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City Of Boston Erects New Plaque Commemorating Spot Where Ben Affleck Will Die
BOSTON—With hundreds gathered in the street upon which the actor and filmmaker will collapse and never recover on a warm July night in 2044, city officials in Boston unveiled a new plaque Tuesday that marks the location where Ben Affleck is going to die. “As I look into this crowd, I see people who, in 25 years, five…Read more...
Elizabeth Warren Apologizes For DNA Test
In a call to the principal chief of the Cherokee Nation, senator and presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren apologized for a DNA test she released in October suggesting she had Native American ancestry and reiterated that she is not a citizen of any tribal nation. What do you think?Read more...
Reconstruction Finally Completed On Field Destroyed By United Flight 93
SHANKSVILLE, PA—Declaring the 17-year project “a testament to the resilience of the human spirit,” Somerset County officials announced Tuesday that the reconstruction of the empty field destroyed by United Airlines Flight 93 has finally been completed. “America is all about never giving up, and I think visitors will…Read more...
Your Horoscopes — Week Of February 5, 2019
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Kanye West Named New Face Of Yeezy
LOS ANGELES—Suggesting that the partnership would elevate the brand to new levels of cultural prominence, Adidas CEO Kasper Rørsted announced Monday that rapper Kanye West had agreed to become the new face of Yeezy. “We just feel Mr. West represents the values of this brand perfectly,” said Rørsted, adding that the…Read more...
Venezuela President: U.S. Invasion Would Be Worse Than Vietnam
After President Trump recognized the country’s opposition leader, contested Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro cautioned that any U.S. involvement could risk a crisis worse than Vietnam. What do you think?Read more...
Every Baby Boomer In Country Urged To Resign After Photos Emerge Of Them In Blackface
WASHINGTON—With pressure mounting on members of the generation to step down amid accusations of racism, sources confirmed every baby boomer in the United States had been urged to resign Monday after images surfaced in which they can be seen wearing blackface makeup. “Although those photos do not represent who we are…Read more...
7 Total Randos Found Dead
SEATTLE—Revealing that the victims’ deaths had come, like, completely out of nowhere, authorities confirmed Monday that seven total randos had been found dead. “All seven were discovered last night within a few miles of each other, leading investigators to just go, um, what?” said Police Chief Ware O’Malley, telling…Read more...
Dad Heartbreakingly Thinks His Connections Can Help Son Find Job
CLEVELAND—In a devastatingly sad overestimation of his influence in the professional world, local father Bruce Tenety, 54, expressed the heartbreaking belief Monday that his connections could help his son Justin, a recent college graduate, find a job. “You know, I actually have a friend in the media business, and if…Read more...
Yosemite Closed Indefinitely After Bear Spotted In Park
YOSEMITE VILLAGE, CA—Claiming their responsibility to protect the lives of visitors and employees outweighs any potential inconvenience, officials announced Monday that Yosemite National Park would be closed indefinitely following a confirmed black bear sighting in the park’s Hodgdon Meadow region. “We’ve made an…Read more...
Report: What’s A Pretty Lady Like You Doing Around An Article Like This?
THEONION.COM—Remarking with equal parts surprise and delight that of all the news stories in the world, you started reading this one, sources couldn’t help but wonder what a pretty little lady like you was doing hanging around an article like this. According to experts, you should probably just run along back to the…Read more...
The Week In Pictures – Week Of February 4, 2019
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U.S. Falls In Annual Global Corruption Rankings
The U.S. has dropped from 16th to 22nd place in the Corruption Perceptions Index due to eroding norms and trust in its institutions, placing it ahead of the UAE and behind France. What do you think?Read more...
Giant Demonic Hand Bursts Out Of Ground, Drags Bill Belichick Back To Hell
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‘This One Means The Least Of All,’ Says Tom Brady Accepting Super Bowl Trophy
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Small Town Billionaire Fails To Make It In Big City
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Report: It The Part Of Night Where Everyone Just Sort Of Goes Around And Remembers Commercials They Liked
AUSTIN, TX—Marking the end of the nearly four-hour televised event, Super Bowl party attendees confirmed Sunday that it is now the part of the night where everyone just sort of goes around and remembers which commercials they liked. “I loved the one with the celebrities who showed up as their most memorable…Read more...
Sean McVay Begs Mother To Let Him Stay Up To Coach Rest Of Super Bowl
ATLANTA—Promising that he would go to bed “right after” the game ended, Rams head coach Sean McVay begged his mother to let him stay up Sunday night so he can call plays for the rest of Super Bowl LIII. “C’mon, Mom, just one more hour! Pretty please! We’re so close, I can’t just pause the game now,” said McVay,…Read more...
TV In L.A. Bar Switched Over To ‘American Dad’ Rerun Without Complaint
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Super Bowl Halftime Show Marred By Functioning Sound System
ATLANTA—Disappointing the thousands of fans in attendance as well as an estimated 100 million viewers watching at home, the Super Bowl LII halftime show was marred Sunday by the stadium’s functioning sound system, sources confirmed. “Right from the beginning, the sound was working normally, and unfortunately, I could…Read more...
Super Bowl Stadium Solemnly Stands, Places Hands Over Heart For Maroon 5 Halftime Show
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‘Now That’s What I Call A Fumble,’ Reports Man At Super Bowl Party Who Has No Idea What He’s Talking About
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Jared Goff Pissed He Had To Miss Friend’s Super Bowl Party For Work
ATLANTA—Claiming that he had been looking forward to the gathering, Rams quarterback Jared Goff told reporters Sunday that he was totally pissed about missing his friend’s annual Super Bowl party for work. “Dan’s Super Bowl parties are always the best. He has a huge TV and springs for really good beer—it’s such…Read more...
Fox Searchlight Purchases Two Hours Of Super Bowl Air Time To Advertise Entirety Of The Ringer
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Tony Romo Accurately Predicts Patriots Pass Play, Game’s Outcome, Rest Of Julian Edelman’s Life
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‘No God, Please Not Now,’ Yells Rapidly Aging Tom Brady As Old Crone’s Spell Begins To Wear Off During Super Bowl
ATLANTA—Begging for mercy while watching his arms wither and skin wrinkle, a rapidly aging Tom Brady cried out for an old crone Sunday as her spell began to wear off in the middle of Super Bowl LIII. “Please, wicked conjurer of misfortune, don’t do this to me now, all I ask is for another quarter of precious youth,”…Read more...
Nurse Tells Wheelchair-Bound, Concussed Rob Gronkowski He’s At The Super Bowl With All His Friends
ATLANTA—Shouting “touchdown!” while pushing the Patriots’ tight end along the sidelines, nurse Miranda Silva told a wheelchair-bound, concussed Rob Gronkowski Sunday that he was at the Super Bowl with all his friends. “Look, it’s your friend Tom! Your remember Tom, right? And Bill is here, too, Bill is your coach,”…Read more...
Does The Rams’ Success Point Toward A League-Wide Trend Of Teams Drafting, Signing, And Trading For Good Players?
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Inexperienced Puppy Bowl Team Still Hasn’t Opened Eyes Yet
NEW YORK—Noting that their youth would likely be a major factor in determining the outcome of Puppy Bowl XV, analysts noted Sunday that the inexperienced players on Team Ruff still hadn’t opened their eyes yet. “It’s hard to see how Team Ruff is going to be able to compete with Team Fluff given that its puppies lack…Read more...
Grocery Store Not Fooling Anybody By Marketing Cantaloupe As Fun Super Bowl Snack
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Should Hank Host A Super Bowl Party Or Is Everyone Just Going To Talk Through The Whole Game Again?
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Screen Time Bad For Toddler Development
A University of Calgary study found that children from ages 2-5 who engage in three or more hours of screen use daily suffer lower test scores, a finding that the authors linked to diminished interactions with the environment and caregivers. What do you think?Read more...
Myth Vs. Fact: Preventing And Treating Colds
A recent study found that the majority of parents rely on cold-prevention strategies that have little to no scientific support. The Onion debunks popular myths about preventing colds.Read more...
Crowd Feeling Kind Of Silly Now After Spending All That Time Pleading Rooftop Sniper Not To Jump
SANTA ROSA, CA—Admitting the man standing on the ledge of the roof had really “got them good,” the crowd gathered at Santa Rosa Plaza admitted to reporters Friday they felt pretty silly after spending all that time pleading with a rooftop sniper not to jump. “Boy, do I feel stupid for telling that guy he had so much…Read more...
Democrats Pick Georgia’s Stacey Abrams To Give State Of The Union Rebuttal
Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams will give the rebuttal to President Trump’s State of the Union address next week. What do you think?Read more...
New Mom Self-Conscious About Scar Where Baby Punched Its Way Out Of Stomach
MILTON, WI—Saying that she was still adjusting to the physical aftereffects of her difficult childbirth, new mother Tina Quinn admitted Friday she was still a bit self-conscious about the scar where Skyler, her healthy 7-pound, 8-ounce newborn, punched his way out of her stomach. “I know it’s kind of a silly thing to…Read more...
Pitbull Mix Only Bites Off Half Of Toddler’s Face
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Shutdown Cost U.S. Economy $11 Billion
An estimate from the CBO found that the recent shutdown cost the U.S. economy roughly $11 billion by dampening economic activity and furloughing federal workers. What do you think?Read more...
‘It’s Just A Plant, Man,’ Says Purdue Pharma CEO Waving Poppy Flower Before Opioid Lawsuit Judge
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First Automated Foxconn Machine Immediately Tries To Commit Suicide
ZHENGZHOU, CHINA—According to sources within the facility responsible for manufacturing the majority of iPhones, Foxconn’s first fully automated assembly-line robot immediately attempted suicide after being powered up Thursday. “Unfortunately, the new robot we designed to assemble Apple products tried to take its own…Read more...
Parenting Experts Warn Screen Time Greatly Increases Risk Of Child Becoming An Influencer
SANTA ROSA, CA—In a troubling study released by the California Parenting Institute on Thursday, behavioral experts found convincing evidence indicating that the excessive use of cell phones, computers, and other devices greatly increases a child’s risk of becoming an influencer. “Our research strongly suggests that…Read more...
TipsForGettingUnsafeElderlyDriversOffTheRoad
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Parents’ Visit Injects $66 Into Local Apartment Economy
ALBUQUERQUE, NM—In what economists are calling a “significant infusion of cash” for the three-bedroom duplex, area parents Kevin and Elaine Broward have pumped $66 dollars into the economy of a local apartment, sources confirmed Thursday. “We expect this stimulus to be a real boon to household spending, with tenants…Read more...
Cop Just In It For The Frisking
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Record-Breaking Cold Grips Midwest
Polar winds are bringing historic cold to the midwest this week, with Chicago expected to reach as low as -20º fahrenheit for the first time since the mid-1990s. What do you think?Read more...
New ‘Game Of Thrones’ Trailer Confirms Season 8 Will Reveal Identity Of Sword-Covered Chair
NEW YORK—Once more breathing life into the countless rumors and fan theories that have swirled since the series began, HBO released a new Game Of Thrones trailer Wednesday that suggests the eighth and final season will at long last reveal the identity of the hit show’s sword-covered chair. “We’re excited to finally…Read more...
T-Mobile Announces Wireless Service Now Covers 70% Of Your Apartment
BELLEVUE, WA—As a result of a coverage extension the wireless provider was calling a “game-changer” for their customers, T-Mobile officials announced Wednesday that their service will now reach up to 70 percent of your apartment. “You spoke up, and we listened. We’re pleased to confirm that T-Mobile will provide even…Read more...
Roger Stone Open To Cooperating With Mueller
After a dramatic pre-dawn arrest by the FBI, political consultant Roger Stone indicated that he is open to cooperating with Robert Mueller in the ongoing probe of the Trump campaign. What do you think?Read more...
Man’s Wife Dies Of Cancer Just Like In The Movies
HUDSON, NY—Expressing shock to find himself in a situation from the silver screen, local man Kevin Perry revealed Wednesday that his wife had died from stage-3 lymphoma just like in a Hollywood movie. “Man oh man, look at little old me, recently bereaved and struggling with a deep sense of loss like I’m smack dab out…Read more...
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