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Woman Moves For Love, Finds Ice Fishing, Pizza Costumes, And Six Kids
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US News

Woman Moves For Love, Finds Ice Fishing, Pizza Costumes, And Six Kids

Turns out relocating for romance includes snow, stalking antiques, and rose budgets.

At age 21, this intrepid soul dived headfirst into love with Tim, a Minnesota fisherman-salesman-sports fanatic combo wh...

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FCC Chair Threatens Broadcast Licenses Over News Like A Drunk Game Show Host
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Politics

FCC Chair Threatens Broadcast Licenses Over News Like A Drunk Game Show Host

Because nothing says 'free press' quite like licensing held hostage by Trump's media dreams.

On March 2026, Brendan Carr, FCC Chair and part-time media overlord, threatened to yank broadcaster licenses faster than...

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Defense Secretary Promises No Prisoner Parties, Just No Quarter For Anyone
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US News

Defense Secretary Promises No Prisoner Parties, Just No Quarter For Anyone

Turns out war crimes are less about beating levels and more about beating laws.

Pete Hegseth, the U.S. Defense Secretary with a flair for villainous catchphrases, pledged 'no quarter, no mercy'—a stat...

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Woman Outsmarts Biology, Becomes The Cool Aunt and Dog CEO Instead
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Health

Woman Outsmarts Biology, Becomes The Cool Aunt and Dog CEO Instead

Mother’s Day cards from dog acknowledged lack of kids with sniper-like precision.

In a bittersweet 30s saga, the only single sibling avoided the chaotic fertility marathon yet gained the dazzling title ...

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U.S. Economy Shrugs Off Iran, AI, Tariffs Like It's Got Eight Arms
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Business

U.S. Economy Shrugs Off Iran, AI, Tariffs Like It's Got Eight Arms

America’s economy is apparently the cockroach of global markets—just won’t die.

Despite Iran threatening to turn the Strait of Hormuz into oil’s most unwanted traffic jam, sending prices up 43% to ove...

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Times Square Concert Invisible Butterfly Spectacle Leaves Crowd Wondering What Happened
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Entertainment

Times Square Concert Invisible Butterfly Spectacle Leaves Crowd Wondering What Happened

A countdown led to screens, butterflies, and Ice Spice—excuse me, what now?

Exactly two years ago, an adventurous soul ascended the infamous red stairs in Times Square to witness an event that was...

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Group Buys Vacation Home, Discovers Sharing Is Just Adult Training Wheels
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Business

Group Buys Vacation Home, Discovers Sharing Is Just Adult Training Wheels

Turns out a 4-bedroom, 1-bath farmhouse isn’t great for five families with kids.

Nearly a decade ago, Chad Dale and 13 friends and family pooled cash—ranging wildly from $50,000 to $5 million—to buy a ...

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Trump Tortured By MAGA Fans For Not Playing Texas Senate Game Right
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Politics

Trump Tortured By MAGA Fans For Not Playing Texas Senate Game Right

Cornyn's scandal-free vibe can’t beat Paxton’s corruption glow-up.

In a Texas Senate saga juicier than Texas barbecue secrets, Trump was all set to endorse Senate Majority Cornyn until MA...

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Gig Workers Battle Inflation By Hustling Apps That Pay Like Tips From Dead Relatives
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Business

Gig Workers Battle Inflation By Hustling Apps That Pay Like Tips From Dead Relatives

Uber drivers earn $22/hr, but their wallets act like a 3-dollar bill.

In 2025’s version of the Hunger Games, gig workers turned gridiron gladiators faced wage wildfires choreographed by Grid...

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US President Threatens Iran ‘Just For Fun,’ Diplomacy Put On Snooze
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World News

US President Threatens Iran ‘Just For Fun,’ Diplomacy Put On Snooze

Nothing says calm negotiation like random island bombing for kicks.

On a riveting Friday update, the US State Department decided Oman was suddenly a no-fun zone, ordering non-emergency gov...

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FCC Chair Threatens To Yank Licenses Over Iran War ‘Fake News’ Without Naming Names
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Politics

FCC Chair Threatens To Yank Licenses Over Iran War ‘Fake News’ Without Naming Names

Because nothing says 'public interest' like punishing broadcasters who don’t swear allegiance to Trump’s tweets.

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, crowned during Trump’s second term but acting like a soap opera villain now, warned broadcasters...

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Democrats Discovered Latinos Actually Like Issues, Not Google Translate Ads
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Politics

Democrats Discovered Latinos Actually Like Issues, Not Google Translate Ads

Turns out 'Hola' on a last-minute meme doesn't win hearts or votes.

At SXSW's Axios House on March 11, Univision exec Ignacio Meyer dropped the truth bomb that Democrats have been wooing L...

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Trump’s TikTok Takeover: Uncle Sam Now Collects $10 Billion Tips
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Politics

Trump’s TikTok Takeover: Uncle Sam Now Collects $10 Billion Tips

Because why trust diplomacy when you can just charge a ‘tremendous fee’?

In a rerun of the government turning private business into its personal piggy bank, the Trump administration claims a st...

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Drone Debris Starts Fire Because Even Drones Can't Just Chill Anymore
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World News

Drone Debris Starts Fire Because Even Drones Can't Just Chill Anymore

UAE’s oil port proves turbulence extends beyond airline snacks and Wi-Fi signals.

On March 14, 2026, Fujairah’s Port—a champion oil hub shipping around 1.7 million barrels a day and home to the Middle E...

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Uber's Ex-CEO Wants Robots With Wheels, Not Legs, To Save Humanity
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Technology

Uber's Ex-CEO Wants Robots With Wheels, Not Legs, To Save Humanity

Travis Kalanick thinks golden ages come on wheels and not jogging legs.

In a 1,600-word manifesto delivered Friday, Uber cofounder Travis Kalanick unveiled Atoms, his eight-year-old secret rob...

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Lobbyist Tries to Extort $500K, Forgets Client is His Own Tax Pardon Star
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US News

Lobbyist Tries to Extort $500K, Forgets Client is His Own Tax Pardon Star

When your extortion scheme is more tangled than a reality TV plotline.

Joshua Nass, age 34, a New York lobbyist and attorney who moonlights in presidential pardon theatrics, got arrested in B...

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Mom Crashes Daughter’s First Sleepover, Invents New Genre: Helicopter Slumber Party
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US News

Mom Crashes Daughter’s First Sleepover, Invents New Genre: Helicopter Slumber Party

Because nothing says 'independence' like Mom packing a fox suitcase and wine.

In a heartwarming debut of parental smothering, Aria's mom tagged along to her daughter's first-ever sleepover, turning ...

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France Offers Lebanon ‘Love Contract’ to Date Israel, No Rom-Com Guarantee
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World News

France Offers Lebanon ‘Love Contract’ to Date Israel, No Rom-Com Guarantee

Because nothing says peace like forcing decades-long enemies to swipe right in Paris.

In a move that’s about as subtle as a grandpa trying TikTok dances, France cooked up a peace plan requiring Lebanon to p...

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Oscar Viewers Save Big, Stream The Secret Agent Instead of Agents of Secrecy
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Technology

Oscar Viewers Save Big, Stream The Secret Agent Instead of Agents of Secrecy

Because nothing says Hollywood glam like discounted ads and ice cream gadgets.

In a spectacular budget-friendly nod to 2026 Oscars enthusiasts, Hulu and Disney Plus slashed their ad-supported bundle ...

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Trump Declares Hormuz Strait Open, Except When It Isn't
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World News

Trump Declares Hormuz Strait Open, Except When It Isn't

100% destroyed Iran’s military, but drones keep crashing the party anyway.

On Saturday, President Trump tweeted a fleet fantasy promising warships from China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the ...

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