DECEMBER 10, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Matthew Moneypenny's Creative Influence in Fashion. Impact: Matthew Moneypenny's quest for beauty sparked a global obsession with aesthetics, leading to the rise of Instagram influencers who now have more power than actual world leaders. Who knew looking good could be a full-time job?. Fact: Did you know that the fashion industry is responsible for about 10% of global carbon emissions? So much for making the world prettier!.
• Headline: Trump's Controversial Muslim Ban Reaction. Impact: Trump's Middle Eastern faux pas not only tarnished his brand in the region but also set off a chain reaction of comedians worldwide finding his blunders to be an endless source of material. Thanks for the laughs, Donald!. Fact: Did you know that the Middle East once had a flourishing culture of hospitality? Now it just has a thriving culture of memes about Trump's travel ban!.
• Headline: Fiat Chrysler Fined for Claim Underreporting. Impact: Fiat Chrysler’s underreporting scandal not only cost them $70 million but also triggered a global awareness about car safety, leading to an uptick in consumers asking, 'Wait, are my brakes supposed to work?'. Fact: Did you know that Fiat Chrysler once had a slogan 'Drive the change'? Ironically, they should have focused on 'Don’t drive to the dealer with a death trap.'.
• Headline: Walmart Prepares to Enter Mobile Payments Business. Impact: Walmart's entry into mobile payments marked the moment when your groceries could now be bought with the same app that tracks your shopping habits. Soon, they’ll be suggesting you buy more cereal when you’re sad. Thanks, algorithm!. Fact: Did you know that Walmart's mobile payment system is so advanced that it can detect your mood? Just kidding, but it might as well be!.
• Headline: Pentagon Seeks to Knit Foreign Bases Into ISIS-Foiling Network. Impact: The Pentagon's strategy to knit foreign bases into a network against ISIS not only aimed to combat terrorism but also inspired a series of action movies about elite forces saving the day, leading to an entire generation believing they could be action heroes.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'knit together' is usually reserved for cozy hobbies, not military strategy? One can only hope the soldiers aren't wearing matching sweaters..