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Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl

September 13, 2026

Creepy 'Cat in the Hat' trend targets schools as costumed figure allegedly chases teen girl

A person dressed as the Cat in the Hat allegedly chased a teen girl in British Columbia as the creepy trend sparks school threats nationwide.

Florida woman accused of setting stranger on fire at gas station, leaving horrific burns

September 12, 2026

Florida woman accused of setting stranger on fire at gas station, leaving horrific burns

Video captured Eleanor Crawford allegedly igniting gasoline while a stranger pumped fuel at a St. Petersburg Mobil gas station, police said.

Firefighter rips a pro-Palestinian agitator wearing an Elmo costume on 9/11

September 11, 2026

Firefighter rips a pro-Palestinian agitator wearing an Elmo costume on 9/11

A firefighter confronts an agitator who was protesting near the 9/11 Memorial on the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks Friday. (X/@FrontlinesTPUSA and X/@choeshow)

Professional eater inhales a burrito to reclaim a title she had lost as world's fastest

September 8, 2026

Professional eater inhales a burrito to reclaim a title she had lost as world's fastest

Leah Shutkever reclaimed her burrito eating record at Guinness World Records HQ in London, dethroning Miki Sudo with a blistering 30.75-second time.

Police determine that a Maine Bigfoot was actually man in a 'very convincing costume'

September 7, 2026

Police determine that a Maine Bigfoot was actually man in a 'very convincing costume'

Maine police launched a Bigfoot investigation after an unusually high number of sighting calls, only to find a man in a very convincing costume.

Missouri foster mom accused of trading teen for monkey avoids prison

September 6, 2026

Missouri foster mom accused of trading teen for monkey avoids prison

Brenda Deutsch received a suspended sentence after allegedly trading a foster teen for a monkey, as the judge called her actions reprehensible.

Texas deputy screams and runs after 'dead' deer springs to feet in viral encounter

September 6, 2026

Texas deputy screams and runs after 'dead' deer springs to feet in viral encounter

The viral video has racked up over 10 million views as an East Texas sheriff's deputy discovers a motionless doe is very much alive during a night shift, a sheriff said.

Influencers reaching peak backlash after summer of ruined destinations and experiences for Americans

September 5, 2026

Influencers reaching peak backlash after summer of ruined destinations and experiences for Americans

A growing backlash against influencers and content creators is occurring this summer at a variety of locations, including OpenAI's luxury retreat, World Cup matches and Nantucket.

From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest

September 4, 2026

From cockroach milk to stepping on snakes, Ig Nobel awards celebrates science at its oddest

Cockroach milk, kissing evolution and the underwear soil test were among the unusual real studies honored at the Ig Nobel ceremony in Zurich.

Mystery beast attacks 3 people as police warn of possible rabies risk

September 4, 2026

Mystery beast attacks 3 people as police warn of possible rabies risk

New Hampshire police are warning the public after an unusually aggressive mystery animal attacked three people, with one frightening encounter caught on camera.