DECEMBER 18, 2015

Full News Archive

• Headline: Shkreli's Hedge Fund Fraud Indictment. Impact: Shkreli's indictment set off a chain reaction where hedge fund managers began dressing up like him for Halloween, thinking it would make them seem more edgy. Spoiler: it didn't.. Fact: Did you know that Martin Shkreli once raised the price of a life-saving drug by over 5000%? Because apparently, greed is a sport now..
• Headline: Shkreli's Arrest and Drug Pricing Impact. Impact: In a twist of fate, Shkreli's arrest allowed pharmaceutical companies to collectively breathe a sigh of relief, thinking they could now price gouge with a little more discretion. Who knew crime could be a shield?. Fact: Fun fact: Shkreli's arrest led to a surge in sales for t-shirts that read 'I’m not Martin Shkreli, but I do like overpriced things!'.
• Headline: Sanders Campaign Data Controversy. Impact: The data breach controversy ignited a thousand memes and solidified online trolls as the true political analysts of our time. Who needs actual journalists when you have keyboard warriors?. Fact: Did you know that the data breach was so significant, it caused more drama than a reality TV show? Because nothing says 'politics' like a good old-fashioned data scandal..
• Headline: After Years of War in Syria, U.N. Passes Resolution on Talks. Impact: The U.N.'s resolution sparked a global game of 'pass the buck,' where countries took turns suggesting solutions while doing absolutely nothing. Spoiler alert: it didn't work.. Fact: Did you know that the U.N. has been trying for years to mediate peace in Syria? Turns out, talking is much harder than fighting..
• Headline: In New York, the Fireplace Flickers. Impact: Banning new wood-burning fireplaces inadvertently led to an underground market for antique fireplaces, where hipsters paid with artisanal bread and organic kale. Ah, the irony.. Fact: New York City’s ban on new fireplaces means that if you’re still using one, you might just be a rebel with a cause—or a serious fire hazard. Choose wisely!.