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July 3, 2023

'Vampire fish' in Great Lakes take bites out of large catches, unnerve anglers as population control commences

Sea lamprey, also known as vampire fish, experienced a population "blip" in the Great Lakes due to COVID-19 challenges pesticide teams faced in 2020 and 2021. Here's what to know.

July 3, 2023

Illinois man critical after commercial-grade firework explodes in face

A Cary, Illinois, man is in critical condition after a commercial grade firework exploded in his face as he inspected its initial failure to detonate as planned.

July 2, 2023

Live snake found in bag of broccoli: 'Pretty frightening,' says grandfather

A man opened a bag of broccoli in his kitchen — and found a live snake inside, tucked between the stems. He and his family drove it back to the grocery store where he bought it.

July 1, 2023

Mom of 2 young kids gets 'huge stink eye' when she fights for family's assigned seats on train

A mother described an uncomfortable travel experience on a train. She had reserved seats for herself and her children, yet others took her seats. She insisted they move.

July 1, 2023

Alligator found in Louisiana home reportedly sneaked in through dog door: 'I jumped back'

A five-foot alligator wandered into a home in Louisiana, and the animal likely got inside through a dog door, according to a viral video. Authorities removed the reptile.

June 30, 2023

Viral video shows man peeling bananas before buying to allegedly save money: 'Penny pincher'

A man has gone viral for removing a banana peel before he weighs the fruit at self-checkout, and social media users are split on the arguably extreme money-saving method.

June 28, 2023

Arizona couple marries at White Castle years after bride, once a homeless teen, was helped by fast food worker

Jamie West and Drew Schmitt got married at a White Castle location in Scottsdale, Arizona. The chain holds a special mean for the bride, who once visited White Castle while homeless.

June 28, 2023

Passenger stabs himself to death in middle of London subway station

A subway passenger died of "serious, self-inflicted injuries" after reportedly stabbing himself in front of other commuters at Sloane Square Station in London.

June 28, 2023

Florida woman leaves $300K estate to her seven Persian cats as adoption requests pour in

A woman from Tampa, Florida, has left her pricey estate to her seven pet cats after dying, according to multiple sources. Now, 156 applicants have inquired about adopting the felines.

June 27, 2023

Kentucky man's 'second favorite son' pens funny obituary for dad: 'He will be moderately missed'

An Arizona man wrote an obituary for his late father — a Kentucky resident who loved booze, family, cars and women. The honest tribute is now having a viral moment online.