SEPTEMBER 14, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S.-Iran Relations: Conflict and Cooperation. Impact: This tense tango between the U.S. and Iran set off a series of geopolitical events that eventually led to a reality show called 'Survivor: Middle East Edition', where countries compete for the last slice of pizza in a peace treaty.. Fact: Did you know that if you combine two stubborn countries, you get a recipe for decades of diplomatic awkwardness and a lot of memes?.
• Headline: Baidu and CloudFlare's Unique Partnership. Impact: This partnership sparked a massive surge in internet savvy among Chinese citizens, leading to the invention of the world's first virtual reality escape room themed around getting past internet censorship. Spoiler: No one ever escapes.. Fact: Fun fact: The Great Firewall of China is so robust it could probably hold off a zombie apocalypse—unless the zombies are using VPNs..
• Headline: Pitfalls for the Unwary Borrower Out on the Frontiers of Banking. Impact: These predatory loans triggered a nationwide 'Don't Get Hooked' campaign, leading to a bizarre trend of people adopting fish-themed financial advisors who specialize in avoiding 'shark' loans.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'underwater mortgage' doesn't actually involve swimming? But it sure feels like you're drowning!.
• Headline: Intelligence Start-Up Goes Behind Enemy Lines to Get Ahead of Hackers. Impact: This move not only positioned ISight Partners as cyber-warriors but also inadvertently launched a new genre of action movies where hackers are the heroes and analysts are just really anxious sidekicks.. Fact: Isn't it great that we live in a world where hackers are like ninjas—except instead of throwing stars, they throw malware? Watch out!.