DECEMBER 10, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Brazil Prioritizes Economic Growth Over Climate Action. Impact: By prioritizing growth over climate, Brazil inadvertently kickstarted a global trend of 'Environmental Whack-a-Mole', where countries try to solve climate issues by ignoring them until they become bigger problems. Who knew ignoring the problem could lead to more problems?. Fact: Did you know that focusing solely on growth is like trying to fix a leaky boat by bailing water faster instead of patching the hole? Spoiler: it's not effective..
• Headline: Takata's Long Struggle with Airbag Safety. Impact: Takata's airbag struggles led to a series of unfortunate events, including the birth of an entire sub-industry dedicated to automotive safety. Thanks, Takata! You really took one for the team... or should I say, the airbags?. Fact: Fun fact: Takata's airbags became more famous for their explosions than their ability to save lives. Talk about a marketing fail!.
• Headline: Fed Proposes Capital Rule for Big Banks. Impact: The Fed's nudging of big banks to shrink could inadvertently lead to the rise of the next financial titan—let's call it 'Bankzilla'—that will either save or destroy the economy. Place your bets!. Fact: Did you know that telling banks to shrink is like telling a lion to go on a diet? Yeah, good luck with that!.
• Headline: Uber’s System for Screening Drivers Draws Scrutiny. Impact: Uber's fight against background checks might just lead to a future where all drivers are secretly superheroes or supervillains. Who wouldn't want a ride from someone with a hidden agenda?. Fact: Did you know that Uber drivers are often just one bad review away from becoming the next 'real-life action hero'? Watch out, Gotham!.
• Headline: It’s Not the Old Days, but Berkeley Sees a New Spark of Protest. Impact: Berkeley's new wave of protests could spark a renaissance of student activism, resulting in future generations of students who think protesting is a trendy hobby. Let's just hope they protest with better Wi-Fi.. Fact: Fun fact: The original Berkeley protests were all about peace and love, and now it's more about Wi-Fi availability and overpriced coffee. Progress?.