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Americans rush to learn Mandarin on Duolingo as TikTok ban looms and RedNote rises (www.themirror.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/shoofinsmertz on 2025-01-16 21:14:25.

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Utah trans girls now required to meet testosterone levels stricter than NCAA to compete in high school sports (www.sltrib.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/JAlbert653 on 2025-01-16 20:28:54.

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Soup You Can Suck On: Introducing Progresso Soup Drops, the Ultimate Cold and Flu Season Comfort (www.generalmills.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/SpaceCowpoke_ on 2025-01-16 20:08:05.

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After shutting down several popular emulators, Nintendo admits emulation is legal. (www.androidauthority.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/OhFishBeardman on 2025-01-16 19:22:49.

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Middlesbrough people smuggler faces jail after woman found in glovebox (www.thenorthernecho.co.uk)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/Curtilia on 2025-01-16 17:55:51.

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Rudy Giuliani doesn't show up to trial over whether he must give up his home and World Series rings (apnews.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/fuzzball517 on 2025-01-16 17:17:52.

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Bleach Anime Used in New Zealand Murder Case Defense (www.animenewsnetwork.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/Amirashika on 2025-01-16 15:54:41.

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BT scraps EV charging point scheme having only installed one (www.bbc.co.uk)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/JDiddly14 on 2025-01-16 15:29:27.

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Southwest pilot removed from cockpit, booked for DUI (www.cbsnews.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/Ovaryraptor on 2025-01-16 14:39:49.

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Mathematicians Discover New Way for Spheres to ‘Kiss’ (www.quantamagazine.org)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/bezko on 2025-01-16 14:38:27.

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Moon added to list of threatened cultural sites for first time (www.theguardian.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/Hrmbee on 2025-01-16 14:38:00.

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UK granny, high on cheap booze, left wandering in a Bangkok Hotel stark naked after going to bed (www.thaiexaminer.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/TDYDave2 on 2025-01-16 13:27:51.

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Pakistan police arrest man for killing citizen for Umrah tickets (www.arabnews.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/Fan387 on 2025-01-16 13:16:30.

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David Spade offers $5K to those who catch arsonists lighting fires in L.A. (globalnews.ca)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/XXmynameisNeganXX on 2025-01-16 12:09:36.

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A Microsoft change to the Linux kernel caused major breakage, but was caught in time (www.osnews.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/DeviantPlayeer on 2025-01-16 08:57:32.

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Pakistan PM orders inquiry after national airline ad accused of evoking 9/11 imagery (www.theguardian.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/carolinaindian02 on 2025-01-16 07:53:09.

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Soccer Team Fires Falcon Handler For Posting Picture Of His Penis Implant On Instagram (www.whiskeyriff.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/Pleasant_One8771 on 2025-01-16 04:10:27.

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China to Create Flag That Waves on the Moon Despite Lack of Oxygen (greekreporter.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/NeverEndingDClock on 2025-01-16 03:56:14.

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Cloud over nuclear plant 'no cause for concern' (www.bbc.co.uk)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/StandardHuckleberry0 on 2025-01-15 21:46:39.

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Homeless Man Arrested on Suspicion of Starting a Devastating L.A. Wildfire Using a ‘Flamethrower (www.tagde24.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/gay_boy_us on 2025-01-15 13:00:44.

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How to Land a Job with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) (news.clearancejobs.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/fartifiedgood on 2025-01-15 12:05:20.

DOGE was intentional I'm sure to neg DOGEcoin.

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How a Woman Lost €830,000 to AI Brad Pitt Romance Scam (www.tagde24.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/gay_boy_us on 2025-01-15 11:46:38.

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UnitedHealth, employer of slain exec Brian Thompson, found to have overcharged some cancer patients for drugs by over 1,000% (fortune.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/GoodMornEveGoodNight on 2025-01-16 01:45:53.

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MY HOA Banned Me From Charging My Tesla Cybertruck in the Common Area, Says “It Needs to be Unplugged Due to Fire Concerns” (www.torquenews.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/teslawriter on 2025-01-16 01:05:39.

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'If you want to take it outside ...': Rep. Nancy Mace challenges Rep. Jasmine Crockett at House hearing (www.nbcnews.com)

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The original post: /r/nottheonion by /u/RhythmMethodMan on 2025-01-16 00:45:34.