JUNE 26, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jeb Hensarling Defeats Ex-Im Bank Renewal. Impact: Jeb's temporary victory led to a surge in bank failures as thousands of small businesses tried to figure out how to finance their dreams without a lifeline. The chaos ultimately birthed a new black market for loans involving cats as collateral.. Fact: Did you know that the Ex-Im Bank was once described as a 'federal cash cow'? Too bad it didn't come with a milking machine..
• Headline: New Housing Next to Public Developments. Impact: The next decade saw a hipster renaissance where public housing became the latest trend, leading to the birth of the 'affordable chic' movement—think artisan coffee shops where you can rent a studio apartment for a mere $4,000 a month.. Fact: Fun fact: Developers often claim to be 'repurposing' land, which is really just a fancy way of saying they’re cashing in on gentrification!.
• Headline: Terrorist Attacks in France, Tunisia and Kuwait Kill Dozens. Impact: These tragic events sparked a global debate on terrorism that led to increased security measures, which ultimately resulted in airports becoming the world's most efficient waiting rooms, equipped with overpriced snacks and questionable seating.. Fact: It's been said that every time a terrorist attack occurs, an airport lounge gets its wings. Just kidding—it's actually just more security lines..