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May 29, 2026

Woman wins free Wendy's burgers for a year after bizarre costume contest victory

An Ohio redhead won free Wendy's burgers for a year for herself after taking first place in the chain's mascot look-alike contest celebrating World Redhead Day.

May 28, 2026

Ancient wasp species frozen in amber named after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri

A newly discovered prehistoric wasp frozen in Burmese amber has been officially named "Gwesped piastrii" after McLaren F1 driver Oscar Piastri.

May 28, 2026

Burning Man's Orgy Dome asks for help to recover from last year's pounding so it can be erected once again

Burning Man's famous Orgy Dome needs rebuilding after high winds caused extensive damage last year, prompting organizers to launch a GoFundMe campaign.

May 28, 2026

Jena Sims puts in work, sea lion launches itself into a canoe, and they don't build statues like they used to

A rogue sea lion launches itself into a canoe racer's lap during a race, adding to the list of reasons why the ocean remains terrifying and hilarious.

May 27, 2026

Cold case cracked as Illinois suspect charged in brutal 1993 killing of mother found slain in field

Illinois cold case solved after 30 years as Albert Zigler, 70, is charged with murder in the 1993 death of mother Randy Gail Sperino in rural field.

May 27, 2026

Punk rock Dachsund goes rogue, Yeti cup vs lava, and was the sci-fi horror classic 'Alien' a cautionary tale?

Bryce Harper gets toothpaste shamed on the Padres Jumbotron, a Yeti cup withstands molten lava, and a dachshund rebels at a dog agility competition.

May 27, 2026

Thong-wearing elderly man didn’t do himself any favors by telling an officer to 'jump rope for me, baby doll'

Police arrested a 79-year-old Florida man after five neighbors accused him of indecent exposure during his walks around an apartment complex in Hollywood.

May 27, 2026

Treasure hunters find biggest Viking coin hoard in country's history: 'Without parallel'

Norway's largest Viking coin hoard features 2,970 silver coins minted in England and Germany, reflecting foreign influence on the late Viking economy.

May 26, 2026

Woman killed by flying restaurant umbrella in freak accident at South Carolina lakeside restaurant

A freak accident at a South Carolina restaurant left a woman dead after a gust of wind turned a patio umbrella into a fatal projectile, officials say.

May 26, 2026

Internet piles on angry Domino's customers demanding refund after eating entire meal

A viral video of a Domino's employee staying calm while customers demanded a refund without returning the pizza drew widespread support on X.