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Weekly World News

Weekly World News was an American satirical newspaper known for publishing bizarre, humorous, and fictional stories often presented as factual news. It gained popularity in the 1980s and 1990s for its outlandish headlines about alien sightings, superheroes, and mythical creatures. While its content was intentionally sensational and not grounded in reality, it became a cult classic, blending entertainment with parody. The publication eventually ceased print in 2007 but remains a notable example of exaggerated, tongue-in-cheek journalism that entertained readers with its imaginative storytelling.