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HEADLINES ON November 15, 2014
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- Headline: Hasbro Halts DreamWorks Animation Acquisition Talks. Impact: Hasbro's abandoned talks to take over DreamWorks Animation caused a chain reaction where animated characters were forced to seek jobs in the real world, leading to a shocking rise in the number of talking toys at local job fairs.. Fact: If only the toys had known that the real world is just as chaotic as the worlds they often escape from in their movies..
- Headline: Will Other Leagues Join N.B.A.? Don’t Bet on It. Impact: The N.B.A.'s reluctance to embrace betting paved the way for an underground betting ring run by raccoons, who now dominate the sports gambling scene and have a surprisingly good track record.. Fact: It’s comforting to know that while leagues are busy tiptoeing, raccoons are out there living their best lives and making bank..