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Indonesian Official Says He’s Innocent Because He Wasn’t Given Vest
Indonesian suspect in KPK sting sparks legal chaos, arguing that without the symbolic orange vest, no formal arrest can be recognized.
Jan 11 • Leigh McKiernon
New AI Passes Turing Test by Immediately Getting Banned in Indonesia
Indonesia suspends AI chatbot that reportedly mimicked local online behavior a little too accurately.
Jan 10 • Leigh McKiernon
Trump Invades Greenland, Renames It ‘Orange Land’
Greenland is renamed Orange Land after a formal announcement from Trump, with officials insisting the move is “very legal.”
Jan 8 • Leigh McKiernon
Epstein Coverage Generates Enough Content to Distract Nation from Literally Everything Else
Congress halts legislative duties as Epstein coverage dominates national attention. Protesters too distracted to care.
Jan 7 • Leigh McKiernon
Indonesia Divided Over Whether Stand-Up Comedy Is Still Funny or Now Illegal
A viral stand-up performance has reignited national debate over whether comedy remains protected expression or a legal risk.
Jan 7 • Leigh McKiernon
Kennedy Center Renaming Sparks Boycott From People Who Just Googled What the Kennedy Center Is
Outrage over the Kennedy Center’s new name has sparked national protest... mostly from people who’ve never been to a show.
Jan 6 • Leigh McKiernon
Khamenei Flees Iran for Sadiq Khan’s Spare Bedroom in East London
Iran’s Supreme Leader reportedly flees to London and is now staying in Mayor Sadiq Khan’s spare bedroom amid rising unrest and global controversy.
Jan 6 • Leigh McKiernon
Tourism Authority Assures Public Fewer Foreign Tourists Will “Improve Authenticity”
With tourism numbers down, Thai officials promote authenticity and cultural value as the country’s new selling point.
Jan 6 • Leigh McKiernon
Pentagon Clarifies Smuggler Boat Was Destroyed for Its Own Safety
The Pentagon says a smuggler boat was destroyed not as an act of force, but for its own safety, describing it as “a very dangerous boat.”
Jan 5 • Leigh McKiernon
New Penal Code Criminalizes Insulting President, Netizens Accept Challenge
A new law in Indonesia bans insulting the president. The internet, predictably, considers this a personal invitation.
Jan 5 • Leigh McKiernon
Man Attends A&E For Sore Throat After Being Told GP Appointment Available In 2027
A man rushed to A&E with a sore throat after discovering the next GP appointment available was in the summer of 2027.
Jan 4 • Leigh McKiernon
Experts Conclude India Doesn’t Need Trade Deals, Just One Relative Abroad
Experts claim India’s global trade already runs through family networks, questioning the need for formal trade agreements.
Jan 4 • Leigh McKiernon
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