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October 9, 2024

Woman 'still suffering' after being knocked out by a cauliflower while grocery shopping

A grocery shopper in the United Kingdom says she suffered a concussion after a discount cauliflower hit her head and knocked her out. The incident took place at a Waitrose store.

October 9, 2024

The history of the Hoxne Hoard, the largest collection of Roman treasure found in Britain

The Hoxne Hoard is one of the most significant archaeological finds out of Britain. The hoard is mostly made of gold and silver coins, although other unique objects add to its value.

October 9, 2024

'Forgotten' Franklin-designed coin sells for big bucks after being found in unusual location

Wotton Auction Rooms sold a Continental Currency dollar coin from 1776 during an auction last week, with a bidder taking it home for the steep price of over $32,000.

October 9, 2024

Biden-Harris admin ‘taking advice from foreign governments’ on policing speech, lawmaker charges

Senior Biden-Harris administration officials gained advice from U.K. officials about partnering with social media platforms to police "disinformation" content, documents reveal.

October 8, 2024

Suspect in Madeleine McCann disappearance case acquitted of unrelated sexual offense charges

A German court has acquitted Christian Brueckner, who is also under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann, in a trial over unrelated sexual offenses.

October 8, 2024

The 4,000 items in the Staffordshire Hoard make it the largest collection in history of its kind

The Staffordshire Hoard is made of thousands of items. It was discovered by a farmer in 2009 and is the largest collection of its kind.

October 7, 2024

UK preacher who was arrested in free speech corner while debating Islam wins damages from police

Christian street preacher Hatun Tash was setting up to preach when an Islamic mob grabbed her items and police arrested her. She sued and reached a settlement.

October 4, 2024

Wildlife lover facing charges after allegedly assaulting passersby while attempting to capture a baby seagull

A Belfast woman was in court Tuesday after allegedly attacking passersby who tried to intervene with her capture of a baby seagull in August.

October 3, 2024

The Harpole Treasure includes one of the most valuable pieces of ancient jewelry found in Britain

The Harpole Treasure was discovered in 2022, and refers to a collection of valuable relics unearthed from a burial ground in England. Among the finds was a unique piece of jewelry.

October 3, 2024

Metal detectorists stumble across 1,000-year-old Viking 'wallet' full of treasure: 'Highly unusual'

Manx National Heritage recently announced the discovery of a Viking treasure on the Isle of Man, likening the dozens of coins to a "wallet" representing several ancient currencies.