MARCH 12, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Putin and Merkel: A Complex Power Struggle. Impact: If Putin and Merkel had decided to form a buddy cop duo instead of a rivalry, we might have avoided the entire Cold War 2.0. Instead, we got a Netflix series no one asked for, starring two world leaders in a never-ending game of geopolitical chess.. Fact: Did you know that Merkel is a trained physicist? Maybe she should have applied her science skills to figuring out how to manage a power-hungry ex-KGB agent instead..
• Headline: Russian Espionage Collaborates with Cybercriminal Hacking. Impact: This event sparked a new trend in the criminal underworld: hackers deciding they need a side gig as spies. Who knew cybercrime was just a gateway to espionage? Next thing you know, they’ll be offering loyalty cards.. Fact: Did you know that in Russia, hacking has become so mainstream that they hold annual 'Hackers’ Olympics'? Gold medals are awarded for the most creative breaches, while silver goes to those who still use '123456' as a password..
• Headline: 2 of a Farmer’s 3 Children Overdosed. What of the Third — and the Land?. Impact: The opioid crisis on farms may lead to a new reality where farmers become the new superheroes, fighting addiction while cultivating crops. 'Super Farmer: The Unlikely Hero' could be the next big blockbuster.. Fact: Opioid addiction in rural America is so severe that some farmers are now considering applying for a 'Crop Insurance for Emotional Support' policy. Because who wouldn't want to cuddle with a tractor?.