JULY 15, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tig Notaro’s Journey in 'Tig' Documentary. Impact: Tig Notaro's documentary led to a revival of awkward humor, inspiring comedians everywhere to embrace their inner weirdness. Who knew that a little discomfort could spark a comedy revolution? Now everyone is trying to find the funny in their own personal tragedies!. Fact: Fun fact: Tig Notaro performed her set about her cancer diagnosis just days after her diagnosis, and it was so powerful that it changed the way many people viewed stand-up comedy. Talk about turning lemons into laughs!.
• Headline: Greece, Its Back to the Wall, Adopts Austerity Steps. Impact: Greece's austerity measures turned their economy into a cautionary tale for future generations. The ripple effect? Politicians everywhere now know that 'cutting back' is a surefire way to anger citizens while still winning a few votes.. Fact: Did you know that the austerity measures in Greece led to widespread protests? Who would've thought that taking away people's money would be unpopular? Shocking, really..
• Headline: Janet Yellen Warns Congress Against Adding to Fed’s Oversight. Impact: Janet Yellen's warning about Fed oversight became the classic case of 'if you don't like the heat, stay out of the kitchen.' Fast forward to today, and it’s a reminder that the economy is like a game of Jenga—one wrong move and it all comes crashing down.. Fact: Fun fact: Janet Yellen was the first woman to serve as the Chair of the Federal Reserve. And in case you're wondering, no, that doesn't mean she's the one who decides if you get a loan for that new car..