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Satirical Site The Onion Acquires Infowars in Bankruptcy Auction

Satirical Site The Onion Acquires Infowars in Bankruptcy Auction

Texas, Friday, 15 November 2024.
The Onion has purchased Alex Jones’ Infowars in a bankruptcy auction, supported by Sandy Hook families. This unprecedented move aims to transform the controversial platform into a comedic website, marking a significant shift in media ownership and accountability for misinformation.

Trump Taps Musk to Lead Government Efficiency Drive

Trump Taps Musk to Lead Government Efficiency Drive

Washington D.C., Wednesday, 13 November 2024.
President-elect Donald Trump announces Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will spearhead a new Department of Government Efficiency. The initiative aims to streamline bureaucracy, reduce regulations, and cut wasteful spending by July 4, 2026.

Cost-of-Living Crisis Overshadows Biden's Economic Achievements

Cost-of-Living Crisis Overshadows Biden's Economic Achievements

Washington, D.C., Tuesday, 12 November 2024.
Despite strong economic indicators under the Biden administration, including low unemployment and wage growth, voters’ perception of a cost-of-living crisis led to Democratic losses in the 2024 election. The disconnect between positive economic data and public sentiment highlights the challenges in communicating policy successes.