NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Japan's Economy Unexpectedly Enters Recession. Impact: Japan's economy going into recession was like a butterfly flapping its wings in Tokyo, setting off a chain reaction that led to a global obsession with economic theories, coffee shop debates, and a rise in the purchase of stress balls worldwide. Who knew a shrinking GDP could cause such a stir?. Fact: Did you know that Japan's economy has been in and out of recession so many times, it should probably get a frequent flyer card? It’s like the economy had commitment issues..
• Headline: Feds Probe N.F.L. Painkiller Distribution Practices. Impact: This investigation into NFL teams' medical staff was the pebble that started the avalanche of questioning everything about sports medicine, leading to a global movement where everyone suddenly became an expert on pain management. Thanks, Internet!. Fact: Did you know that painkillers in sports are like the secret sauce in fast food? Everyone wants them, but no one talks about how they're made. Just don't ask the chefs!.
• Headline: Guinea's Villages Shift Stance on Ebola Aid. Impact: As villages in Guinea began welcoming outsiders to combat Ebola, it opened a Pandora's box of global health initiatives and humanitarian crises, leading to a future where everyone suddenly became a 'health expert' on social media. Thanks for the unsolicited advice, Karen!. Fact: Did you know that the fear of Ebola was actually a turning point for many communities? Some even started to realize that outsiders could be helpful instead of just bringing bad news and mediocre potlucks..
• Headline: Times Square’s Biggest and Most Expensive Digital Billboard Is Set to Shine. Impact: The unveiling of Times Square's massive digital billboard created a multi-billion dollar trend of over-the-top advertising that ultimately led to a global epidemic of 'billboard blindness,' where people no longer noticed the world around them and just stared blankly at screens. Progress?. Fact: Did you know that Times Square's new billboard is so big it’s practically its own zip code? It’s like the Times Square equivalent of a loud neighbor who just won't shut up..
• Headline: In Death, Girl, 2, Is Caught in Fight Over Organs. Impact: The tragic case of a little girl caught in a fight over her organs sparked a global conversation about medical ethics and parental rights, leading to future debates that would make even philosophers dizzy. Who knew death could be so complicated?. Fact: Did you know that debates over organ donation can get as heated as a family Thanksgiving dinner? Just add a pinch of grief and a dash of morality, and you’ve got yourself a recipe for chaos..