APRIL 15, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Private Security Firms. Impact: Blackwater’s evolution from a small security firm to a global powerhouse meant that every time someone ordered a pizza in a war zone, a Blackwater agent was likely the one delivering it. Who knew? Pizza diplomacy could have been a thing!. Fact: Did you know that 'Blackwater' is just code for 'we don’t want to admit we’re mercenaries'?.
• Headline: Wedding Chaos on Broadway: A Review. Impact: This wedding musical's resurgence led to an unexpected boom in the wedding planning industry, proving that if there's one thing people love, it's watching other people’s love lives implode for entertainment.. Fact: Fun fact: Tyne Daly has been in more weddings than most married people—on stage, of course!.
• Headline: Demythologizing Kurt Cobain's Legacy. Impact: As Brett Morgen demythologizes Cobain, he inadvertently sets off a chain reaction that leads to an increase in flannel shirt sales and the rise of 'sad boy' music, ultimately influencing every emo band in the 2000s.. Fact: Did you know that Kurt Cobain once claimed he hated the fame he achieved, but was totally okay with the royalties from 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' that funded his coffee addiction?.
• Headline: Europe Challenges Google, Seeing Violations of Its Antitrust Law. Impact: Europe's antitrust challenge against Google triggered a series of events leading to the creation of a new 'Google-free' internet, where people actually have to look for information rather than waiting for the almighty search engine to serve it on a silver platter.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more frustrating than Google's search algorithm is waiting for your package to arrive after ordering it online..
• Headline: Tensions Flare Between Iraq and Saudi Arabia in U.S. Coalition. Impact: The heated exchange between Iraq and Saudi Arabia was so intense that it could have inspired a new reality show, 'Keeping Up with the Coalition,' showcasing the drama and tension on the global stage.. Fact: Did you know that the U.S. administration once tried to mediate this tension by suggesting a group hug? Spoiler: it didn’t go well..