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Neighborhood Cat Annexes Sedan, Owner Concedes

Article by The Desk · 30 July 2026

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A tabby known locally as Magistrate has occupied the roof of a parked 1961 saloon for eleven consecutive days. The car's owner has begun taking the bus rather than negotiate.

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humor28 July 2026

Weather Service Issues First Ever 'Vibes' Advisory

Article by The Desk

Sepia press photograph of a wet platform in gloomy weather

Forecasters, unable to agree on whether Thursday counts as rain, released a bulletin describing conditions as "damp in spirit" and advised residents to dress for whatever they believe in.

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humor25 July 2026

Local Man Wins Argument Eleven Hours After Leaving Party

Article by The Desk

Sepia press photograph of a smug cat on a car roof at dusk

A retort of devastating quality arrived at 3:40 a.m. and was immediately deployed against a bathroom mirror. Witnesses to the original conversation have gone to bed and moved on with their lives.

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