SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tech-Driven Tactics in Car Lending. Impact: When subprime lenders decided to track cars with apps, they inadvertently paved the way for a future where your vehicle could rat you out. Imagine a world where your car joins a gang and starts a 'repo war' with rival vehicles!. Fact: Did you know that with enough technology, your car could not only disable itself but also send you a passive-aggressive text about your payment history?.
• Headline: The Khorasan Group: A Hidden Threat. Impact: The rise of the Khorasan Group shows that even in the world of terrorism, there are always franchise opportunities. Just when you thought the bad guys were getting lazy, they found new ways to avoid detection, kind of like that one friend who always dodges responsibilities.. Fact: Did you know that intelligence officials sometimes play a fun game called ‘Where’s Waldo?’ but with terrorists? Spoiler alert: Waldo doesn’t always win!.
• Headline: Eric Holder Resigns, Setting Up Fight Over Successor. Impact: Holder's resignation set off a political game of ‘hot potato’ where each potential successor is more determined to outdo the last in terms of controversial decisions. It’s like the Hunger Games, but with more paperwork and fewer arrows.. Fact: Did you know that replacing an Attorney General is like trying to find a new flavor of ice cream? Everyone has an opinion, and no one is ever truly satisfied!.