NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Full News Archive

• Headline: FTX and the Effective Altruism Setback. Impact: The collapse of FTX not only sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency world but also inspired a new breed of philanthropists who considered investing in 'ethical hedge funds'—which turned out to be just a fancy way of buying a yacht for tax purposes.. Fact: Did you know that 'effective altruism' is basically philanthropy for people who don't want to just hand out cash but still want to feel superior about their charitable choices? It’s like ‘give a man a fish’ but with more spreadsheets..
• Headline: Trump's I.R.S. Investigations Revealed. Impact: Trump's desire for IRS investigations of his foes led to a dramatic increase in the popularity of tax evasion strategies among political rivals, creating an underground economy of 'how to hide your money from the IRS while still looking like a good citizen' workshops.. Fact: Did you know that the IRS once audited a fortune cookie factory? Turns out, they were hiding more than just bad fortunes!.
• Headline: ‘The Old Man & the Pool’ Review: Wading Into Mike Birbiglia’s Comfort Zone. Impact: Mike Birbiglia's Broadway show was so relatable that it inspired a wave of people to confront their own discomforts, leading to a national trend of 'emotional wading pools' where folks gather to share their awkward stories in a safe space.. Fact: Did you know that Mike Birbiglia’s comfort zone is just a well-furnished couch with a lifetime supply of snacks? It’s like a therapy session but way more entertaining!.
• Headline: Replacing Legends on the College Basketball Court. Impact: The changing of the guard in college basketball coaching could lead to a renaissance of innovative strategies or, more likely, a resurgence of the same boring plays recycled with different players—because who needs creativity when you have tradition?. Fact: Did you know that if you rearrange the letters in 'Duke' you get 'Duke'? Yeah, that’s how original some of these coaching strategies can be!.