AUGUST 22, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Home Care Pay Rules Reinstated by Court. Impact: If home care workers had been paid properly from the start, perhaps we'd have a world where robots aren't taking care of our elderly, but instead, we’re all just living in a perfectly organized utopia. But hey, who needs that when you can save a buck? It’s only the elderly we're talking about!. Fact: The average home care worker makes less than a barista at your local coffee shop. So, next time you sip your overpriced latte, just remember who’s really keeping the country running!.
• Headline: Biden's Campaign Strategy Amid Clinton's Challenges. Impact: Biden reaching out to potential donors could create a ripple effect that leads to a political renaissance, or it could just be another grand effort that leads to a lot of awkward brunches where everyone pretends to care about politics. Either way, it’s bound to be entertaining.. Fact: Did you know that over half of all presidential campaigns are just rich people trying to convince other rich people to give them money? It's like a really expensive game of Monopoly..
• Headline: The Legacy of Helen Gurley Brown. Impact: The battle over Gurley Brown's legacy could lead to a resurgence in magazine culture, which means more people may start reading instead of scrolling mindlessly. Or, it could just turn into a reality show about who gets to keep the apartment. Stay tuned!. Fact: Helen Gurley Brown once said, 'Sex is like air; it's not important unless you aren't getting any.' Guess she was just trying to keep the conversation lively in a world of stale dating advice!.
• Headline: Fading Economy and Graft Crackdown Rattle China’s Leaders. Impact: China’s struggle with graft could lead to a sweeping reform that changes the face of international politics. Or, it could just mean more meetings where they pretend to care while sipping tea. It’s a real nail-biter!. Fact: Corruption in politics is like air pollution; you know it’s there, but nobody wants to acknowledge it until it gets really bad. And then, well, it’s too late..