SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Twitter's Congressional Hearing on Russian Influence. Impact: This little Congressional pow-wow with Twitter was like a butterfly flapping its wings in a hurricane of misinformation. Who knew that a few tweets could lead to the rise of conspiracy theories, meme culture, and your Aunt Karen's obsession with Facebook groups? Thanks, Russia!. Fact: Did you know that Twitter was almost called 'twttr'? If only they had stuck with that, maybe we'd all be tweeting in a more confusing way today..
• Headline: The Yeti Cooler Phenomenon. Impact: The $300 cooler is the unsung hero of American unity. Who knew that fancy ice boxes would lead to barbecues where people from different backgrounds could bond over overpriced drinks? Next stop: world peace through cooler technology!. Fact: Did you know that in the world of coolers, $300 is basically the equivalent of a luxury car? Because who needs a functioning vehicle when you can have ice-cold beverages?.
• Headline: IBM's Workforce Shift to India. Impact: IBM's workforce shuffle to India is like a corporate game of musical chairs, where the music stops and the U.S. is left standing awkwardly. This event sparked a global trend of outsourcing that led to millions of 'your call is being forwarded' responses. Thanks, IBM!. Fact: Fun fact: IBM originally stood for 'International Business Machines.' Now it might as well mean 'Investing Billions in Mumbai.'.
• Headline: With Tax Cuts on the Table, Once-Mighty Deficit Hawks Hardly Chirp. Impact: The tax cut plan was like unleashing a horde of sugar-crazed toddlers in a candy store. The deficit hawks were silenced, paving the way for a new era where budget concerns are as real as unicorns. Who knew fiscal responsibility could go out of style?. Fact: Did you know that deficit hawks used to be a thing? Now they’ve been replaced by deficit doves who just want to chill and watch the economy go off the rails..
• Headline: Facebook’s Ad-Targeting Problem, Captured in a Literal Shade of Gray. Impact: Facebook's ad-targeting issues turned out to be the spark that ignited a million think pieces about privacy. Every time someone gets targeted for 'confederate memorabilia,' it sends shockwaves through the digital marketing world that reverberate into our online shopping habits forever.. Fact: Did you know that Facebook's ad-targeting is so precise, it can predict your next purchase before you even know you want it? Creepy, right? It's like having a psychic friend who only wants to sell you stuff..