each other based on their FICO scores instead of personality. 'Nice to meet you, but what's your credit score?' became a common icebreaker.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more distorted than the data given to credit agencies is how people think their car's value holds up after a bad decision at a drive-thru..
• Headline: Bank of America Mortgage Settlement Announcement. Impact: The $16.65 billion settlement not only made headlines but also inspired a generation of future bankers to think, 'Hey, if I mess up big enough, I might just get a blockbuster deal too!' Thus, the art of creative accounting was born.. Fact: Did you know that $16.65 billion could probably buy you a small country? Or at least a really nice yacht. But hey, who needs ethics when you can have a yacht?.
• Headline: TV Habits? Medical History? Tests for Jury Duty Get Personal. Impact: The increasingly personal nature of jury duty questionnaires led to a new trend where jurors began revealing far too much about their Netflix habits. This inadvertently created a new reality show called 'Jury Duty: The Real Life Chronicles,' where jurors critiqued each other's binge-watching choices.. Fact: Did you know that the average juror's Netflix history is often more riveting than the case they're deliberating? True story: One juror once argued passionately that 'The Office' should win a Peabody..
• Headline: Anger, Hurt and Moments of Hope in Ferguson. Impact: The tragic shooting in Ferguson ignited a nationwide conversation on race relations and police practices, leading to movements and protests that ripple into contemporary discussions on justice and equality. It's almost like society woke up to the fact that ignoring these issues was no longer an option.. Fact: While the events in Ferguson were tragic, they served as a wake-up call for many, revealing that change often comes from the most painful moments in history. The silver lining? More people began to engage in difficult conversations about race—because sometimes, that’s what it takes to stir the pot..