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June 25, 2024

Rare white loon captured by photographer in Canada, last seen 4 years ago

A Canadian man who describes himself as an "amateur and hobbyist photographer" captured photos of a rare white loon near a lake. He said he last saw the bird four years ago.

June 24, 2024

Carnival guests left dangling in midair after park ride malfunctions

California officials say that 18 carnival guests in Thousand Oaks were temporarily stuck on a Zipper ride after a malfunction at the Conejo Valley Days carnival.

June 24, 2024

Sandwich from New England, a most unusual treat, has fascinating story, plus 5 fun facts

Here's a look at the fascinating origins of one of New England's most treasured treats: the Fluffernutter. The peanut butter-and-marshmallow crème sandwich has existed for over 100 years.

June 22, 2024

American travel hot spots, a dramatic rescue of 38 dogs and more share-worthy headlines

This week's top Lifestyle headlines include American travel spots, the best patriotic U.S. states ahead of Fourth of July and much more. Lean back and soak it in.

June 21, 2024

Washington, DC, woman learns her $4 thrift store vase is 2,000-year-old Mayan artifact

Anne Lee Dozier of Washington, D.C. displayed a 2,000-year-old Mayan vase in her library for five years before learning its origin after picking it up at a thrift shop for $4.

June 21, 2024

Fishermen in Mississippi pull off dramatic rescue of 38 dogs treading water

Three men turned a normal day of fishing into a rescue mission after discovering 38 dogs treading water nearly one mile from a bank off Grenada Lake in Mississippi.

June 20, 2024

Prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtles to be reintroduced into Kansas waters

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, with help from Missouri State University researchers, are tagging and releasing alligator snapping turtles into Kansas waters this fall.

June 20, 2024

Can you become drunk without drinking alcohol? Here’s how it could happen

Is it possible to feel intoxicated without ever drinking an alcoholic beverage? Although very rare, some experts say it could happen, with a condition called auto-brewery syndrome.

June 19, 2024

Reddit users insist newly engaged widow not wrong to keep memento of late husband

A Reddit user widowed at age 22 had her late husband's wedding ring, plus hers, made into a cherished necklace. Now the woman is newly engaged — but her late husband's sister wants the necklace.

June 19, 2024

Mom's viral video of baby uniquely fastened to airplane seat ignites fiery debate on social media

A mom's parenting "hack" went TikTok viral after she showed her baby fastened to an airplane seat using a household attachment in an effort to prevent the child from moving around.