Phrasebook Down!

Popular social networking site "Phrasebook" goes down, causing panic among people unused to speaking with actual members of their species.

Original Story: Facebook Down Again

Wookiee Evolution Evidence Shocks

Wookiee evolution tied to tales of dragons, betrayal, and incest in an editorial just released on the holonet. Trandoshan apologists agree.

Original Story: Did George R.R. Martin create Wookiees?

Eegor Strikes Kattada

Galactic Storm Eegor strikes Kattada, with plasma winds at the low end of storm force. Navigation disrupted as the planetary shield holds.

Original Story:  Hurricane-force wind gusts reported on Bermuda as Igor approaches

Magma Plume Site Dead

Site of the magma plume eruption on Glee Anselm is declared completely sealed, leaving only cleanup of heavily polluted waters.

Original Story:  BP oil well 'effectively dead' 5 months after spill began

Invasive Aliens Cost

Leading Core World planetologists warn of invasive alien species in most planets' ecosystems, with damage of 12 quadrillion credits a year.

Original Story: Urgent call on EU to stop billion-euro 'alien invasion'

Trapped Miners Reached

Borehole reaches trapped Apatros miners, who responded with a muffled cheer followed by a game of sabaac using new chips sent down the hole.

Original Story: 2nd bore hole reaches 33 trapped in Chile mine

Holotoonist Hides

The holotoonist behind "Draw Darth Andeddu Day" goes into hiding amongst increasing death threats. The holotoonist from Byblos called off...

Original Story: US cartoonist goes into hiding after threat from Islamic extremists

Smashers to be Billed

Planners for the "Sith Holocron Smashing Day" to be billed 180,000 credits for security preparations that were not needed.

Original Story: City plans to bill pastor for security around planned Quran burning

Storm Kah'rel Upgraded

Galactic Storm Kah'rel upgraded to major navigational hazard, while navigologists express concern that nearby planets may be affected.

Original Story: Karl upgraded to Category 1 hurricane

Uniforms for Sports Reporters?

Sports reporters across the Republic to consider wearing uniforms to prevent harassment in locker-room interviews.

Original Story: NFL: Be respectful to women reporters