## The Onion wins Alex Jones' Infowars in bankruptcy auction

Authored by nbcnews.com

The Onion, the satirical news company that repeatedly spoofed conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, has won the bankruptcy auction for control over his media empire — most notably Infowars, the far-right, conspiracy-minded website that served as Jones’ primary online platform.

The Onion plans to shutter Jones’ Infowars and rebuild the website featuring well-known internet humor writers and content creators, according to a person with knowledge of the sale.

About an hour and a half after the announcement of the sale, Infowars' website was shut down.

Details of Wednesday’s auction, including how much was offered for Free Speech Systems, the parent company of Infowars, and related assets, were not immediately known.

“By divesting Jones of Infowars’ assets, the families and the team at The Onion have done a public service and will meaningfully hinder Jones’ ability to do more harm.”.

In June, Collins answered calls from followers online that The Onion purchase Infowars with a meme “looking into it.”.

“All you leftists celebrating the end of Alex Jones and Infowars, you’re fools,” he said. »

### A Ukrainian Leopard 2 Tank Met A Russian Armored Column Head-On—And Wrecked It

Authored by forbes.com

The Ukrainian army’s 33rd Mechanized Brigade and its German-made Leopard 2A4 tanks stand in their way.

Well-aimed cannon fire from the 61-ton, four-person Leopard 2A4s—31 of which equip the 33rd Mechanized Brigade’s tank battalion—put a quick stop to the Russian assault.

As a Ukrainian drone observed from overhead, at least one Leopard 2A4 firing armor-piercing rounds shot holes through two Russian tanks, an armored personnel carrier and several other vehicles. »

### Satire publication The Onion buys Alex Jones’ Infowars at auction with Sandy Hook families’ backing

Authored by apnews.com

The Onion acquired the conspiracy theory platform’s website; social media accounts; studio in Austin, Texas; trademarks; and video archive for an undisclosed sales price.

“No price would be too high for such a cornucopia of malleable assets and minds,” The Onion said in its satirical post on the sale.

He claimed the takeover by The Onion was premature because the bankruptcy judge had not yet signed off on the winning bid. »

### Trump's pick for top intel job has been accused of 'traitorous' parroting of Russian propaganda

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Outraged lawmakers accused Gabbard two years ago of echoing Russian propaganda after Gabbard posted a video on social media asserting “the undeniable fact” of purported bio labs funded by the U.S. across Ukraine.

Then-Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., said Gabbard had embraced “actual Russian propaganda” and called it “traitorous.”

Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, said Gabbard was “parroting fake Russian propaganda.”. »

### The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones' media company

Authored by npr.org

The Onion wins auction for Alex Jones' media company.

Alex Jones' media empire has been sold at auction, and the winner is The Onion.

The satirical news outlet bought Infowars' parent company, Free Speech Systems, backed by a group of Connecticut families. »

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