DECEMBER 22, 2016

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• Headline: Odebrecht's Scandalous Global Bribery Scheme. Impact: The Odebrecht scandal sparked a global domino effect where countries started to audit their own officials, leading to an unexpected spike in the sales of ‘How to Bribe 101’ manuals in various languages.. Fact: Fun fact: Odebrecht could probably win the award for 'Most Likely to Bring Down a Government' at this point. It’s like Monopoly, but with real money and a lot less fun..
• Headline: Trump Links Berlin Attack to Muslim Ban. Impact: Trump's comments on the Berlin attack not only solidified his base but also inspired a slew of conspiracy theorists to create a new genre of memes blending politics and tragic events. Welcome to the new age of internet absurdity!. Fact: Did you know that suggesting policies based on tragic events is a great way to ensure your popularity among certain groups? Just ask any demagogue!.
• Headline: Berlin Attack Sets Off Hunt for a Tunisian in Germany. Impact: The hunt for Anis Amri led to a tightening of security measures across Europe, which inadvertently resulted in tourists being subjected to more rigorous bag checks than the TSA. Who knew traveling would become a form of public shaming?. Fact: Here’s a fun fact: Being labeled a ‘security threat’ doesn’t automatically come with a complimentary ‘Get Out of Jail Free’ card, despite what some might believe..