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$30 Million In Cash Stolen From L.A. Money Storage Facility
On the night of Easter Sunday, burglars entered the vault of a facility in San Fernando Valley where cash for businesses across the region is stored, bypassing the alarms and making off with an estimated $30 million in cash. What do you think?Read more...
This Week's Most Viral News: April 5, 2024
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MTA Demands $750,000 In Tolls From NYC Marathon Bridge Crossing
The MTA has demanded $750,000 a year from the organization that runs the New York City Marathon to make up for lost toll revenue from the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which is closed for runners on the day of the race. What do you think?Read more...
Study Finds Majority Of Americans Could Jump Parking Meter If Bum Knee Weren’t Acting Up
WASHINGTON-Shedding new light on the nation's astonishing athletic abilities, the Pew Research Center released a new study Friday finding that the majority of Americans could jump the parking meter if their bum knees weren't acting up. According to our research, an astonishing 76% of Americans could clear that meter...Read more...
Pregnant Sex Ed Teacher Must Really Know Her Stuff
GLENCOE, IL-Noting that she must be some kind of genius to get such amazing results, students told reporters Friday that their pregnant sex ed teacher must really know her stuff. I'm not saying our other sex ed teachers weren't good, but Mrs. Collins is clearly in a league of her own to be six months pregnant," said...Read more...
Terrifying Shadow Cast Across Hall As Roommate’s Hookup Lumbers Toward Bathroom
COLUMBIA, MO-A darkness falling upon the corridor as they sat on the couch enjoying a movie, residents of a local three-bedroom apartment reportedly cowered in terror Friday as a roommate's hookup lumbered toward the bathroom. According to sources, a monstrous groan was heard from behind a closed bedroom door,...Read more...
Sotheby’s Announces Auction Of Napkin On Which Jeffrey Epstein Jotted Down Idea For Pedophilia
NEW YORK-Calling it an unprecedented window" into one of the world's most creative minds, Sotheby's announced Friday that it was auctioning off the napkin on which Jeffrey Epstein first jotted down the idea for pedophilia. In 1985, Jeffrey Epstein was sitting at a bar in Palm Beach and, in a stroke of pure genius,...Read more...
Biden: ‘Israel Has An Obligation Not To Harm My Reelection Chances’
WASHINGTON-Responding to fallout from the Israeli military's killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, President Biden made an address Thursday asserting that Israel had an obligation not to harm his reelection chances. Let me be clear: Israel is bound by international law not to engage in any...Read more...
$5 Umbrella Doing The Best It Can, All Right?
NEW YORK-Shaking violently under the barrage of an afternoon downpour, a $5 umbrella purchased at 49th Deli Grocery confirmed Thursday that it was doing the best it could, all right? Look, I'm sorry-I wish I were made out of more durable material, too, but I'm trying here, okay?" said the visibly rattled umbrella,...Read more...
AT&T’s Data Breach By The Numbers
AT&T confirmed hackers had posted data from 73 million current and former customers to the dark web, making public names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and social security numbers. The Onion looks at the key facts and figures behind the historic breach of the telecommunications giant.Read more...
Things To Never Say To An RFK Jr. Voter
While environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is known for many things-including his anti-vaccine conspiracy theories, racist and antisemitic comments, and viral shirtless pushup routine-he has most recently made headlines for his 2024 presidential campaign. If you happen to know someone who is voting for RFK Jr....Read more...
Existential Researchers Teach Rat To Run Forever Through Exitless Maze
PARIS-In what has been hailed as a breakthrough in how one must confront the sheer nothingness that pervades all being, existential researchers at the College international de philosophie announced Thursday that they had taught a rat to run forever through an exitless maze. Our team has successfully ascertained...Read more...
European Enjoys City Centre
STUTTGART, GERMANY-Remarking upon the plaza's historic architecture and many cultural wonders, local European Klaus Becker told reporters Thursday that he enjoyed the city centre. Perhaps the best part is how walkable the city centre is!" said a visibly delighted Becker, noting that it was also the perfect place to...Read more...
Pope Francis Encourages Catholics To Ask For What They Want While God In Good Mood
VATICAN CITY-Stressing that His good moods never tended to last long, Pope Francis encouraged Catholics on Thursday to ask for what they wanted now while God Almighty, Our Lord and Heavenly Father, was in high spirits. Whether you're praying to Him for a promotion at work or to help shepherd a loved one through a...Read more...
8 Tardy Passengers Stranded After Cruise Captain Refuses To Let Them Board
Eight passengers on a Norwegian cruise, including a pregnant woman, a paraplegic traveler, and an 80-year-old who had been receiving emergency medical treatment at port, were not permitted back aboard the still-docked ship because they were late, leaving them to travel through six countries over land trying to meet...Read more...
Study Successfully Uses Phone App To Diagnose Frontotemporal Dementia
A study found that cognitive tests issued via a phone app were able to accurately detect early-onset dementia in high-risk individuals, even when they were not yet displaying outward symptoms, providing a possible alternative to help identify the underdiagnosed illness. What do you think?Read more...
Dad Hopes New Neighbor Likes Verbal Altercations
BETHANY BEACH, DE-As movers unloaded a truck in front of the house next door, local dad Stan Morby, 43, expressed hoped Wednesday that his new neighbor liked verbal altercations. Man, I really hope whoever bought that place enjoys getting into shouting matches in the front yard," said Morby, noting how difficult it...Read more...
This Year’s Cicada Emergence Could Be Largest In Centuries
Both 13- and 17-year cicadas are due to emerge simultaneously this year for the first time since 1803, with an estimated 1 million cicadas per acre across 16 states coming out of diapause this spring. What do you think?Read more...
Best Parts Of Trump’s $60 ‘God Bless The USA’ Bible
Donald Trump recently announced on Truth Social that he has teamed up with country music artist Lee Greenwood to sell a custom God Bless The USA" Bible for $59.99. Here is everything we know about the bespoke religious text that the former president is hawking.Read more...
Beta Male On Date Doesn’t Even Try To Murder Woman
EUREKA SPRINGS, AR-Watching the soy boy miss out on countless opportunities, sources confirmed Tuesday that a local beta male on a date didn't even try to murder the woman. Is this limp-dicked cuck gonna strangle that chick or what?" said nearby observer Jason Lindell, noting that the effete half-male hadn't once...Read more...
Finance Whiz Has Over $300 In Bank Account
JANESVILLE, WI-A monetary wunderkind who has amassed a level of wealth the average American can only dream of, local finance whiz Jason Reed has over $300 in his bank account, sources confirmed Monday. That's not just $300 on paper-that's 300 bucks, free and clear, in a checking account at Chase," said a person close...Read more...
Best Bios From Dating Apps For The Unvaccinated
Following the surge in platforms offering anti-vaxxers the opportunity to find love with like-minded individuals, The Onion examines the best bios from dating apps for the unvaccinated.Read more...
U.S. Aid To Israel By The Numbers
Adjusting for inflation, the United States has sent around $300 billion in economic and military support to Israel since its founding in 1948. The Onion breaks down the numbers behind this staggering level of aid.Read more...
Study Finds Majority Of Americans No Longer Have Energy To Stand While Brushing Teeth
WASHINGTON-According to a new study released by the National Research Council on Monday, the majority of Americans no longer have the energy required to stand while brushing their teeth. Exhausted from the stress of being alive, more than half of U.S. residents now lack the vigor and zeal a person needs to remain on...Read more...
Jack Daniel’s Unveils New Whiskey For Operating Heavy Machinery
LYNCHBURG, TN-Saying the spirit had been blended with construction workers, farmers, and airline pilots in mind, distiller Jack Daniel's unveiled a new whiskey Thursday designed to be consumed while operating heavy machinery. Whether it's a forklift, dump truck, or crane, nothing lightens the load of handling large...Read more...
Trump Kisses Supporter’s Burger
DAYTON, OH-While greeting the crowd at a campaign rally Thursday, former President Donald Trump was seen kissing a supporter's burger, according to sources in attendance. Well, who's this juicy little guy?" asked the GOP presidential candidate, who then reportedly lifted up the fully loaded flame-broiled beef...Read more...
Conservationists To Airdrop Rodent Poison On Mouse-Infested Island
Marion Island off the coast of South Africa has been overrun by mice that have begun to eat seabirds and other endangered wildlife, prompting conservationists to launch the Mouse-Free Marion project, which will drop rodent poison from helicopters to completely eradicate them. What do you think?Read more...
U.K. ‘Cyberflasher’ Sentenced To 5 Years
Sex offender Nicholas Hawkes became England's first convicted cyberflasher and was sentenced to 66 months in prison after sending unsolicited photos of his genitals to women who took screenshots and reported him to the police. What do you think?Read more...
New Streaming Service Features Exclusively Blackface Episodes Pulled By Other Streamers
SANTA MONICA, CA-Backed by nearly $50 million from investors, a new streaming service launched Wednesday that exclusively features television episodes that have been removed from other platforms because a character appears in blackface. We are proud to introduce Minstrl, the premiere destination for modern...Read more...
Dad Loses Patience After Providing Several Seconds Of Emotional Support
MUSKEGON, MI-Letting out an emphatic sigh as the boy began crying, local dad Harry Moran reportedly lost his patience Wednesday after providing his child with several continuous seconds of emotional support. Oh, come on, are we still talking about this? I just said I was proud of you, for God's sake!" the 44-year-old...Read more...
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About The Royal Family?
Test your knowledge of the British monarchy with our royal family quiz.Read more...
Everyone On Mom’s ‘Hall Pass’ List Dead
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA-Admitting that no one had the heart to correct her at this point in her life, local woman Theresa Frasier told reporters Wednesday that everyone on her 72-year-old mother's hall pass" list was dead. Sadly, every celebrity crush my mom was able to name passed away not just years, but decades ago,"...Read more...
Woman Tends To Do Best Creative Thinking When Backed Into Corner With Livelihood At Stake
BATON ROUGE, LA-Admitting it was the only way she could accomplish anything lately, local woman Kelley Lawrence reported Friday that she tended to do her best creative thinking when backed into a corner with her livelihood at stake. The only time inspiration strikes these days is when I'm faced with losing my home...Read more...
FCC Announces All Messages Offering Free iPad Seem Pretty Legit
WASHINGTON-Concluding that it had found no clear reason to doubt the veracity of such emails, texts, and direct messages, the Federal Communications Commission announced Tuesday that all messages it had seen offering free iPads seemed pretty legit. Usually there are only a few typos, and it all seems above board;...Read more...
Boeing Employees Explain Why They Refuse To Fly In Boeing Aircraft
Boeing's reputation has suffered serious damage following several high-profile equipment failures, including a door panel detaching during an Alaska Airlines flight. The Onion asked Boeing employees whether they would fly in a Boeing aircraft, and this is what they said.Read more...
Parents Really Hitting It Off With Daughter’s Emotionally Abusive Boyfriend
HOUSTON-Laughing and smiling the whole night as they bonded over Emily Barkan's flaws, local couple Jay and Brenda Barkan were reportedly really hitting it off with their daughter's emotionally abusive boyfriend this week. Andrew is such a gentleman-I was about to suggest Emily stick to salad tonight, but then he...Read more...
Bruno Mars Reportedly In $50 Million Of Debt With MGM Casino After Assuming Cocktails Were Complimentary
LAS VEGAS-Now in the eighth year of his long-term residency at the resort, pop star Bruno Mars reportedly owes the Park MGM $50 million after having assumed since 2016 that the casino cocktails were complimentary. They're supposed to be free, right-at least while you're gambling?" asked the Uptown Funk" singer,...Read more...
Removed Notre Dame Scaffolding Reveals Construction Crew Accidentally Built Mosque
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Jake Paul Announces He Is Bringing Gun With Him To Fight Mike Tyson
DORADO, PUERTO RICO-In response to a training video that the six-time former heavyweight champion posted in anticipation of their match, Jake Paul announced Monday that he was bringing a gun with him to fight Mike Tyson. This July, when I fight Mike Tyson, I will come to the arena with a loaded firearm," the...Read more...
Prudish Woman On First Date Declines To Bear Man’s Children
DURHAM, NC-After stressing that she preferred to wait until the third date, local prudish woman Sophia Thomas reportedly declined Monday to bear local man Alex Campbell's children on their first date. What do you mean you don't feel comfortable propagating my bloodline after only knowing me for a few hours?" said...Read more...
Streaming Algorithm Recommends Man A Bunch Of Man Movies
BALTIMORE-Harnessing the power of AI to tailor suggestions to users' one-of-a-kind tastes, the Amazon Prime Video streaming algorithm recommended local man Doug Guzik, 41, a bunch of man movies, sources confirmed Monday. Oh nice, they have The Revengalizer," said Guzik, who sat on the couch with his brow furrowed in...Read more...
Dog Feels Like Everyone Looking At Him Differently Ever Since He Swallowed Chipmunk Whole
MARYVILLE, TN-Noting a marked shift in vibe, local dog Bailey confirmed Monday that he felt like everyone was looking at him differently ever since he swallowed a chipmunk whole. I don't know why, but it just seems like ever since I downed that chipmunk in one bite everyone has been super weird with me," said the...Read more...
Boeing's Secret Weapon, Wet Activities, And More: This Week In Breaking News March 16, 2024
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Royal Family Criticized For Not Altering Photo Of King Charles Much More
LONDON-In a scandal of historic proportions that forced the royal family to issue an apology to those upset by the image, Buckingham Palace came under fire Friday for not altering a photograph of King Charles III enough before releasing it to the public. Under close inspection, it appears the grotesque face of...Read more...
Woman Arrested For Stealing $28,000 In Gas With Rewards Card
A Nebraska woman was arrested for double-swiping her gas rewards card for months, taking advantage of a glitch that allowed her to get almost $28,000 worth of gas for free. What do you think?Read more...
Backpedaling Aaron Rodgers Meets With Sandy Hook Parents To Brag About How Fast Achilles Healed
FLORHAM PARK, NJ-Revealing that he had taken time to reflect on the dangerous and harmful conspiracy theories that he had spread about the tragic mass shooting, backpedaling Aaron Rogers met with the parents of Sandy Hook victims Thursday to brag about how fast his Achilles healed. It's' been a long, hard road since...Read more...
New Dispensary Promises Customers Tantalizing Taste Of The Forbidden Fruit That Is Marijuana
CLEVELAND-Attempting to draw in passersby with that rarest leaf from faraway lands, a new dispensary opened in the area Thursday, promising customers a tantalizing taste of the forbidden fruit that is marijuana. O, could it be? A merchant whose wares are that seductive and most taboo of herbs?" said local man Jason...Read more...
Chicago Temporarily Stops Dyeing River Brown For St. Patrick’s Day
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I See You, Report Sources Looking Through Empty Paper Towel Roll
SISSETON, SD-Following an enunciation that emphasized each syllable of the word peekaboo," sources looking through an empty paper towel roll announced Thursday that they see you. I spy with my little eye...someone who is you!" said the squinting sources, who later repeated the phrase I see you" with the paper towel...Read more...
Things Stepparents Should Never Say To Their Stepchild
While real, lasting love is only possible between blood relatives, some blended families pretend to make it work. If you are the stepparent to a stepchild, here are the things you should never say.
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