FEBRUARY 19, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Amazon Changes Course in Film Production. Impact: Amazon's pivot to 'sexy date-night movies' ignited a cinematic revolution that led to the ultimate creation of the romantic comedy genre as we know it today. Who knew that two awkward teenagers could change the fate of the film industry with just one bad date?. Fact: Did you know that Amazon once considered producing a documentary on the history of the stapler? Yeah, they really know how to pick winners..
• Headline: States Challenge Trump's Border Wall Emergency Powers. Impact: The coalition of states suing Trump over his emergency powers set a precedent that led to future presidents being unable to use 'emergency' as a go-to excuse for questionable funding decisions—until someone figures out how to redefine 'emergency' to mean 'anything I want'.. Fact: Did you know that the only wall that has ever been built without controversy is the one around my personal life? It’s impenetrable..
• Headline: Lives Collide: A Deadly Queens Robbery. Impact: The tragic death of Detective Simonsen not only sparked discussions about police protocols but also ignited a series of events that led to the 'Friendly Fire Awareness Month' initiative—because nothing says 'we care' like a month-long campaign.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'friendly fire' is a misnomer? It’s really quite unfriendly if you ask the person on the receiving end..
• Headline: YouTube Unleashed a Conspiracy Theory Boom. Can It Be Contained?. Impact: YouTube's conspiracy theory boom spawned a generation of amateur sleuths who now believe they can solve world mysteries from their parents' basements. This has led to the birth of the next great detective series: 'The Basement Chronicles'.. Fact: Did you know that YouTube originally started as a dating site? Imagine swiping right on a conspiracy theory instead of a date!.
• Headline: As McKinsey Sells Advice, Its Hedge Fund May Have a Stake in the Outcome. Impact: McKinsey's secretive investment arm created a ripple effect in the consulting world where firms began investing in their own advice, leading to the creation of a new consulting service: 'How to Make Your Own Bad Decisions Profitable'.. Fact: Did you know that McKinsey’s advice is so prestigious that even fortune cookies are considering hiring them for consulting on their fortunes?.