JULY 19, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: HNA Group's Family Business Network Uncovered. Impact: Little did we know that a family-run business model like HNA Group would inspire future generations of companies to prioritize nepotism over meritocracy. Fast forward to 2040, and we're living in a world where 'family ties' means more than just Thanksgiving dinner.. Fact: In China, the term 'guanxi' refers to the networks of relationships among various parties that cooperate together and support one another, basically making sure your uncle gets the good job instead of that overqualified stranger..
• Headline: Hansa Market Bans Fentanyl Sales. Impact: By banning fentanyl on Hansa Market, it turned into a 'market of good intentions.' This led to a surge in the underground economy, where buyers simply shifted to buying their drugs from the neighbor's garage instead. Bravo for the unintended consequences!. Fact: Fentanyl is so powerful that it’s often referred to as 'the silent killer,' making it a less-than-ideal guest at parties. But hey, at least now you can argue about free market ideology while debating your next risky purchase!.
• Headline: Power Struggle in Saudi Arabia's Royal Family. Impact: The palace coup that put Mohammed bin Salman in power set off a chain reaction of intrigue, ensuring that the Middle East remained in a state of constant drama. Future historians will be baffled as they try to untangle who actually has the power—spoiler: it’s always the guy in the palace.. Fact: Saudi Arabia has a long history of royal family drama that could rival any soap opera. Who knew that a country with so many princes could have so few crowns?.
• Headline: Amanda Lepore, Transgender Club Diva, Tells All About Her Plastic Surgery. Impact: Amanda Lepore's tell-all memoir not only solidified her status as a cultural icon but also paved the way for future influencers to think that their lives are just as fascinating. Now everyone thinks their Instagram feed is worthy of a coffee table book.. Fact: Amanda Lepore is often called a living doll, but if you peek into her life, you’ll see that it’s not all glitter and glam—there’s a lot of hard work behind those rhinestones. Who knew looking fabulous was a full-time job?.
• Headline: In Juries, Lawyers Now Favor the Uninformed. Impact: The preference for uninformed jurors in trials like Martin Shkreli's has paved the way for a new judicial philosophy: Ignorance is bliss. This trend eventually gave rise to a new court system where judges use emoji reactions to determine verdicts.. Fact: You'd think knowing something about a case would be a prerequisite for serving on a jury, but maybe the judicial system just wants to keep things on the down-low—like a secret club where everyone agrees to not ask questions..