SEPTEMBER 26, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Yahoo's Corporate Crossroads: A New Chapter. Impact: If Yahoo had made the right decision this time around, we might all be living in a world where 'Yahoo' is synonymous with Google. Instead, they chose to flounder, leading to a future where they are just a punchline in tech jokes.. Fact: Did you know Yahoo once turned down a chance to buy Google for just $1 million? Clearly, decision-making has never been their strong suit..
• Headline: Syria's Turmoil and U.S. Airstrikes. Impact: The indecision in Syria created a domino effect, allowing for the rise of various factions, and who knows, maybe even the next viral cat video trend. History really does have a sense of humor.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. has been involved in Syria for so long that some military personnel were probably born after the conflict started? Talk about job security!.
• Headline: Fulfilling a Father's Final Wish. Impact: This heart-wrenching quest to honor a dying wish rippled through the healthcare system, prompting debates on patient rights, and leading to the eventual rise of DIY healthcare. Who needs hospitals when you have Google?. Fact: Did you know that 70% of people express a desire to die at home? Apparently, nursing homes have not caught on to this trend, possibly because they prefer their residents to pay the bills longer..
• Headline: Guardian of a Brooklyn Housing Project. Impact: Lisa Kenner's self-appointed role as a guardian sparked a movement of community activism, eventually leading to neighborhood watch groups that are more about watching Netflix than the neighborhood.. Fact: Did you know that self-appointed guardians often have more impact than they realize? Just ask any cat with a cardboard box—they're basically the neighborhood watch of the feline world!.