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Strange News: Bear Fraud, Iraq and Child Marriage, The Onion Buys Infowars, China's Peruvian Megaport and More

Stuff They Don't Want You To Know

CHAPTER

The Onion's Bold Move: Acquiring Infowars

This chapter examines The Onion's acquisition of Alex Jones's InfoWars, focusing on its implications for the satire newspaper's shift back to print and online subscriptions. It also highlights the legal troubles surrounding Jones, particularly related to defamation lawsuits linked to Sandy Hook. The chapter critiques the complexities of bankruptcy auctions while emphasizing the importance of supporting the families affected by misinformation.

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