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August 30, 2022

3-legged alligator in Florida unexpectedly goes viral on TikTok: 'Definitely shocking'

A three-legged alligator in Fort Myers, Florida, was seen trying to cross a road at night in this viral TikTok video, created by Amanda Leigh Demuth of Cape Coral.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.