NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Full News Archive

• Headline: Snapchat's Strategy Shift to Compete. Impact: If Snap manages to emulate Facebook, we might be living in a world where people communicate solely through filters and dog ears, leading to a dystopian society where no one knows how to have a real conversation.. Fact: Did you know that Snapchat originally launched with a feature that allowed users to send photos that disappeared? Because nothing says 'trust me' like a self-destructing message!.
• Headline: Tax Bill Thrown Into Uncertainty as First G.O.P. Senator Comes Out Against It. Impact: Senator Johnson's opposition to the tax bill might trigger a series of events leading to a political game of 'hot potato' with tax reform, ultimately resulting in a new national pastime: watching politicians dodge responsibility.. Fact: Did you know that Congress has been trying to overhaul the tax code since before the invention of the wheel? Okay, maybe not that long, but you get the point..
• Headline: Under Trump, Banking Watchdog Trades Its Bite for a Tamer Stance. Impact: The banking watchdog's tamer stance could pave the way for a future where banks are free to run wild, potentially leading to a financial circus where the clowns are the ones holding your mortgage.. Fact: Did you know that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency was founded in 1863? Clearly, it took them over a century to figure out how to be nice to banks!.