NOVEMBER 13, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impeachment Lessons from Clinton to Trump. Impact: The impeachment saga sparked a never-ending cycle of political drama in the U.S., leading to future presidents thinking that 'high crimes and misdemeanors' is just a suggestion. Thanks, Bill and Trump, for giving us a reality show that never ends.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'impeachment' literally translates to 'I can't believe this is happening' in the language of political analysts?.
• Headline: New York's Minimum Wage Experiment. Impact: The push for higher minimum wages kicked off a chain reaction where businesses suddenly had to reconsider their 'pay people as little as possible' strategy, leading to a surprising rise in customer satisfaction. Who knew happy employees made better lattes?. Fact: Did you know that the minimum wage was initially set to help people earn enough to survive? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Subzero Interest Rates Are Luring Insurers to Risk. Impact: Subzero interest rates led insurers to reach for riskier investments, which is like watching your grandmother play poker with a bunch of teenagers—hilarity and chaos ensue. Who knew that insurance companies could have a wild side?. Fact: Did you know that insurance companies are the only entities that can make you feel anxious about securing your future while simultaneously betting against it?.
• Headline: Would 19 Hours and 16 Minutes in the Air Make Me Crazy?. Impact: The longest commercial flight ever turned into a test of human endurance, where passengers had to contemplate whether to embrace the madness of being cramped with strangers or just give in and start a book club in the sky. Thanks, Qantas, for redefining 'flying the friendly skies.'. Fact: Did you know that the cabin crew were actually just undercover therapists on that flight? They needed to help people cope with their existential crises at 30,000 feet!.