AUGUST 18, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Media Ethics in the Wake of Tragedy. Impact: This event led to social media platforms tightening their policies, which in turn resulted in an unexpected surge in cat videos—because if you can't handle the truth, you might as well watch fluffy kittens.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'fake news' was so overused after this incident that it eventually became a meme? Ah, the power of the internet!.
• Headline: Benchmark's Dispute with Uber's Kalanick. Impact: Benchmark's public feud with Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick sparked a series of investor brawls across Silicon Valley, leading to the now-common practice of boardroom wrestling matches. Soon, all investor meetings required a referee.. Fact: Did you know that Uber's app almost had a feature that allowed investors to 'rate' their CEOs? Spoiler: It never made it past beta testing..
• Headline: Executives Defend Trump Amid Controversy. Impact: Executives sticking with Trump led to an unexpected increase in corporate jargon, and now buzzwords like 'synergy' and 'disruption' are actually used in political debates. No wonder we’re confused.. Fact: Did you know that one of the executives involved was later seen at a ‘Make America Great Again’ rally wearing a suit made entirely of dollar bills? Fashion is subjective, right?.
• Headline: Shell of Old G.M. Surfaces in Court Fight Over Ignition Flaw. Impact: The courtroom drama became a cautionary tale, leading to a 'General Motors Day' where people were encouraged to drive older cars to celebrate the quirky charm of vintage ignition flaws—who doesn't love a little excitement on the road?. Fact: Did you know that the ignition flaw problem was so bad that it inspired a new reality TV series called 'Faulty Cars: The Real Driving Experience'? Spoiler: It was a total wreck..
• Headline: ‘Antifa’ Grows as Left-Wing Faction Set to, Literally, Fight the Far Right. Impact: This increase in Antifa activity inadvertently led to a rise in tactical clothing sales, with hipsters everywhere suddenly realizing that combat boots and black hoodies were the new fashion statement. Who knew activism could be so stylish?. Fact: Did you know that 'Antifa' is short for 'anti-fascist'? It’s not a secret society; it's just a bunch of people who hate fascism enough to form a group… and wear matching outfits..