NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Global Strategies Against ISIS Explained. Impact: Had the world successfully smashed ISIS in a timely manner, perhaps we wouldn't have had the delightful phenomenon of 'influencers' using their platform for political commentary instead of just showing off their avocado toast. Thanks, global powers!. Fact: Did you know that the word 'smash' is often used more in video game parlance than in geopolitical discussions? Just saying..
• Headline: France's Uncertainty After Paris Raid. Impact: If the raid had confirmed the death of the suspect, it could have triggered a global wave of overconfidence, leading to a series of poorly planned military operations that might have made even the Avengers blush.. Fact: In the world of law enforcement, 'not sure' is often the same as 'oops, guess we’ll never know!'.
• Headline: Understanding the Rise of ISIS. Impact: It's amazing how a few missed keys in a world superpower's foreign policy can lead to a chain reaction that results in a new generation of conspiracy theorists who think they know better than the experts.. Fact: Fact: Every time someone mentions 'strands of blame,' a conspiracy theorist gets their wings. Or at least a new YouTube channel..
• Headline: How Amazon’s Long Game Yielded a Retail Juggernaut. Impact: Jeff Bezos's long game not only created an e-commerce empire but also led to the invention of online shopping carts that people can fill with regret at 3 AM. Thanks, capitalism!. Fact: Funny enough, Bezos initially wanted to sell only books. But then he realized he could sell everything—and the rest is history (and your credit card bill)..
• Headline: On Fake Instagram, a Chance to Be Real. Impact: The rise of 'finstagrams' might just be the first step toward the revolution against curated perfection, sparking a future where reality TV becomes obsolete because everyone is just being real on their own terms. Who needs producers?. Fact: Ironically, the most 'real' thing on social media is the number of filters people use to make their 'real' selves look better..