Economy

SEATTLE, Washington – While the country’s leaders insist the economy has never been better, Starbucks Coffee’s latest announcement of a new dollar menu throws that claim into question. “In a time of tariffs and inflation, we’ve worked hard to keep prices low for our customers,” says company spokesperson Caffay O’Lay. “Today, we reveal our new…

SAN JOSE, California – A well-known influencer is proposing adding a stage to the business cycle, to celebrate success. Erik Finman, known around the world as the “teen who made a fortune in crypto,” has floated the creation of the Optimization Intermission, an official element of the traditional four-stage business cycle that is a staple…

WASHINGTON D.C. – The federal government will create a new high-level department to counteract an attempt by an Australia state to throw the world plastic fish market into turmoil. A White House report gave some preliminary details on the Department of Condiment Security, to be headed up by former NYC mayor and Trump advisor Rudy…

MANHATTAN, Kansas – The “Little Apple” is getting a much bigger bite of the prize. This northeastern Kansas town will soon be home to a gleaming new glassmaking plant, which has secured an exclusive contract to manufacture screens for iPhones and Apple Watches. Corning, headquartered in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, said that its initial agreement to make…

PLANO, TX – Following a study confirming that $7 is too steep for a tiny, edible bag of carcinogens, Frito-Lay executives are reportedly scrambling to adjust their pricing strategy before customers come to their senses and make healthier, cheaper choices. “When sales plummeted and our stock tanked just hours after we raised prices by 100%,…

DENVER, Colorado – Days after learning he would require a kidney transplant, CEO Brent Mallory updated the company’s paid time off policy to allow employees to exchange blood, plasma, and select vital organs for additional vacation days. “This is about creating a culture of care,” said Mallory, 47, who just last month denied office manager…

WACO, Texas – Local woman Callie Jo Johnson made a beeline for Aldi this morning, clutching a $20 bill, a wad of coupons, and the perception that a “stock market crash” meant food was going on sale. “I heard on the radio that the stock market done crashed,” Callie Jo said, steering her cart down…

MENLO PARK, CA — After years of hard work and dedication, it finally paid off: Meta executives were overjoyed, some even wiping away tears, as they proudly announced their 200% bonuses. In what was regarded as the most heartfelt speech to be given at Meta, the execs addressed the soon-to-be-laid-off employees, who, tragically, hadn’t caught on…