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- Headline: Deutsche Bank's Upcoming $200 Million Settlement. Impact: The $200 million settlement led to an influx of compliance officers in banks worldwide, ultimately spawning a new sub-genre of reality TV: 'Keeping Up with Compliance Officers'. Expect spinoffs.. Fact: Did you know that Deutsche Bank's penalties have become so frequent that they should consider getting a frequent flyer card at the courthouse?.
- Headline: Royals Pitcher Faces Tragic Family Loss. Impact: The awkward notification of Edinson Volquez's father's death sparked a global initiative for better communication practices, leading to the creation of the 'Death Notification Etiquette' course, now mandatory in many HR departments.. Fact: Did you know that dealing with death notifications is so uncomfortable that it’s often jokingly referred to as the 'ultimate icebreaker'?.