SEPTEMBER 13, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Sanctions Target Exxon’s Arctic Operations. Impact: By stalling Exxon's Arctic plans, the U.S. inadvertently set off a chain reaction where penguins became the new oil barons of the Arctic. Who knew they had such business acumen?. Fact: Did you know that Exxon could have used this time to invest in renewable energy? But hey, why go green when you can just go cold?.
• Headline: Barbra Streisand's Celebrated Performances. Impact: Barbra's powerful voice could very well have altered the course of history, inspiring a generation of vocalists who, in turn, might lead to a world where karaoke bars become the primary diplomatic platform.. Fact: Did you know that Barbra once considered a career in politics? Imagine the debates – she’d sing her way through policy proposals!.
• Headline: Ebola Outbreak: A Long Road Ahead. Impact: The prolonged Ebola outbreak not only devastated communities but also led to a global surge in hand sanitizer production, ensuring that germaphobes had their heyday in the 2020s.. Fact: Did you know that Ebola has been around since the 1970s? Talk about a long-running series that you never wanted to binge-watch!.
• Headline: Ray Rice Case Draws Attention to a Crime Often Obscured. Impact: Ray Rice's case sparked a national conversation about domestic violence, inadvertently leading to the rise of self-defense classes that became so popular, they were later featured on reality TV.. Fact: Did you know that domestic violence is often underreported? But don't worry, if you can throw a punch, you're probably safe from the law!.
• Headline: André Balazs, the Man Who Holds the Keys. Impact: André Balazs's unique hospitality approach led to a worldwide trend where every hotel attempted to be the 'Instagrammable' version of a country house, resulting in an explosion of overly-filtered vacation photos.. Fact: Did you know that Chiltern Firehouse was once just a regular firehouse? André really knows how to turn up the heat in the hospitality game!.