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WASHINGTON D.C. — In a shocking turn of events that has left millions of Americans reeling, the entire nation collectively realized today that they would be unable to spend money for an entire 24-hour period due to the government-mandated " Blackout Friday " initiative. The unprecedented crisis has sparked widespread panic, with citizens grappling with the terrifying prospect of existing without engaging in commerce for a full day. "I... I don't know what to do with my hands," stammered Sarah Johnson, a 32-year-old marketing executive from Chicago, as she stared blankly at her idle smartphone. "I've tried swiping my credit card on various surfaces around my apartment, but nothing's happening. Is this what our ancestors felt like?" The initiative, announced by Karen McDollars as a measure to "remind Americans of the joys of non-consumerist living," has been met with confusion, outrage, and in some cases, physical symptoms of wit...

LOS ANGELES— In a groundbreaking move that has left sports management experts scratching their heads and trust fund babies cheering, Netflix's new series "Running Point" has conclusively proven that nepotism is the secret sauce to success in professional basketball. The show, which premiered last week, follows the misadventures of Isla Gordon (Kate Hudson), a party-loving heiress who suddenly finds herself at the helm of a struggling NBA team, armed with nothing but her family name and an impressive collection of designer pantsuits. "We wanted to showcase the untapped potential of individuals who have never worked a day in their lives," said showrunner Mindy Kaling, herself a product of hard work and talent, but don't worry about that right now. "It's high time we celebrated the true heroes of our society: those born on third base thinking they hit a triple." The series has taken the entertainment world by storm, with critics praising its...

BUCHAREST, ROMANIA — In a stunning move that no one asked for, self-proclaimed “Top G” and part-time legal defendant Andrew Tate has officially announced his latest educational endeavor: Top G Prison Survival 101 —an online course designed to help “real men” maintain dominance while serving time behind bars. Tate, who is currently entangled in legal battles in Romania, has assured his followers that his latest incarceration stint was not an unfortunate turn of events, but rather a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to gain exclusive, high-value knowledge” that he is now generously offering at a discounted rate of 500 cartons of cigarettes or the prison equivalent of $10,000 USD. “This isn’t a setback—it’s a strategic business move,” Tate explained in a video filmed from a dimly lit holding cell, where he was inexplicably shirtless. “The Matrix tried to break me, but instead, they gave me free housing, a free gym , and 24/7 access to my thoughts—exactly what an alpha male needs to...

HOLLYWOOD — In a rare moment of Hollywood actually listening to the people, DreamWorks has officially announced Shrek 5 , sending fans into a frenzy. After years of unwanted sequels, soulless reboots, and approximately 17 live-action Disney remakes no one asked for, the entertainment industry has finally made a decision that everyone can support . For over a decade, Shrek fans have been crying out for another installment of the beloved franchise. And now, after years of speculation, internet memes, and ironic devotion, DreamWorks has decided to stop fighting the inevitable. The swamp is back, baby. Why Fans Have Been Begging for This If there is one franchise that has refused to die—both in popularity and in meme culture domination —it’s Shrek . The original 2001 film was a massive hit, revolutionizing animated movies with its satirical take on fairy tales, its unapologetic love of fart jokes, and, of course, its iconic Smash Mouth soundtrack . Since then, Shrek has ta...

JOHANNESBURG — As players eagerly boot up Pokémon Legends: ZA , they are greeted with a breathtakingly massive, seemingly endless open world. Some would call it ambitious. Others, after wandering for six straight hours without encountering anything but an occasional Pidgey, would call it a bold experiment in anti-entertainment. "I mean, it's big —I'll give them that," said Mark Tully, a veteran Pokémon fan who hasn't seen another living soul, human or Pokémon, since leaving the first town. "The open world is so expansive, I feel like I’m starring in my own episode of Survivor: Pokémon Edition . Except there’s no Jeff Probst, no food, and honestly, no game." Game Freak, the developers behind the latest Pokémon installment, promised an immersive, living world filled with adventure. What they neglected to mention, however, was that much of this adventure consists of walking across vast, empty fields, contemplating one's life choices while despera...

King Charles III, has just announced that his mum, Queen Elizabeth (aka Queen Lizzy) bequeathed $700,000 to her favorite Major League Baseball team, the world champion Houston Astros. The queen was very fond of Astros superstar Jose Altuve, who last year sent her four front row tickets to an Astros home game, which the queen attended with her son King Charles III, and Prince Harry and his gorgeously sexy wife Meghan Markle. Buck House reported that Lizzy was so thrilled, excited, and honored at Jose's kind gesture that she sent him, one of her prized autographed 17th century Queen Anne crowns. She asked the Venezuelan native for an autographed baseball. Altuve not only sent her three autographed baseballs, he also sent her one of his autographed fielder's gloves, an autographed baseball bat, a pair of autographed baseball cleats, and one of his autographed crotch cups. https://lighthousenewsnetwork.com/king-charles-iii-reveals-that-queen-elizabeth-lef...

HOLLYWOOD — In a stunning move that no one could have possibly seen coming except for literally everyone, DreamWorks Animation has officially announced Shrek 5 will introduce a brand-new character: Shrek’s long-lost brother, Brock the Ogre , a smooth-talking, ruggedly handsome, and completely unnecessary addition to the Shrek universe. Even less shocking? He will be voiced by Chris Pratt. “Fans have been waiting years for a Shrek sequel, and we wanted to make sure we delivered something fresh, exciting, and, most importantly, completely dictated by market research,” said a DreamWorks spokesperson at a press conference, standing in front of a 60-foot cardboard cutout of Chris Pratt flexing. “Brock is the fun, relatable, and slightly more attractive alternative to Shrek, perfect for today’s audiences who demand protagonists that look like they have a personal trainer.” A Brother With a Conveniently Marketable Backstory According to DreamWorks, Brock the Ogre is Shrek’s younge...