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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

Sinkhole in New York woman's front yard swallows her and 2 people; all rescued, police say

North America February 2, 2023

Sinkhole in New York woman's front yard swallows her and 2 people; all rescued, police say

A 70-year-old woman from Long Island, New York, fell down a 6-foot-deep sinkhole that suddenly opened just as she was walking through her front yard.

Missouri farmers trap what they thought was a 'crazy-looking cat' — ended up being an African serval

GREAT OUTDOORS February 1, 2023

Missouri farmers trap what they thought was a 'crazy-looking cat' — ended up being an African serval

A wildlife sanctuary in Arkansas is welcoming a new African serval into its facility after rescuing the animal from a live trap in Missouri.

Alabama gas station worker makes gruesome discovery in parking lot

Alabama February 1, 2023

Alabama gas station worker makes gruesome discovery in parking lot

Police in Mobile, Alabama, said the severed human penis found at a gas station likely belonged to a motorcyclist who died after multiple vehicles struck him on I-10.

Gaming YouTuber in Japan claims pet fish took over Nintendo Switch, went on shopping spree

Odd News January 31, 2023

Gaming YouTuber in Japan claims pet fish took over Nintendo Switch, went on shopping spree

A group of motion-captured pet fish allegedly took control of a Nintendo Switch after the Pokémon game the fish were connected to had crashed during a livestream in Japan.

Seattle woman returns home to find smashed window, burglary suspect taking bath fully clothed: police

Odd News January 29, 2023

Seattle woman returns home to find smashed window, burglary suspect taking bath fully clothed: police

Police in Seattle responded to a report of a burglary at a woman's home Friday evening and found a suspect in the bathroom taking a bath with his clothes on, authorities said.

Redditors go wild when man asks if it's wrong to use treadmill in building's gym for four hours a day

LIFESTYLE January 28, 2023

Redditors go wild when man asks if it's wrong to use treadmill in building's gym for four hours a day

A Reddit user asked others on the platform if he was rude to use his apartment building's treadmill for four hours a day — and plenty of people weighed in with comment, even concern.

'Birthing makeup' divides women on TikTok as moms go 'full glam' for labor and delivery

Pregnancy January 26, 2023

'Birthing makeup' divides women on TikTok as moms go 'full glam' for labor and delivery

Some mothers have been sharing TikTok videos of themselves doing or getting their makeup professionally done before they deliver their babies.

Woman celebrating 100th birthday has tip for others: 'Avoid strange men'

LIFESTYLE January 26, 2023

Woman celebrating 100th birthday has tip for others: 'Avoid strange men'

A British woman, Olive Westerman, has just turned 100 years old — and shared with others her best advice for living a long life: "Avoid talking to strange men and you'll be just fine," she said.

Illinois police hunt for man charged with stealing funeral home van with body still inside

Illinois January 25, 2023

Illinois police hunt for man charged with stealing funeral home van with body still inside

Illinois police are searching for a 23-year-old suspect who, they say, stole a funeral home van with a body still inside the cargo area.

These baby names are 'at risk' of going 'extinct' in 2023: report

LIFESTYLE January 25, 2023

These baby names are 'at risk' of going 'extinct' in 2023: report

BabyCenter released a new report on the baby names that saw the steepest ranking decline in its State of Baby Names initiative, which is a list of the top 500 names for boys and girls.

Kansas man dies after dog steps on rifle, causing it to fire: reports

Kansas January 24, 2023

Kansas man dies after dog steps on rifle, causing it to fire: reports

A man riding in the passenger seat of a pickup truck south of Wichita, Kansas was killed after a dog in the backseat stepped on a rifle, causing it to discharge, according to reports.

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Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

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Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

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Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

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Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

Mystery solved? 150-year-old alcohol found in Utah may not be beer after all

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Mystery solved? 150-year-old alcohol found in Utah may not be beer after all