DECEMBER 9, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Oil Prices Plummet, Companies Respond. Impact: When oil prices plummeted, energy companies started laying off workers, which led to a sudden boom in the artisanal candle-making industry. Who knew that a dip in oil would ignite a passion for hand-poured wax and scented tranquility?. Fact: Did you know that in 2020, the price of oil briefly turned negative? Apparently, some people were willing to pay you to take their oil. That's one way to cut down on storage costs!.
• Headline: C.I.A. Torture Report Sparks Political Turmoil. Impact: The clash over the C.I.A. torture report not only sparked domestic outrage but also inspired a new genre of political thrillers. Who knew that reading about torture could lead to so many gripping novels?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'waterboarding' was initially a method of torture used by the Spanish Inquisition? Talk about a historical throwback that keeps on giving!.
• Headline: Unrest Over Race Is Testing Obama’s Legacy. Impact: Obama's struggle to address racial tensions in the U.S. ultimately set off a chain reaction of social movements worldwide, leading to the rise of hashtags that became more popular than actual policies. #ThanksObama!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'I can't breathe' became a rallying cry for justice? It was originally uttered by Eric Garner in 2014, but it has since been repurposed to fit a plethora of memes. Progress?.
• Headline: A Hostage Bets on the Market for Survival. Impact: The play 'The Invisible Hand' not only highlighted the intersection of finance and terrorism but also made the stock market a hot topic at dinner parties. Because who doesn't love discussing the economy while trying to enjoy a nice meal?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'invisible hand' was coined by Adam Smith in the 18th century? Apparently, it’s been guiding the economy all along, and we still can't find it!.