• Smart Refrigerator Becomes Family’s Sole Breadwinner After Landing Role in Popular Soap Opera

    Section I – The Refrigerated Rising Star Maplewood, New Jersey — In a turn of events that local economists are now calling “the inevitable culmination of the gig-appliance economy,” a stainless-steel, Wi-Fi–enabled smart refrigerator has been cast as the brooding cardiothoracic surgeon “Dr. Chillingsworth” on America’s longest-running afternoon soap, “As the Daisy Wilts.” The Henderson…


  • National Weather Service Announces New Ultra-Specific Forecasts After Hiring Psychic Octopus

    In a groundbreaking move that has sent ripples through the meteorological community, the National Weather Service (NWS) announced today that they have hired an unprecedented consultant to aid in their forecasting efforts: Paul the Psychic Octopus. Famous for his flawless predictions during the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Paul has been resurrected from retirement—allegedly with a…


  • AI Sentience Rejected by Supreme Court Due to Lack of Permanent Address

    In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has definitively ruled against granting sentience to artificial intelligence, citing the primary reason as the entities’ inability to provide a permanent address. Despite compelling arguments presented by a coalition of legal experts, ethicists, and particularly eloquent chatbots, the justices maintained that without an address, AI lacks the fundamental…


  • Nationwide Recall Issued for All Mirrors After Public Demand for More Relatable Reflections

    In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through the realms of home decor and self-perception, the U.S. Department of Reflective Surfaces (USDRS) announced a nationwide recall of all mirrors. The decision follows mounting public outcry for reflections that are “more relatable” and less prone to highlighting human imperfections. The recall, which covers every mirror…


  • Man Unwittingly Joins Revolutionary Movement After Confusing It for Line at Starbucks

    In a groundbreaking moment for both caffeine enthusiasts and political revolutionaries, local man Jeremy Dawson has accidentally become the figurehead of a burgeoning social movement after mistaking a protest line for the queue at his neighborhood Starbucks. Dawson, an accountant known for his meticulous attention to detail in spreadsheets but not much else, was on…


  • Department of Motor Vehicles Installs Meditation Pods for Staff Experiencing Existential Crisis Over New Form 72B-Q9

    In an unprecedented move to address the growing mental health concerns among its employees, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has installed meditation pods in offices nationwide. This initiative comes in response to what insiders are calling “an existential crisis of cosmic proportions” triggered by the introduction of the new Form 72B-Q9. The form, which…


  • New Study Reveals 83% of Email Users Simply Hope Inbox Clutter Will Achieve Sentience and Organize Itself

    In a groundbreaking study that has left email users both hopeful and mildly terrified, researchers at the Institute of Digital Futility have revealed that a staggering 83% of email users are relying on the off-chance that their inbox clutter will spontaneously achieve sentience and organize itself. The study, titled “Inbox Intelligence: A Futile Hope or…


  • New Virtual Reality Headset Promises Users Realistic Experience of Losing Internet Connection

    In a bold move that has left tech enthusiasts and hermits alike scratching their heads, virtual reality company DisconnectVR has unveiled its latest innovation: the Disconnection 3000. This cutting-edge headset promises users an unprecedentedly realistic simulation of losing internet connectivity at the most inconvenient moments. “People have been clamoring for more authentic digital experiences,” said…


  • New Government Program Successfully Converts National Debt Into Collectible NFTs

    In an unprecedented move that has left economists scratching their heads and art collectors reaching for their digital wallets, the federal government announced today the successful conversion of the national debt into a series of limited-edition collectible NFTs. The initiative, dubbed “Debt-Chain,” aims to transform trillions of dollars in debt into what officials are calling…


  • Nation Relieved After CIA Confirms UFO Sightings Were Just Government Drones Spying on Citizens

    In a development that has provided immense relief to the American public, the CIA has confirmed that recent UFO sightings were simply government drones conducting routine surveillance on citizens. This announcement puts to rest weeks of speculation and concern over extraterrestrial visitors, replacing it with the comforting reality of domestic espionage. “We are pleased to…


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