DECEMBER 23, 2014

Full News Archive

• Headline: Yellen's Steady Influence at the Fed. Impact: Yellen's steadiness led to a shocking chain reaction where investors decided that consistency was actually a trend. Ironically, this caused a never-ending series of 'steady' economic policies that made everyone wonder if they were in a time loop.. Fact: Did you know that Yellen may have been a time traveler herself? Her policies felt so familiar, they might as well have been déjà vu!.
• Headline: JPMorgan Hack Revealed Server Weakness. Impact: The ignored server became a cautionary tale for IT departments everywhere, making them hyper-vigilant about their password protocols. This vigilance spiraled into a worldwide obsession with password complexity, leading to the creation of 'Password12345' as the most commonly used password.. Fact: Did you know that neglecting a server is now considered an extreme sport in some tech circles? It's all fun and games until hackers show up!.
• Headline: Politics and Grief at NYPD Funerals. Impact: The intertwining of politics and grief at these funerals has led to an unintentional trend in the merging of ceremonial events and political statements, making every funeral feel like a press conference. Who knew mourning could also be a campaign strategy?. Fact: Did you know that attending funerals has become the new networking event? Forget about business cards; it's all about who you can connect with over grief!.
• Headline: After Leak, Madonna Offers Show of Force. Impact: Madonna’s fierce response to the leak solidified her status as the ultimate pop culture phoenix, rising from the ashes of scandal and inspiring future artists to release unexpected albums just to keep the gossip mills running.. Fact: Did you know that Madonna's albums are like fine wine? They only get better with age, and sometimes they leak like a broken barrel!.
• Headline: A Gender Gap More Powerful Than the Internet. Impact: This gaping gender gap has inspired countless tech companies to focus on equality, leading to the invention of the 'gender gap calculator'—a device that accurately predicts how many more years women will have to wait for equal pay.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'gender gap' was actually coined during a game of tech Monopoly? They just couldn't decide how much less the women should earn!.