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Athletes from around the world have begun arriving in Paris ahead of the 2024 Summer Olympics. The Onion met up with Simone Biles, the most decorated gymnast in history, to discuss mental health, the pressure to succeed, and her experience at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
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CHICAGO-With the franchise on track to have what may be the single worst season in the modern history of the sport, Major League Baseball sought to remind the Chicago White Sox on Friday that the team's games were televised. Based on the way you're playing, we just wanted to make sure you understand that there are...Read more...
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CORAL GABLES, FL-Calling the project a labor of love," plastic surgeon Dr. Alexander Ruttenberg reportedly tore his new wife, Natalia Barova, down to the studs this week. She's not perfect, but she's got good bones," said Ruttenberg, who boasted that he was spending a small fortune" on cosmetic updates and...Read more...
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KENOSHA, WI-Stunned at the act's failure to benefit his mood in any discernible way, completely alone 37-year-old Doug Kaczmarek told reporters Friday that he had really thought blowing out a birthday candle in his dark apartment would cheer him up. Huh. I expected sitting by myself in the shadows and blowing out a...Read more...
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Judge Aileen Cannon, the Florida judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents trial, dismissed the case on the grounds that the appointment of and funding for special counsel Jack Smith was illegal, flying in the face of previous court decisions reaching back to the Watergate era. What do you think?Read more...
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WASHINGTON-Kneeling beside him as he softly stirred, an aide reportedly told President Joe Biden on Thursday that he had won the election and then gently closed his eyes. It's okay, Mr. President-all is well in the world, thanks to you," the White House staffer said as she attempted to fold the president's hands...Read more...
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Former President Donald Trump survived a shocking attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally, sustaining only minor injuries. The Onion takes a look back on the history of assassinations and attempted assassinations in the United States.
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DUBUQUE, IA-Following a late night out with friends during which they visited a succession of local bars, hungover sources unanimously reported Thursday that the last drink they had was definitely the one that did it. That tequila shot we took right at the end-that was our mistake," said a visibly hungover Pete...Read more...
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MINNETONKA, MN-Telling reporters that the three little bois had sooooo much fun the last few days, police announced Thursday that a missing woman had been discovered after her two sweet angel kitty babies went num num num on her corpse. At 10 a.m., investigators found the victim unresponsive and noted that her feline...Read more...
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CHICAGO-Suggesting the venue could provide the friendship and intimacy the man had lacked for so long, a report released Thursday found that going to a strip club might be exactly what isolated 33-year-old Luke Walters needs. When you think about it, making an inaugural visit to somewhere like the Admiral Theatre and...Read more...
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WASHINGTON-Her heart racing as she stared at the page, Vice President Kamala Harris reportedly freaked out Wednesday after seeing her LinkedIn profile had received more than 30 views this week. What the hell? I'm blowing up!" said Harris, who is believed to have been unnerved by the unprecedented spike in...Read more...
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BROOKLINE, MA-Expecting at least a temporary moratorium on the subject, sources expressed surprise Tuesday when local woman Gale Dunn's recent divorce failed to slow down her continual pleas for her adult daughter to get married. Honestly, Cara, when are you going to get serious about finding a husband and settling...Read more...
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WASHINGTON-Making the case that the time had come to abandon your godless life of unbelief, a new report released Tuesday by a consortium of local pastors found that just giving in and going to church would solve all of your problems. The challenges you face will disappear if you simply throw in the towel and stop...Read more...
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ROCKVILLE, MD-Calling the Frosted Flakes cereal mascot the most constant and supportive force in his life, local man Dylan Harney told reporters Tuesday that Tony the Tiger remained the closest thing he had to a father figure. Every morning growing up, I'd wake up and be greeted by that strong but caring cartoon...Read more...
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump recently selected Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate. The Onion takes a look at the author and venture capitalist's background and political stances.Read more...
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MILWAUKEE-Giving the senator a moment to collect himself, aides reported this week that a sobbing Marco Rubio was refusing to come out of the bathroom stall to give his speech at the Republican National Convention. Aw, Marco-you know, being vice president isn't everything," said Rubio's chief of staff, Jessica...Read more...
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MILWAUKEE-Following the chaotic events of the past 48 hours, former President Donald Trump reportedly rewrote his Republican National Convention acceptance speech Monday to remove all mentions of never having been shot in the ear. My track record of never having gotten shot in the ear was very good, and was...Read more...
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WASHINGTON-In a damning report that raised pointed questions about the federal agency's security procedures, an investigation by the House Committee on Homeland Security concluded Monday that the Secret Service failed to account for the nation's 393 million civilian-owned guns while protecting former President...Read more...
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SEATTLE-Providing clarity for customers in Russia, Moldova, Serbia, Georgia, and several other countries where the branch of Christianity is dominant, Amazon announced Monday that Orthodox Prime Day would be held July 29 through 30 this year. To all those Prime members who follow the Julian calendar, please know we...Read more...
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A woman who was swept 50 miles out into the Pacific Ocean while swimming with an inflatable swim ring was rescued after 37 hours, with authorities reporting she was likely taken by a current and pushed by strong winds in her inner tube. What do you think?Read more...
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Following a series of initiatives the IRS launched last year to pursue extremely wealthy tax evaders with a focus on individuals with more than $1 million in income and over $250,000 in debt, the organization announced that it has successfully collected $1 billion in back taxes. What do you think?Read more...
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In the wake of calls for him to step down from the presidential race following a poor debate performance and concerns about his mental ability to fulfill his duties, President Biden held an hour-long press conference in an attempt to prove his fitness for the position. What do you think?Read more...
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WASHINGTON-Trapped beneath nearly five pounds of aluminum and plastic, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg was reportedly unable to move Thursday after his body was pinned beneath a derailed model train. Oh God, help me-somebody help!" said Buttigieg, who cried out in pain and anguish as he lay on a plush area...Read more...
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A vending company called American Rounds has installed its machines in a handful of supermarkets in Oklahoma, Alabama, and Texas, allowing customers to buy ammo while picking up groceries. What do you think?Read more...
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has introduced impeachment articles against Supreme Court Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito for failure to disclose gifts and recuse themselves from certain cases. The Onion explores the pros and cons of impeaching everyone on the highest court in the land.Read more...
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SAN FRANCISCO-Describing the new service as a game changer" for its most loyal customers, telehealth company Hims opened a brick-and-mortar brothel Wednesday with the aim of boosting men's confidence. Hims is proud to launch its first-ever house of prostitution, which employs hundreds of highly trained sex workers...Read more...
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NEW YORK-Surveying an alley in an attempt to piece together what had gone on here last night, investigators reportedly looked up at the window of an apartment building this morning and speculated that perhaps old Mrs. Howard had seen something. According to neighborhood sources, the 83-year-old shut-in, who has lived...Read more...
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For Joe Biden, the next few days will be a make or break moment for his campaign. After a bad debate performance, many high-ranking officials and Democratic donors have called for him to bow out, and for another candidate, perhaps Kamala Harris, Gretchen Whitmer, or Gavin Newsom, to step up.Read more...
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LONDON-As the prestigious tennis event entered the quarterfinals, unenthused sources confirmed Tuesday that although Wimbledon continued to try to excite us, the ball still just went back and forth all day. We really wish we could get excited by the ball going back and forth, but it's simply not happening," said...Read more...
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ATLANTA-Passing the time by inventing random things to penalize him for, bored officials at consumer credit reporting agency Equifax told reporters Tuesday they were seeing how far they could lower Danville, VA resident Scott Arkin's credit score before he decided to kill himself. It's a slow day at the office, so we...Read more...
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WASHINGTON-According to a study of fertility trends conducted by the Pew Research Center and published Tuesday, more women of childbearing age are choosing to forgo in vitro fertilization in favor of hoping a surprise baby simply falls out when they are in the bathroom relieving themselves. Rather than paying a...Read more...
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WALTHAM, MA-Heeding his supervisor's order to get rid of the excess newborn mechanical quadrupeds, tearful Boston Dynamics engineer Leon Rosoff was forced Monday to drown several unwanted robot puppies. I'm so sorry, little robofellas, but we don't have the funding to maintain all of you," said a sniffling Rosoff,...Read more...
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SAN FRANCISCO-Claiming they didn't have anything like it back home, tourist Greg Foskey told reporters during his trip to California this week that he was excited to try one of those vegetables he'd heard so much about. Whenever you mention California, people always bring up the vegetables, and I want to see what...Read more...
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NEWTON, MA-Saying the role player's peanut intolerance had pulled them entirely out of the fantasy experience, sources confirmed Monday that LARPer Gabe Collins' food allergies were ruining their sense of immersion. It's obviously a serious condition, but it's kind of hard to imagine myself as a chivalrous squire...Read more...
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The Supreme Court recently made it more difficult to prosecute Donald Trump in his election interference case, ruling 6-3 along ideological lines to grant him partial immunity from criminal charges. The Onion explores the pros and cons of bolstering Trump's presidential power by making any core" constitutional act...Read more...
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Citizens across America are having barbecues and setting off fireworks to celebrate the Fourth of July, the nation's independence day. What are you doing to celebrate?Read more...
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On July 1, Steve Bannon reported to federal prison to serve a four-month sentence for acting in contempt of Congress. The Onion followed the former Trump advisor and far-right figurehead for 24 hours behind bars.
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