multi source·3h ago·8 sources analyzed
The Onion plans to lease Infowars for parody content
The Onion has reached a new agreement to lease Infowars from Alex Jones's company, which is facing liquidation. The plan involves transforming the controversial site into a platform for parody. (sources: bbc, ap, blockclubchicago, npr, rollingstone)
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The Onion intends to take over Infowars and convert it into a parody website. This move follows a judge's decision blocking a previous purchase attempt.
- The Onion has agreed to a licensing deal for Infowars.
- Alex Jones's company is currently facing liquidation.
- The Onion aims to turn Infowars into a parody platform.
Why it matters
This development highlights ongoing efforts to address controversial media platforms and their content.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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