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April 29, 2024

Texas bachelor, 70, is looking for love, pays $400 a week for billboard sign about 'enjoying karaoke'

A Texas man is looking for a new wife in his small town by paying $400 a week for a billboard ad on a roadway. His 20 ft. sign is a callout to find his next lucky lady.

April 29, 2024

Why do we say ‘under the weather’ and other popular expressions? Here are 3 fun origin stories

Why do we use popular metaphorical expressions like "under the weather' and more? Here are three fun origin stories and meanings behind commonly used idioms in English.

April 28, 2024

Florida woman stabs man in wild Wawa rampage, before threatening employees and smashing computers: police

Christina Marie Crane, 37, was charged with attempted felony murder and criminal mischief after grabbing a knife from a Wawa deli counter and stabbing a man, police said.

April 27, 2024

Woman who left very tall brother in economy class while she took first class was not wrong: Reddit users

A Reddit user was stunned and hurt after her family members gave her the cold shoulder because she accepted a free upgrade to first class and did not give it to her brother.

April 27, 2024

Utah cat accidentally shipped in an Amazon return box, found 650 miles from home by warehouse worker

A Utah cat hopped into an Amazon package and was accidentally shipped back to a warehouse in California. Six days later, Galena was found alive and well 650 miles from home.

April 27, 2024

Hot headlines: Teen reels in monster catch, America's tastiest food stories and more in Lifestyle this week

In case you missed it in Lifestyle this week, soak up these top headlines — including stories about wild nature, delicious American eats, noteworthy travel destinations and much more.

April 26, 2024

Alabama officers wrangle alligator found hiding in homeowner's garage: 'Got his mouth shut'

A team of five officers with the Gulf Shores Police Department in Alabama received a complaint from a local resident — who discovered a six-foot-long alligator hiding in his garage.

April 25, 2024

Backyard discovery has retired geologist believing he's found Bronze Age arrowhead and more

A retired U.K. geologist claims he's found Bronze Age-era artifacts in his backyard and surrounding areas, including blades and axes. "Finding the arrowhead was the starting point," he said.

April 24, 2024

Dog in Florida born with lime green fur and named 'Shamrock' goes viral

A Pensacola, Florida puppy is turning heads - not just because she's an adorable golden retriever, but because her fur was lime green when she was born.

April 23, 2024

Shocking photos show 18th century farmhouse hanging dangerously over edge of cliff

A farmhouse built in the 18th century can be seen hanging dangerously over a cliff edge in Trimingham, Norfolk, England, after land erosion earlier in the month of April.