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HEADLINES ON June 14, 2016
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- Headline: Stock Struggles Prompt Microsoft-LinkedIn Sale. Impact: If Microsoft hadn't bought LinkedIn, we might still be using carrier pigeons for networking. Imagine the chaos of bird poop-covered resumes! Thanks, Microsoft, for saving us from that nightmare.. Fact: Did you know that LinkedIn's stock price might have been lower than your average high school GPA? Talk about a glow-up!.
- Headline: Omar Mateen: A Case of Lone Terrorism. Impact: Omar Mateen's actions sparked a nationwide conversation about gun control and mental health, leading to countless debates that often went in circles, like a hamster on a wheel. Good job, America.. Fact: Did you know the FBI has scrutinized more people than a reality show producer? Just because you’re paranoid doesn’t mean they aren’t after you!.
- Headline: Review: Petruchio Is a Woman, and Courtship Is a Beauty Pageant, in This ‘Taming of the Shrew’. Impact: By flipping the script on gender roles in 'Taming of the Shrew,' this production might just have opened the door for more gender-bending interpretations in theatre, leading to a future where Shakespeare's characters are more relatable than your average Tinder date.. Fact: Did you know that Shakespeare probably never imagined his work would one day feature women in roles traditionally played by men? Guess he didn’t get the memo on gender equality!.
- Headline: How China Won the Keys to Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Impact: Disney's willingness to appease the Communist Party in China may have set a precedent for future corporations, leading to a world where capitalism and communism play a bizarre game of tag – with Mickey Mouse as the referee.. Fact: Did you know that Disney’s magic often includes a side of political maneuvering? Who knew that Mickey had connections to the Communist Party? Talk about a small world!.
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NVIDIA - If you invested $1,000 in 2016, it would be worth $220,545 today (220.5x return)