Well Done, Arianna, and Happy April Fool’s Day to You, Too!

The Huffington Post Media Group announced Friday that it became the latest online news source to implement a paywall -- a very, very selective paywall, applying only to employees of The New York Times and residents of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Improbable? Naturally: Check your calendar.

The Huffington Post Media Group announced Friday that it became the latest online news source to implement a paywall — a very, very selective paywall, applying only to employees of The New York Times and residents of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Improbable? Naturally: Check your calendar.

The April Fool’s Day prank was the brainchild of HuffPost Media Group president and editor-in-chief Arianna Huffington. Highlights from her post:

Today marks a significant transition for The Huffington Post Media Group, as we introduce digital subscriptions for employees of The New York Times.

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