OCTOBER 10, 2012

Full News Archive

• Headline: Innovative Health Care Emerges Post-St. Vincent's. Impact: The closure of St. Vincent’s sparked a revolution in urban healthcare, eventually leading to the rise of telemedicine. Today, your doctor might be a cat video on YouTube or a chatbot that knows nothing about you but is very concerned about your well-being.. Fact: Despite the rise of new healthcare models, people still can’t seem to figure out how to get a simple appointment without feeling like they’re part of a scavenger hunt..
• Headline: Brooding Siblings in Nowheresville. Impact: The play’s exploration of familial discontent set off a chain reaction of sibling rivalry that would eventually inspire reality TV shows where families fight over who gets the last slice of pizza.. Fact: Daisy Foote’s works are so relatable that they’ve been known to cause spontaneous family reunions, often resulting in awkward silences and a lot of passive-aggressive comments..
• Headline: U.S. Military Is Sent to Jordan to Help With Crisis in Syria. Impact: This military intervention became a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy, eventually leading to debates on military actions that could fill a library with conflicting opinions and one awkward Thanksgiving dinner.. Fact: In a perfect world, sending troops would solve problems, but in reality, it just leads to more meetings about meetings..
• Headline: As Romney Repeats Trade Message, Bain Maintains China Ties. Impact: Romney's double-talk about trade eventually led to the public's growing skepticism about politicians and corporations, paving the way for memes that cleverly juxtapose their promises with reality—because who doesn’t love a good meme?. Fact: Bain Capital’s motto seems to be 'Make money, not friends,' which explains why they always have a seat at the table but never share their snacks..