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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'

Canadian police roasted online for bragging about taking rusty, non-functional gun off the streets

Canada August 25, 2022

Canadian police roasted online for bragging about taking rusty, non-functional gun off the streets

The Toronto Police Department featured its latest gun seizure on Twitter, a rusty, inoperable gun, eliciting troves of ridicule from users.

Pennsylvania emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'

Pets August 23, 2022

Pennsylvania emotional support alligator is up for 'America's Favorite Pet'

A seven-year-old emotional support alligator named WallyGator is currently in first place for America’s Favorite Pet Animal Kingdom contest. The reptile has more than 68,100 TikTok followers.

UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude

Restaurants August 17, 2022

UK restaurant no longer catering to vegans because of ‘holier-than-thou’ attitude

A U.K. restaurant says it has stopped offering vegan options on its menu because it was fed up with vegans' 'holier-than-thou' attitude.

Wanted Oregon man attempts to flee arrest in slow-moving excavator, deputies follow on foot

Oregon August 15, 2022

Wanted Oregon man attempts to flee arrest in slow-moving excavator, deputies follow on foot

Jesse B. Shaw tried to escape arrest while driving a slow-moving excavator near Banks, Oregon, before eventually surrendering to Washington County deputies, authorities said.

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

WILD NATURE August 14, 2022

If you see a squirrel sprawled out on the ground, here’s what you need to know

People in NYC are seeing squirrels lying on their bellies on various grounds and surfaces. Officials have told them not to worry: It's a common cooldown technique by the animals.

UK teen car thief caught hiding in giant stuffed teddy bear: Police

United Kingdom August 11, 2022

UK teen car thief caught hiding in giant stuffed teddy bear: Police

A teenager accused of stealing a car in the U.K. was found hiding in a giant teddy bear after authorities went to a residence to arrest him last month.

Florida woman arrested for hurling uncooked steak at boyfriend of 20 years, police say

Florida August 10, 2022

Florida woman arrested for hurling uncooked steak at boyfriend of 20 years, police say

A Florida woman was arrested and jailed Sunday on a domestic assault charge for allegedly throwing a piece of uncooked steak at boyfriend during argument, police said.

Skunk sprays suspected Washington church burglar before deputies make arrest, sheriff says

Washington August 10, 2022

Skunk sprays suspected Washington church burglar before deputies make arrest, sheriff says

Grant M. Simonson, 28, allegedly broke into the Church of the Nazarene in Deer Park, Washington, before encountering a skunk outside that sprayed him during his arrest.

Naked Florida man wielding machete tried to steal another man's clothes, deputies say

Florida August 10, 2022

Naked Florida man wielding machete tried to steal another man's clothes, deputies say

Deputies in Volusia County, Florida, arrested a naked man at a gas station in DeLand after he allegedly threw a machete at another man and tried to steal his clothes.

Utah man arrested after stealing excavator, digging up grocery store parking lot in Salt Lake City: police

Utah August 7, 2022

Utah man arrested after stealing excavator, digging up grocery store parking lot in Salt Lake City: police

A Utah man stole an excavator from a construction site Saturday in Salt Lake City and drove it to a grocery store parking lot where he began to "randomly" dig, police said.

Florida homeless group discovers human skeletal remains in woods, police say

Florida August 4, 2022

Florida homeless group discovers human skeletal remains in woods, police say

Human skeletal remains were discovered early Wednesday in a wooded area behind a warehouse in Ocala, Florida, when homeless people happened upon them, authorities said.

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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

Food-Drink 2 days ago

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