NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Full News Archive

• Headline: Did New York and Virginia Overpay for Amazon?. Impact: The debate over Amazon's tax incentives led to a nationwide 'who can bribe the best' competition among states. This eventually resulted in a new Olympic event called 'Tax Credit Wrestling' – where states grapple over the most ridiculous incentives.. Fact: Amazon's founder, Jeff Bezos, started off selling books online. Now, he has more money than many small countries. Guess it pays to live in a 'post-literate' age!.
• Headline: Melania Trump Criticizes White House Aide. Impact: Melania's dismissal of an aide led to a dramatic increase in applications for 'jobs no one wants' in the White House. The positions became so undesirable that they were considered the new 'hot potato' of political appointments.. Fact: Serving in the White House has been likened to being in a high-stakes game of musical chairs, where everyone wants a seat but no one wants to be the last one standing!.
• Headline: Brexit Could Leave Wedding Bouquets Stuck at the Border. Impact: The floral fiasco sparked a revolution in DIY wedding planning, leading to an explosion of Pinterest boards dedicated to 'Homegrown Bouquets' and couples swapping plants like trading cards. Who knew love could be so... horticultural?. Fact: Flowers have been a symbol of love for centuries, but it’s ironic that a political decision could make them the hottest commodity at weddings. Talk about a thorny situation!.
• Headline: When Hospitals Merge to Save Money, Patients Often Pay More. Impact: The hospital mergers created a chain reaction that led to a rise in demand for alternative medicine, including goat yoga and crystal healing. Who needs affordable healthcare when you have a goat named 'Baa-rbara'?. Fact: Healthcare mergers have turned into the corporate equivalent of 'survivor'. Only the strongest survive, and patients are left wondering why their bill looks like a mortgage payment!.