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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

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Popular weight-loss drugs linked to rare 'pirate disease'

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

Travel November 17

Chimpanzee escapes from Indianapolis Zoo enclosure, triggering emergency lockdown

After a female chimpanzee escaped an enclosure at the Indianapolis Zoo, a lockdown and emergency response were triggered. The animal was safely sedated and returned with no injuries, the zoo said.

Rumored supernatural sighting of Jesus in hillside town debunked by Pope Leo XIV

Travel November 14

Rumored supernatural sighting of Jesus in hillside town debunked by Pope Leo XIV

The Vatican officially rejected the Jesus apparitions reported in Dozulé, France, during the 1970s. The supernatural claims have been declared false after decades.

Titanic passenger's rare gold pocket watch could become priciest artifact ever sold

Travel November 14

Titanic passenger's rare gold pocket watch could become priciest artifact ever sold

Isidor Straus' gold pocket watch from the Titanic could break auction records, experts say. The Macy's co-owner's timepiece stopped at 2:20 a.m., when the ship sank in April 1912.

Man smuggles nearly 200 exotic animals stuffed in his luggage: See the wild photos

Travel November 13

Man smuggles nearly 200 exotic animals stuffed in his luggage: See the wild photos

An Israeli man allegedly smuggled 186 exotic animals from Thailand through Ben Gurion Airport. Snakes, turtles and lizards worth thousands were seized by customs officials.

The latest fast-food oddity — a Mountain Dew pie from Taco Bell — sparks frenzy online

Food-Drink November 8

The latest fast-food oddity — a Mountain Dew pie from Taco Bell — sparks frenzy online

Taco Bell's electric-blue Mountain Dew Baja Blast pie is breaking the internet with its wild tropical lime flavor and shocking neon appearance that has fans divided.

Amelia Earhart mystery expedition halted as researchers seek answers on missing plane

Travel November 7

Amelia Earhart mystery expedition halted as researchers seek answers on missing plane

The Amelia Earhart expedition to Nikumaroro Island is delayed until 2026 due to the Pacific cyclone season. Researchers seek to investigate a satellite anomaly that could be the missing plane.

Healthcare system apologizes after over 500 living patients told they were dead via mail: 'Pretty upsetting'

Maine November 5

Healthcare system apologizes after over 500 living patients told they were dead via mail: 'Pretty upsetting'

MaineHealth apologized after a computer malfunction sent 521 death notifications to living patients Oct. 20. Apology letters are being sent to all affected patients.

Escaped monkey captured by authorities days after truck crash flips vehicle in Mississippi

Mississippi November 2

Escaped monkey captured by authorities days after truck crash flips vehicle in Mississippi

One of three escaped research monkeys found in Mississippi after truck carrying 21 primates from Tulane University crashed on interstate near Heidelberg.

Dog tax slammed as 'short-sighted and unfair' as tourist hot spot aims for public-area cleanup

Travel November 2

Dog tax slammed as 'short-sighted and unfair' as tourist hot spot aims for public-area cleanup

Italy's Bolzano province proposes taxing tourist dogs $2 per day to cover cleanup costs. Residents would pay over $100 annually in a controversial new "fido tax" policy.

Woman's bad review backfires after restaurant's hilarious 'leaf' lesson stuns internet

Food-Drink November 1

Woman's bad review backfires after restaurant's hilarious 'leaf' lesson stuns internet

A Restaurant's witty response to a customer's bay leaf complaint goes viral, sparking heated online debate about cooking knowledge and food service standards.

Tourist falls into canal in viral mishap, blames it on Google Maps' directions: See the video

Travel October 27

Tourist falls into canal in viral mishap, blames it on Google Maps' directions: See the video

Google Maps apparently led a Polish visitor into a Venice canal in a viral video — highlighting navigation challenges in an Italian city struggling with overtourism issues.

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Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance

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Wealthy coastal enclave's dirty secret revealed through wastewater testing surveillance

Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

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Orphaned baby monkey finds comfort in stuffed animal after being abandoned by mother at birth

Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

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Family outraged after major airline seats toddler apart from parents, sparking viral debate

Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots

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Historic town could fine locals who leave trash bins out too long, ruining visitors' Instagram shots