SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trump's Strategic Move on Iran's Nuclear Deal. Impact: If Trump had gone full demolition derby on the nuclear deal, who knows? Maybe world peace would have been traded for a sitcom about a rogue nation with pet missiles. Instead, we get a world where the phrase 'diplomatic leverage' is just as boring as it sounds.. Fact: Did you know that the last time someone tried to scrap a nuclear deal, they ended up with a lot of angry world leaders and a Netflix documentary? Ah, the irony!.
• Headline: Equifax Breach Sparks Oversight Debate. Impact: The Equifax breach was like that one friend who gets way too drunk at a party and spills all your secrets. Because of it, now every company has to be more careful, which means more compliance regulations and less fun at parties—thanks, Equifax!. Fact: Did you know that in the wake of the Equifax breach, many people suddenly became experts in credit scores? Who knew that disaster could lead to a nationwide crash course in financial literacy!.
• Headline: Aftermath of Hurricane Irma in St. Martin. Impact: Irma’s aftermath made survival a trending topic, leading to a renaissance of social media influencers pretending to be survivalists while secretly ordering takeout. Who knew a hurricane could spark a new genre of influencer content?. Fact: Did you know that St. Martin's recovery efforts turned into a real-life version of 'Survivor'? Only in this version, they didn’t get a million dollars if they outlasted the storm!.
• Headline: Google and Facebook Face Criticism for Ads Targeting Racist Sentiments. Impact: The backlash against Google and Facebook for their racist ad targeting was like a wake-up call—too bad it was more of a gentle nudge than a full-on alarm. Who knew that companies would have to consider ethics when cash was on the line? Oh wait, they don’t!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'targeted ads' used to mean something entirely different? Back in the day, it just referred to ads aimed at your wallet, not your morals!.