18 March 2026

It's that time of year again: April Fools', when brands unleash their weirdest, wildest, and occasionally believable stunts that take the internet by storm. The tradition itself goes way back, though the origins are murky. Many historians point to 16th-century Europe, when calendar changes left some folks celebrating New Year's on the 'wrong' date – and promptly getting roasted for it.

But this week, reality is proving it can be just as absurd as any prank.

Someone pulled off a 400,000 KitKat bar heist, Kris Jenner's face has become Gen Z's new lucky profile picture, and Kanye West is confirmed to headline Wireless 2026 – though some people are still convinced it must be a joke, given his past controversies.

Yet, the biggest punchline of all? Donald Trump is still very much in office.

So, buckle up, check your sources, and remember: sometimes reality is the best prank of all.

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US president Donald Trump's love of golf is well-documented, and has long been the source of controversy.

During the 2020 presidential election campaign, then Democratic nominee Joe Biden attacked the Republican for golfing during the coronavirus pandemic. More recently, the 79-year-old has sparked backlash for golfing amid the war in Iran.

He even criticised President Barack Obama for allegedly "playing golf all day" while the "TSA [Transportation Security Administration] is falling apart" and airports are "a total disaster" – in a May 2016 tweet which resurfaced this week amid a nationwide shortage of TSA workers and a partial government shutdown.

And now, speaking at the Future Investment Initiative summit in Miami – a Saudi investment conference – on Friday (27 March), golf was mentioned during his address while praising Dan "Raizin" Caine, who is the US' highest-ranking military officer as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

He said: "His first name is Dan but his nickname is 'Raizin'. I love that.

"He's a great general. He's like one of those football coaches that's great … and the other guys are out there playing golf."

Oops.

Of course, people soon pointed out the irony and said the president has "no self-awareness".

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If you ever needed more proof of the Kardashian effect, you only need to look at the outcome of a Kim Kardashian-led charity auction held to raise money for women's legal funds.

Between the 45-year-old herself studying to become a lawyer and even landing a TV gig playing one in All's Fair, it's safe to say that Kim is making moves in the legal scene.

Did we also mention her real-life divorce attorney just launched a court-approved collection with Reformation?

Most recently, the business mogul-meets-reality star decided to use her exposure for good, and auctioned off her most iconic costumes from Hulu show, All's Fair, to raise money for the Legal Aid Fund of Los Angeles - specifically those trying to leave abusive relationships, file restraining orders, or set up child custody agreements.

As you can imagine, the pieces didn't come cheaply, and some items didn't receive any bids at all, including a $6,000 Christian Dior fox fur-trim pink suit from 1999, and a red, satin John Galliano for Christian Dior F/W 1997, which featured in episode seven of the show, and was listed for $32,000.

Some pieces also got so much social media attention that false bids began accumulating, including $80 million on a John Galliano angora jacket and a coordinating satin maxi skirt - which ended up legitimately selling for $100,200.

Other high sellers included a $100,100 Christian Dior four-piece printed set, and a $10,100 rare BOSS seven-piece suit, including briefcase and pumps.

Move over WFH vs in-office productivity debate, TikTok has sparked a fresh workplace conversation: the so-called 'office air glow down'.

Typically, a scroll through TikTok serves up before-and-after 'glow-ups' off the back of lifestyle changes, divorces, or simply hitting the two-litre-a-day water intake.

But now, the narrative is seemingly shifting with some users suggesting the office air is creating a 'glow-down'.

The term is now being linked to in-office work, with creators pointing to everything from harsh lighting to dry, recycled air as the culprits.

One TikToker, Noa, has brought particular attention to the trend after sharing an unfiltered glimpse into her corporate routine. In a series of photos that have racked up a staggering 5.2 million views, she documented the apparent effects of office life from frizzy hair to makeup deterioration, dry skin, and breakouts.

"POV: You're a victim of office air," she wrote in the caption.

The real question, though, is whether there is any truth to it... 

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