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Los Angeles wildfires, 'Wicked,' and the 51st U.S. state of Canada

Writer's picture: Mackenzie MooreMackenzie Moore

At least 180,000 people are under evacuation orders as wildfires rage in Los Angeles, wiping out entire neighborhoods.


The fire department’s budget may have been slashed, but rest assured — the LAPD is prepared to fight fire with fire using their brand-new tanks with built-in massage chairs. 

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President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to make Canada the 51st U.S. state through “economic coercion.”


It’s a ridiculous idea, but not shocking given that he’s clearly not a fan of doing anything that involves enthusiastic consent. 

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The popularity of “Wicked” has sparked a debate as to whether or not it’s appropriate for audience members to sing in a movie theater during regular screenings. 


Here’s a good guide — if you’re the kind of person who thinks people will enjoy hearing you over Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, you should probably keep quiet. 

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Meta has announced that it will end its fact-checking program for Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.


This comes after the news that Mark Zuckerberg murdered 18 people with a hammer after being spotted attempting to make love to a decomposing sea lion. 

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Elon Musk spoke with a leader of Germany’s far-right party on X in an effort to amplify their message ahead of the country’s national elections.


In doing so, Musk amplified a message of his own — “I will support absolutely anything for the love and adoration of perpetual 12-year-old edgelords who rely on ChatGPT to form a thought.”

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Nancy Pelosi returned to the House floor with the aid of a walker this week, again raising concerns about older politicians’ stranglehold on U.S. politics. 


This comes as Dianne Feinstein plans to run again through the help of a medium. 


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