SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Full News Archive

• Headline: Corporate Funding vs. Patient Advocacy Dilemma. Impact: The uproar over drug prices led to a secret society of pharmacists who now meet in underground lairs to discuss how to keep prices high while pretending to care about patient advocacy. This society is rumored to have influenced the rise of modern-day superheroes who fight for fair pricing—just without the spandex.. Fact: Did you know that the average cost of a prescription drug in the U.S. is more than the GDP of some small countries? Just kidding, but it feels that way sometimes!.
• Headline: Remembering Shimon Peres: A Legacy of Peace. Impact: Shimon Peres's death marked the end of an era that sent shockwaves through the Middle East. His efforts for peace were like a drop of water in a desert—refreshing but quickly evaporated, proving that sometimes the butterfly just flies right into a wind turbine.. Fact: Did you know that Shimon Peres was once a Nobel Peace Prize winner? It’s a tragic irony that sometimes the most enduring legacies are the hardest to maintain..
• Headline: Wells Fargo Claws Back CEO Pay Over Scandal. Impact: Wells Fargo clawing back $41 million from its CEO sent ripples through corporate America, inspiring a new trend where CEOs now try to outrun scandals instead of addressing them. This has led to an uptick in CEOs running marathons—at least they’re getting some exercise!. Fact: Did you know that Wells Fargo once opened millions of fake accounts in customers' names? Turns out they were just trying to create a second bank—who needs just one, right?.
• Headline: Defending Against Hackers Took a Back Seat at Yahoo, Insiders Say. Impact: Yahoo’s neglect of hacker defenses ignited a chain reaction that turned internet security into a game of whack-a-mole, where every time you fix one hole, three more pop up. This has led to a thriving market for cybersecurity experts, who now charge more than therapists. Maybe it's because they both deal with breaches.. Fact: Did you know that the Yahoo breach affected 500 million users? That's like a small country suddenly losing all its secrets to a bunch of teenagers with laptops. Oops!.
• Headline: Elvis Costello’s New York Soul. Impact: Elvis Costello’s return to New York is destined to inspire a new wave of musicians who will think they can just waltz back into the music scene. Spoiler: Most will end up performing in their mom's basement.. Fact: Did you know that Elvis Costello's real name is Declan Patrick MacManus? Talk about a name that sounds like a rock star meets a British gentleman!.