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- Headline: G.M. Faces Class-Action Over Safety Neglect. Impact: Had G.M. not cut corners, we might have avoided a future where people are more cautious about buying cars from companies that seemingly operate on the 'if it works, it works' principle. Instead, we just get the endless cycle of recalls and the phrase 'this car may spontaneously combust' becoming a new sales tagline.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing G.M. cared about more than safety was saving a few bucks? Because, who needs safety when you can have more money for marketing campaigns?.
- Headline: Cyberattack at JPMorgan Chase Also Hit Website of Bank’s Corporate Race. Impact: The cyberattack could have set off a chain reaction where banks suddenly took cybersecurity seriously, resulting in a future where hackers are less successful and more grumpy about their career choices. Maybe they’d actually consider going back to school?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more secure than your online banking is the password you forgot and have to reset every two weeks? It’s a delightful cycle of frustration..