JANUARY 4, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bitcoin's Rise Amid Global Uncertainty. Impact: The surge in Bitcoin interest inadvertently sparked a global movement of amateur cryptocurrency enthusiasts who believed they could predict market trends using astrology. This led to the rise of 'Astro-Crypto' experts who now dominate social media with star-sign trading tips.. Fact: Did you know that Bitcoin was created as a joke? Yeah, it’s like the internet's version of a 'just kidding' that turned into a multi-billion dollar industry. What a plot twist!.
• Headline: Trump's Trade Strategy Takes Shape. Impact: Lighthizer’s appointment not only led to tumultuous trade negotiations but also resulted in a secret society of trade negotiators who meet annually to argue whether burritos are the ultimate food for diplomacy. Spoiler alert: they are.. Fact: Did you know that trade negotiators often have more intense discussions than world leaders? Because who knew a disagreement over avocados could lead to a potential international crisis?.
• Headline: Anchor Becomes the News as Megyn Kelly Leaves Fox News for NBC. Impact: Megyn Kelly’s move to NBC ignited an unprecedented arms race in the daytime talk show landscape, causing a wave of celebrity gossip debates that eventually led to the creation of a new genre of television: 'Gossip Wars.' The ratings? Off the charts.. Fact: Did you know that Megyn Kelly once went to law school? It’s almost like she prepared for a career in a profession where arguing is a key skill—but then chose TV instead. Classic plot twist!.
• Headline: She Faced Cuomo and Got Clemency. He Got ‘a Sense of Her Soul.’. Impact: Judith Clark’s clemency led to a surprising trend of public figures seeking redemption narratives, causing a spike in memoirs titled 'I Wasn’t Always a Criminal, I Was Just Misunderstood.' This trend ultimately resulted in the rise of the 'Redemption Industry' in publishing.. Fact: Did you know that the Brink's robbery was one of the most notorious heists in U.S. history? It's like the 'Ocean's Eleven' of the 1980s, but with less charm and more actual consequences..