JULY 4, 2017

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• Headline: Luxury Cars Struggle with Market Demand. Impact: The luxury car market's inability to attract buyers set off a chain reaction that led to the rise of electric scooters. Who needs a BMW when you can zoom around on a tiny, battery-operated contraption wearing a helmet that screams 'I give up'?. Fact: Did you know that luxury cars are basically like the adult version of toys? The more options they offer, the more confused you get about what you actually want. Thanks, but I’ll stick to my rusty bicycle..
• Headline: London's Cab Wars: Cabs vs. Uber. Impact: The battle between black cabs and Uber not only transformed London’s streets but also inspired a new reality TV series called 'Cabbie Wars: The Real Housewives of the Roundabout.' Dramatic, isn’t it?. Fact: Did you know that black cabs can turn 360 degrees in their own length? Kind of like how politicians turn their promises based on public opinion. What a skill!.
• Headline: Confidence Boomed After the Election. The Economy Hasn’t.. Impact: The post-election confidence bubble burst and revealed the economy's true colors, leading to a national pastime of 'Optimism vs. Reality'—the game where nobody wins, and everyone feels sad.. Fact: Did you know that economists can predict the past with astonishing accuracy? It’s like they have a crystal ball that only shows them what already happened. Impressive, right?.
• Headline: Worldpay Group, a British Payments Processor, Fields Two Possible Takeover Bids. Impact: Worldpay's takeover drama caused a ripple effect that resulted in a sudden surge in people creating payment apps in their parents' basements. Because if a giant company can, why not a 12-year-old with a laptop?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more confusing than payment processing is trying to explain to your grandparents how to use their smartphones. Good luck with that!.