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Target CEO Declares 'Not an Everything Store,' Invests Billion Anyway
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Business

Target CEO Declares 'Not an Everything Store,' Invests Billion Anyway

Because confusing customers with contradictions is the new retail strategy.

Target’s Minneapolis headquarters hosted CEO Michael Fiddelke and his noble quest to reboot a fading empire after three ...

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Oil Prices Act Calm While Strait of Hormuz Plays Hard to Get
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Business

Oil Prices Act Calm While Strait of Hormuz Plays Hard to Get

Markets hope Iran’s blockade is just another false alarm from Boy Who Cried Wolf Ltd.

Since the attacks on Iran ramped up in early 2026, global oil prices have modestly spiked to around $81 a barrel, flirti...

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Trump Declares Infinite War Ammo as World Awaits Plot Twist
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US News

Trump Declares Infinite War Ammo as World Awaits Plot Twist

US president casually reveals stocks allow 'wars forever'—talk about party endurance.

In a late-night volume boost to Truth Social on March 3, 2026, former US President Donald Trump proclaimed the US muniti...

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US Orders Middle East Evacuation, Embassies Say 'Good Luck With That'
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World News

US Orders Middle East Evacuation, Embassies Say 'Good Luck With That'

Evacuation plans not included, tourists advised to DIY their own rescue missions.

In what could be described as a masterclass in 'fire, aim, scramble,' the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran on...

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UAE Promises To Launch Biggest 'Not Invited To This Fight' Comeback Ever
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World News

UAE Promises To Launch Biggest 'Not Invited To This Fight' Comeback Ever

800 Iranian projectiles later, UAE considers punching back like it’s dodgeball season.

Since day one of the Gulf reality show war, Iran has been pelting the UAE with a whopping 186 ballistic missiles (yes, 1...

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Munich’s Beer Gardens and Art Scene Collude to Make Tourists Never Want to Leave
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World News

Munich’s Beer Gardens and Art Scene Collude to Make Tourists Never Want to Leave

One city offers pretzels, Banksy shredding, and braised veal cheeks for your soul.

Munich flexes as the city that convinces you to quit your job after three days thanks to its legendary combo of roasted ...

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Israeli Air Force Accidentally Turns Iranian Supreme Leader Auditions Into Fire Drill
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World News

Israeli Air Force Accidentally Turns Iranian Supreme Leader Auditions Into Fire Drill

Voting on holy rulers interrupted by precision airstrike, because why not?

On Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force conducted an airstrike on the building housing Iran's Council of Experts in Qom, holy ...

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Man Buys Enough Land to Host Every Lost Tourist in America Twice Over
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Business

Man Buys Enough Land to Host Every Lost Tourist in America Twice Over

Stanley Kroenke is singlehandedly ruining the game of Monopoly.

Stanley Kroenke, a 78-year-old billionaire worth $22.2 billion as of March 2026, became America’s largest private landow...

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Trump Team Vows New Energy Fixes, But Oil Tankers Still Playing Dodgeball
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US News

Trump Team Vows New Energy Fixes, But Oil Tankers Still Playing Dodgeball

Rubio promises solutions while Oman and UAE just keep lighting things on fire.

In a plot twist only 2026 can deliver, crude oil prices are gaslighting everyone at $83 a barrel, up a spicy $10 since l...

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Sean Hannity Officially Confirms He Ghosts Tucker Carlson Like a Bad Tinder Date
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Politics

Sean Hannity Officially Confirms He Ghosts Tucker Carlson Like a Bad Tinder Date

Fox bros feud quietly while Hannity preps to fight actual left, or just naps.

On an upcoming episode of the Katie Miller Podcast dropping 6 p.m. ET Tuesday everywhere from YouTube to Rumble and even...

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US Preemptively Attacks Iran Because Israel Might Have, Eventually, Maybe
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World News

US Preemptively Attacks Iran Because Israel Might Have, Eventually, Maybe

Marco Rubio explains some casual world-ending diplomacy in one breath.

On March 2, 2026, Marco Rubio, apparently moonlighting as a global war strategist, claimed the U.S. attacked Iran to nip...

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Google’s Cameras Now Judge Your Driveway, Charge You $20 Monthly for It
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Technology

Google’s Cameras Now Judge Your Driveway, Charge You $20 Monthly for It

Because spying on your own lawn wasn’t invasive enough without a subscription.

Anish Kattukaran, the grand poobah of Google Home, graced us with a new 'Live Search' feature that makes your cameras su...

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AI Boosts Dad Bod Careers, Kicks Out Toddler Interns
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Business

AI Boosts Dad Bod Careers, Kicks Out Toddler Interns

Older pros ride ChatGPT gravy train while newbies find door locked... with AI.

The Dallas Fed's J. Scott Davis dropped a paper revealing that since ChatGPT's late 2022 debut, older workers are cashin...

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Trump Discovers Unlimited Ammo, Declares Wars Could Last Forever, Maybe Eat Snacks Too
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World News

Trump Discovers Unlimited Ammo, Declares Wars Could Last Forever, Maybe Eat Snacks Too

Confident in 'medium and upper medium grade' weapons stockpiles, because why not?

On a Monday night to remember, Donald Trump logged onto Truth Social to drop a bombshell revealing the US has a 'virtual...

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OpenAI Promises AI Won't Spy Or Kill... Unless Pentagon Says Please
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Technology

OpenAI Promises AI Won't Spy Or Kill... Unless Pentagon Says Please

Sam Altman tweaks Pentagon deal while staff debate which legalese means 'safest.'

In a weekend saga straight out of corporate satire, OpenAI staff publicly indeclared their epic Pentagon babysitting con...

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OpenAI Promises AI Won't Spy on You While Secretly Signing Pentagon Deal
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Technology

OpenAI Promises AI Won't Spy on You While Secretly Signing Pentagon Deal

Because nothing says 'trust us' like last-minute contract tweaks after protests.

On March 3, 2026, OpenAI's CEO Sam Altman performed the corporate version of a facepalm, announcing amendments to their ...

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Australia Taking Middle East Crisis 'A Day At A Time,' As If It’s A Tamagotchi
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Politics

Australia Taking Middle East Crisis 'A Day At A Time,' As If It’s A Tamagotchi

Home Affairs hints bill targets anyone who helped IS fighters, even your neighbour Bob.

On March 3, 2026, Australia’s Home Affairs Minister hinted at a bill that might snatch anyone who dared escort IS fighte...

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Airlines Play Real-Life Frogger Around Middle East Missiles
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World News

Airlines Play Real-Life Frogger Around Middle East Missiles

Planes spin U-turns like they forgot the map, missiles sign the guest list.

On June 25, 2025, Etihad Airways boldly declared all Abu Dhabi flights suspended until Tuesday afternoon, yet 12 rebelli...

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U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Attacked by Two Drones, Embassy Deploys ‘Shelter in Place’ Panic Mode
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World News

U.S. Embassy in Riyadh Attacked by Two Drones, Embassy Deploys ‘Shelter in Place’ Panic Mode

When two drones cause less damage than your inbox, but you still tell Americans to hide.

In what could be the world’s most disappointing drone attack choreography, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh faced the wrath of...

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Trump Calls Kurdish Generals To Plot Plotting Next 'Epic Rise Up'; Netanyahu On Speed Dial
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World News

Trump Calls Kurdish Generals To Plot Plotting Next 'Epic Rise Up'; Netanyahu On Speed Dial

When your war strategy sounds like a Netflix group project with too many cooks.

In the most coordinated international group text since 'Avengers: Middle East Assemble,' President Trump dialed up Iraqi...

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