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September 2, 2024

After 'nightmare' weekend, woman denies family member's kids another free getaway at her home

Writing on Reddit, a woman in her 30s described a "nightmare" scenario when the three children of her brother stayed at her home for a weekend — and why she won't agree to the arrangement again.

September 2, 2024

Cucumber shortages in Iceland blamed on TikTok craze: 'First time we have experienced something like this'

A Canadian user's viral TikTok recipes for cucumber salad have received millions of views and are partly to blame, apparently, for a shortage of the vegetable in Iceland.

September 1, 2024

Woman run over by police officer while sunbathing at New Jersey beach: police

A police officer in Wildwood, New Jersey, ran over a woman while driving a pickup truck on Wednesday, authorities say. The woman suffered broken ribs and an injured lung.

September 1, 2024

Grieving man refuses to give deceased wife's clothes to 'selfish' sister

A man writing on Reddit described a family situation in which his "selfish" sister would like the clothes left behind by his deceased wife. The drama has drawn over 22,000 reactions.

September 1, 2024

Beware 'love bombing,' the dangerous relationship-manipulation tactics everyone's talking about

What is love bombing? The relationship-manipulation tactics involved in the trendy term are turning heads. A marriage and family therapist weighed in on what's involved and what to know.

August 31, 2024

Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years

A library book checked out in 1974 was returned to the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia after a woman found the book cleaning out her sister's home.

August 30, 2024

Bride walks herself down wedding aisle after mom runs late to ceremony: ‘Invitation said 2pm'

A social media user sought advice after walking down the aisle alone due to her mother's tardiness at her wedding. An etiquette expert weighed in on the dramatic incident.

August 30, 2024

Archaeologists find 500-year-old navigational tool in Poland, possible connection to Copernicus

Excavation in the town of Frombork conducted by an archaeology organization discovered a rare-find compass that dates back 500 years and could have been used by Copernicus.

August 30, 2024

California officials ticket the 'Bubble Pirate,’ an artist and Navy veteran, for 'fluid littering'

A Navy veteran who dubs himself the "Bubble Pirate" was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after a performance in La Jolla, California, and is ordered to appear in court.

August 29, 2024

Wells Fargo employee found dead 4 days after clocking in at work: police

A Wells Fargo employee was found dead last week four days after clocking in for work at a Wells Fargo office in Tempe, Arizona, police said.