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Mandelson Claims Only Crime Was Having ‘Too Many Friends With Private Islands’ Amid Epstein File Fallout

Gloria HyperboleFebruary 25, 2026

Peter Mandelson has been arrested and released on bail after allegations that he leaked government emails and market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein while serving as business secretary.

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Hank Green Announces New ‘Billionaire Adoption Program’ for Educational Videos: ‘Take My Content, Please, Elon!’

Buck MulliganFebruary 24, 2026

Hank Green has opened Complexly’s doors to billionaire donations, promising tailored educational content—potentially about yachts, Mars, or generational wealth—in exchange for philanthropic dollars.

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UK Officials Confident in Securing ‘Best Possible Deal’ for British Firms, Define ‘Best’ as ‘Not Worst’

Penny PunchlineFebruary 23, 2026

The UK government says it's pursuing the 'best possible deal' for British firms amid US tariff threats, with officials defining 'best' as anything better than total humiliation.

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YouTubers Abandon Trivial Pursuit of Ad Revenue, Begin Collecting Entire Industries Like Pokémon Cards

Veronica TruthbombFebruary 22, 2026

Influencers turn to acquiring entire companies and launching empires as digital ad dollars dry up, signaling the dawn of a new, utterly baffling business era.

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Economy Celebrates Slight Slowdown By Buying Slightly Fewer Useless Things Than Usual

Veronica TruthbombFebruary 21, 2026

U.S. economic growth slowed to 2.2% in 2025, as consumers and businesses showed modest restraint in their spending and investments.

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Shadow Treasurer Vows to Defeat Inflation by Lifting Unemployment—‘If No One Has a Job, Prices Can’t Go Up’

Veronica TruthbombFebruary 20, 2026

Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson unveils a controversial plan to fight inflation by increasing unemployment, causing widespread confusion in Parliament.

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Nevada Sues Prediction Market for Illegally Letting Residents Gamble Somewhere That Isn’t a Casino Filled With Flashing Lights and Free Gin and Tonics

Buck MulliganFebruary 19, 2026

Nevada sues prediction market platform Kalshi for letting residents place bets online, claiming it undermines the state's traditional gambling industry.

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Putin Brings List of Completely Reasonable Demands to Geneva, Including ‘Own Ukraine, Rename it West Russia, Free Pelmeni for Kremlin Staff’

Penny PunchlineFebruary 18, 2026

Russia brings extravagant and escalating demands to Geneva peace talks with Ukraine, undeterred by mounting casualties and economic woes.

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UK Consumer Confidence Sinks to Dangerous Levels, Scientists Warn of Possible Nationwide Eeyore Epidemic

Penny PunchlineFebruary 17, 2026

UK consumer sentiment falls to historic lows amid rising debt fears, record rainfall, and looming fruit shortages.

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Wall Street CEO Assures Nervous Public: ‘Don’t Worry, Your Retirement Will Be In Excellent Hands — Ours’

Chester P. NonsenseFebruary 16, 2026

A new report reveals Wall Street banks can legally seize Americans' retirement savings during a financial crisis, with industry leaders assuring the public it will all be handled to their own benefit.

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