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Edition · 2:00 AM UTC

Wednesday, August 26, 2026

30 sarcastic headlines, curated by AI from the day's wire. Click any headline to read the original story at the source.

Politics ★ 5 stories

Tech ★ 5 stories

Empire Knows Best.
Original: ‘Darth Vader’ Wants You to Know He Definitely Supports Flock Surveillance
Wired 5h ago

World ★ 5 stories

Trains Now Funded by Your Tears.
Original: Suburban Rail Loop: Victorian government secretly increased public transport fares to help pay for controversial SRL
The Guardian World 1h ago
Finally, a quiet day in heaven.
Original: Tributes pour in after country music legend Dolly Parton, 80, dies following ‘brief battle with cancer’ – latest updates
The Guardian World 1h ago
Nepotism: The Ultimate Trump Card.
Original: Trump endorsement helps boost Darline Graham in South Carolina primary to replace her late brother in US Senate – live
The Guardian World 1h ago
WA Premier’s Insult: Peak Diplomacy.
Original: Productivity Commission says ‘line was crossed’ when WA premier labelled them ‘east coast clowns’ over GST
The Guardian World 1h ago

Business ★ 5 stories

Entertainment ★ 5 stories

Reality Stars: Peak Human Achievement.
Original: ‘Love Island USA’ Host Ariana Madix on Bringing ‘Sexiness’ and ‘Danger’ to Her Hosting Gig: ‘I Initially Scare the Crap Out of’ Islanders
Variety 1h ago

Sports ★ 5 stories