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Tips For Securing Your Home
Securing your home to ensure that you, your family, and your belongings are safe from theft or invasion can be done through a variety of traditional and technological methods. Here are The Onion’s tips for keeping your home safe.Read more...
New Workplace Diversity Initiative Kills One White Employee Every Hour On The Hour Until More Minority Candidates Hired
TERRE HAUTE, IN—In an effort to foster a more inclusive workplace, Jetsam Marketing Solutions announced Wednesday a new plan to implement diversity by conducting hourly regimented killings of white employees and hiring a more equitable percentage of minority candidates in their stead. “Until our staffing goals are…Read more...
MIT Aims To Build Fusion Power Plant Within 15 Years
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology plans to bring nuclear fusion to market in the next 15 years after receiving a $50 million investment, a development that could offer the world massively more efficient and cleaner energy. What do you think?Read more...
Proud Billionaire Helps Young Son Open First Offshore Bank Account
VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES—Welling with pride as the child made his initial $2 million deposit, hedge fund billionaire Seymour Gansthorpe reportedly helped his son Elwin, 8, open his first offshore bank account, sources reported Tuesday. “These are the kinds of things you live for as a dad: getting to watch your little boy…Read more...
Entire Life Of Universe Flashes Before Stephen Hawking’s Eyes
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Britain Blames Russia For Poisoning Of Former Spy
British Prime Minister Theresa May said Russia’s involvement in poisoning a former Russian spy was “highly likely” and called it a direct act of the Russian state against the United Kingdom. What do you think?Read more...
Your Horoscopes — Week Of March 13, 2018
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I Just Found Out About Socks, And I’ve Gotta Say, Wow
Look, I’m the last person to blindly glom onto whatever hot new lifestyle trend is popular at the moment, but this time is different. I’ve just discovered something that’s so transformative, so revolutionary, I can’t imagine how I ever lived without it. Trust me, this is no gimmick. I’m talking about socks, and now…Read more...
Man Unsure How To Expose Self To Woman He Likes Without Coming Off As A Creep
DAVENPORT, IA—Acknowledging that his purely romantic intentions could easily be misunderstood, potential suitor James Gerretson said Tuesday he was unsure how to display his penis to the woman he liked without coming off as a creep. “The beginning of any relationship is a delicate time, so instead of risking a clumsy…Read more...
Woman All Geared Up To Complain About Work Sidelined By Friend With Marital Problems
FAIRBANKS, AK—Though she was all geared up to complain about work when she went out for coffee Tuesday, local woman Laura Roman was reportedly forced to table any discussion of her frustrations after being sidelined by a friend with marital problems. “Goddammit, I was ready to blow off some serious steam about how…Read more...
Coca-Cola Will Launch First-Ever Alcoholic Drink In Japan
Beverage giant Coca-Cola is developing its first-ever alcoholic spin on its classic soda to be sold in Japan later this year, saying it will be 3 percent to 8 percent alcohol and feature a vodka-like distillation of rice, barley, and potatoes known as shōchū. What do you think?Read more...
Mud In Your Eye
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Rex Tillerson Blindsided By News He Still Worked For State Department
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FDA Cancels Bacon Recall After Finding U.S. Population Already Ate It All
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Daylight Saving Time Begins
Americans set their clocks forward by one hour on Sunday so that daylight lasts further into the evening. How are you coping with losing an hour?Read more...
Kinky Couple Has Mirror In Bathroom
DURAND, MN—Guests in the home of local couple Steve and Pamela Baker were taken aback Sunday after being confronted with the sight of the large mirror mounted on the libertine kink-lovers’ bathroom wall. “I suspected those two were adventurous, but wow, I did not expect they’d rig a mirror for watching themselves…Read more...
CNN Panelists Warn North Korea Situation Way Too Complex For Them To Discuss Intelligently
ATLANTA—Explaining that the topic involves an elaborate web of military, political, and economic issues, CNN panelists warned Monday that the North Korea situation was way too complex for them to discuss intelligently. “Viewers should understand that a CNN panel has absolutely no business deliberating about the…Read more...
Swans In Committed Relationship Barely Ever Arch Necks Into Heart Shape Anymore
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CDC Rolls Out Fleet Of Narcan Biplanes To Fumigate Opioid-Ravaged Small Towns
ATLANTA—As part of its ongoing campaign to combat the epidemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rolled out a new fleet of Narcan-equipped biplanes Monday to fumigate opioid-ravaged small towns nationwide. “It’s become obvious that half measures will not remedy this crisis, so the next step is for CDC…Read more...
Girlfriend’s Birthday Weekend A Nightmarish, Labyrinthian Journey Through Her Darkest, Most Depraved Desires
NEW YORK—Describing the 72-hour gauntlet of meals, gifts, surprises, and social events as “spine-chilling,” exhausted local man Blake McNally told reporters Monday that his girlfriend’s birthday weekend had been a nightmarish labyrinth through her darkest and most depraved desires. “God, I thought we were done after…Read more...
Audience Left Wondering What Happened After Action Film Pans From Character To Shot Of Blood Spattering Against Wall
PARK CITY, UT—Admitting they felt utterly bewildered after viewing the new action movie Run River, audience members voiced their confusion Monday regarding a shot that panned from the villain to blood spattering against a wall. “It was really unclear; first, you see the bad guy with his hands up, then the camera moves…Read more...
Newborn Constantly Terrorized By Horrifying Shapeless Blobs
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The Week In Pictures – Week Of March 12, 2018
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Opioid Overdoses Soar By 30%
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report found that overdoses due to opioids such as oxycodone, fentanyl, and heroin increased by 30 percent from July 2016 to September 2017, revealing a still worsening crisis. What do you think?Read more...
Onion Public Radio Presents
A Very Fatal Murder sends Onion Public Radio correspondent David Pascall from New York City to the sleepy town of Bluff Springs, Nebraska to investigate the mysterious death of a 17-year-old girl, Hayley Price. Haley was a popular, smart animal lover, with a bright future ahead of her. Everyone in town knew her name,…Read more...
World’s Oldest Message In A Bottle Found On Australian Beach
A 132-year-old message in a bottle was found by an Australian family, with experts verifying that it was thrown off of a German Naval Observatory vessel in 1886 as an experiment in shipping routes. What do you think?Read more...
Negative Review Of ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ Peppered With Critic Assuring Readers He Still Totally Supports Diversity
OAKLAND, CA—Alternating his problems with the film’s story structure, pacing, and overall tone with effusive praise for the cast of strong, multicultural women, Bay Area Examiner film columnist Justin Garren published a negative review of A Wrinkle In Time Friday in which he nevertheless took pains to remind his…Read more...
Each Passenger Has Own Theory About How Guy Got Into First Class
DALLAS—As they filed silently past the disheveled twentysomething staring intently at his iPhone, each passenger on American Airlines Flight 176 to Miami on Friday reportedly had a different theory as to how the occupant of seat 3A managed to get into first class. “I don’t know, he looks way too young to be a CEO and…Read more...
Episode 6:The Game Changer
In the finale of “A Very Fatal Murder,” David returns to where it all began to finally solve the murder of Hayley Price.Read more...
Netflix Executive Unsure How To Tell Barack Obama His Series Idea Just ‘Fawlty Towers’
LOS GATOS, CA—Acknowledging that the former president’s enthusiasm for the project made it all the harder to come clean, Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos was reportedly unsure Friday how to tell Barack Obama his series idea was just Fawlty Towers. “Oh God, he clearly put so much work into the pitch, but I…Read more...
Biologists Still Uncertain About Evolutionary Function Of Ugly People
HINXTON, ENGLAND—Convening this week for an annual conference to discuss the role of unseemly physical traits in natural selection, researchers from around the globe reportedly remained divided on the issue of ugly people’s evolutionary function. “If the goal of the human adult is to reproduce, then why, after…Read more...
Fresh Beef Coming To McDonald’s
Fast-food giant McDonald’s announced it will roll out fresh beef at the majority of its domestic locations in a move to battle for customers’ increasingly divided attention. What do you think?Read more...
New Evidence Reveals Ancient Greeks Immediately Regretted Inventing Theater
OXFORD, ENGLAND—Providing insight into the culture of early Western civilization, historians from the University of Oxford announced Friday the discovery of new evidence revealing that ancient Greeks immediately regretted inventing theater. “Our research shows that directly after developing theatrical performances as…Read more...
Apple Employees Called 911 After Smacking Heads On Headquarters’ Glass
Employees in the new Apple headquarters have been repeatedly walking into its glass windows and doors, forcing some to call 911 due to mild concussions. What do you think?Read more...
Report: Human Bones Found On Remote Pacific Island Most Likely Remains Of Those Eaten By Amelia Earhart
PHOENIX ISLANDS, KIRIBATI—Claiming to have uncovered definitive proof that the pioneer aviatrix survived following her mysterious 1937 disappearance, forensic researchers announced Thursday that a variety of human bones found on the remote western Pacific island of Nikumaroro are most likely the remains of those eaten…Read more...
When This Woman Was Told She Couldn't Vote, She Quietly Obeyed The Law Isn't That Inspiring In Its Own Way?
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Fast-Learning New Hire Gains Quick Grasp Of How Terrible Job Is
CHICAGO—Saying the employee picked up on her position’s mind-numbing dullness right out of the gate, local marketing manager Glen Marshall told reporters Wednesday that new hire Jennifer Schwartz was gaining a quick grasp of how terrible her new job is. “Wow, Jennifer seemed to immediately get a hang of how utterly…Read more...
Perverted Measles Virus Exposes Itself To Playground Full Of Children
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Point/Counterpoint: All My Life, I’ve Worked Hard, Told The Truth, Been A Good Husband And Father, And Today I Was Diagnosed With Cancer vs. I Feel Great!
During my 48 years in this world, I’ve done my best to lead a good life. I’ve worked hard, been honest in my dealings with others, and tried to give generously of my time and talents. After marrying the love of my life, I settled down to make a home with her, and together we’re raising two beautiful daughters. Such…Read more...
Second Amendment Activist Defends Gun Ownership As Essential For Starting The Foot Race At Town Midsummer Jubilee
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Pros And Cons Of Open Relationships
Over the past few years, interest in alternatives to traditional monogamous relationships has increased, and more people are experimenting with having more than one romantic partner. The Onion takes a look at the pros and cons of open relationships.Read more...
Report: Average American Walks Less Than One Mile Each Year With Pants Around Ankles
BALTIMORE—In a report many experts have described as deeply discouraging, researchers at Johns Hopkins University published data Thursday that suggest the average American adult walks no more than a mile each year with their pants down around their ankles. “Though a small handful of Americans clumsily waddle up to…Read more...
Americans No Longer Prefer Sons To Daughters
A Gallup study indicates a growing bias against having sons and towards having daughters in most American parents, with experts citing a “subtle fear of boys and the trouble they might bring.” What do you think?Read more...
NYC Park Officials Finally Get Around To Replacing Dead Light Bulbs In Statue Of Liberty’s Eyes
NEW YORK—Capping a lengthy project to restore the iconic monument to its original form, New York City park officials announced Thursday that they have finally finished replacing the long-dead light bulbs in the Statue of Liberty’s eyes. “From its unveiling in 1889 until Hurricane Sandy damaged the statue in 2012,…Read more...
Man At Gym Apparently Comfortable Standing Naked Right In Middle Of Spin Class
FLAGSTAFF, AZ—Noting that the middle-aged individual walked in, dropped his towel, and began making small talk with those around him, sources confirmed Wednesday that a man at Core Fitness Center appeared to have absolutely no qualms about standing around naked in front of everyone in spin class. “That guy sure is…Read more...
Returning West Virginia Teachers Unceremoniously Toss Hundreds Of Dead Class Pets Into Trash
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North Korea Open To Relinquishing Nuclear Arms
South Korean officials say Kim Jong-Un is willing to give up his nuclear ambitions if his regime is guaranteed safety by the United States. What do you think?Read more...
5-Year-Old Explorer Makes Contact With Life-Forms In Adjacent Booth
MERIDIAN, ID—Approaching the mysterious beings with a sense of curiosity and wonder, 5-year-old explorer Olivia Reynolds reportedly made contact Wednesday with two unknown life-forms in an adjacent booth at a local diner. According to witnesses, the harrowing journey began when the intrepid Reynolds stood up on her…Read more...
Episode 5, Part 2: Did My Police Department Miss Something?
In the second part of the fifth episode of “A Very Fatal Murder,” David finally confronts W.O. Calloway about the murder of Hayley Price.Read more...
Gregg Popovich Berates Spurs For Missing Nation’s Descent Into Oligarchy
SAN ANTONIO—Seething after watching his players allow the wealthy to control the legislative process totally unopposed, head coach Gregg Popovich reportedly blasted the Spurs Wednesday for completely missing America’s descent into an oligarchy. “Wake up out there guys, how many times do I have to point out that…Read more...
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