Note: An earlier version of this story first published in April 2024. This version has been updated for 2026. April Fool's Day jokes are fun up until the person telling them becomes the punchline.

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Before the proliferation of AI slop, there was April Fools. It’s that time of year when you’re not sure if anything you see online is real. And brands do have a lot of fun with gullible fans. As you ...

Every year on April 1st, something unusual happens around the world. Strange announcements appear online. Friends behave suspiciously. Brands release “big news” that feels just slightly too bizarre to ...

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March is over and April Fools' Day is here. As Nevadans are pulling pranks on their friends, they may be wondering what the origins of the joke-based holiday are. As it turns out, the holiday may have ...

April Fool's Day jokes are fun up until the person telling them becomes the punchline. Some companies have discovered their innocent shenanigans failed to delight audiences and instead tarnished their ...