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February 22, 2023

Huge metal sphere washes up on Japan beach, baffles officials

A giant metal sphere that was found washed up on a beach in Hamamatsu, Japan, was to be removed Wednesday as speculation swirls over what the object is and where it came from.

February 21, 2023

New York teens nabbed after running through fence for 'Kool-Aid Man' TikTok challenge

Five juveniles and an 18-year-old were arrested in New York state this week for running through a homeowners fence as part of the Kool-Aid Man TikTok challenge.

February 21, 2023

Sex worker suspect in Nevada brothel shooting identified as former Hustler cover model

The Moonlite BunnyRanch brothel worker arrested in connection with a Monday shooting is a former Hustler cover model, according to Nevada authorities.

February 18, 2023

Repelling flies with water and pennies: Does the trick work?

People have been sharing a rumored pest control hack that supposedly repels houseflies with pennies, water and a plastic bag. Here's how and why some Americans are trying it.

February 17, 2023

Alligator in Florida found with mouth taped shut is rescued and relocated

An alligator that was found in a Florida pond with tape around her mouth has been captured and relocated to an alligator farm after a long search.

February 17, 2023

PETA offers to pay for Oscar Mayer Wienermobile's stolen catalytic converter if it becomes vegan mobile

PETA is offering to pay for the replacement costs of a catalytic converter stolen from an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile if the company turns at least one vehicle into a "NotDogMobile."

February 14, 2023

Virginia fisherman reels in rare largemouth bass from river: 'Haven't seen anything like that'

A fisherman from Virginia recently caught a rare golden largemouth bass from the James River, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

February 12, 2023

Delta passenger says flight attendant told his wife, 'Don't look at me with that stupid face'

A Delta Air Lines passenger said he and his family were treated rudely by a flight attendant who asked his wife not to look at her with "her stupid face." Here's what happened.

February 12, 2023

How odd! Large pet emu runs loose through the streets south of Boston, Massachusetts

A man's pet emu got loose south of Boston, Massachusetts, and ran through the streets until it was finally subdued and caught. The flightless bird is now back home safe and sound.

February 11, 2023

Reddit writer airs dirty laundry on the home front: Girlfriend won't wash 'my boxers'

On Reddit, a 32-year-old man described a drama going on at home: His live-in girlfriend, age 28, has stopped doing some of his laundry and the man can't understand it. Others weighed in.