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Watch: Pig with 1.1 million Instagram followers earns Guinness World Record

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/12/2026 11:03 AM

A 4-year-old porcine social media star living in California earned the Guinness World Records title for the most followers on Instagram for a pig: 1.1 million. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Venomous Siamese spitting cobra seized in Texas

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/12/2026 10:52 AM

Authorities in Texas were called recently to deal with an unusual exotic animal that's illegal to keep in the city: a Siamese spitting cobra. ... Read full Story

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40 cows on the loose in Virginia following crash

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 1:02 PM

A livestock hauler carrying cows near Winchester, Va., crashed, leaving 40 cows loose in Frederick County. ... Read full Story

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Runners earn Guinness World Record for deepest marathon

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 11:48 AM

A group of runners held a certified event over 3,000 feet underground, earning them a Guinness World Record for the deepest marathon. ... Read full Story

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U.K. National Lottery seeks winner of 'life-changing' £18.M prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/11/2026 9:43 AM

The U.K. National Lottery said an unidentified ticket holder won Tuesday's £181 million EuroMillions jackpot, the third-largest prize in its history. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Four male cheetah cubs born at San Diego Zoo

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 3:36 PM

The San Diego Zoo Safari Park announced the births of four male cheetah cubs, the first of their species to be born at the facility since 2020. ... Read full Story

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Pa. man visiting daughter in N.C. wins $410,432 lottery jackpot

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 2:55 PM

A Pennsylvania man took a trip to visit his daughter in North Carolina and ended up winning a $410,432 jackpot from a Cash 5 lottery drawing. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Finnish couple take first in the annual U.K Wife Carrying Race

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 1:41 PM

A Finnish couple took first place in one of Britain's most unusual annual competitions: the U.K. Wife Carrying Race in Dorking, Surrey. ... Read full Story

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Look: Owl found napping on antique store shelf in New York

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 1:10 PM

Shoppers at an antique store in New York discovered an eastern screech owl sleeping on a shelf next to a chicken-shaped cookie jar. ... Read full Story

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British brothers' robot solves Rubik's Cube in 45.3 seconds

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 10:57 AM

A pair of British brothers earned a Guinness World Records title when their custom-built robot solved a 4x4x4 Rubik's Cube in 45.3 seconds. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Florida firefighters pull python out of car's dashboard

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/10/2026 10:04 AM

Firefighters in Florida came to the rescue of a large, yellow pet python that slithered into the dashboard of a car and wouldn't come out. ... Read full Story

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Finnish Pair Wins Big In Annual 'Wife-Carrying' Contest In England

By HuffPost.com | | 3/9/2026 2:51 PM

On Sunday, Teemu Touvinen and Jatta Leinonen from Finland were crowned the winners at 1 minute and 45 seconds. Their prize? A barrel of local ale. ... Read full Story

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License plate numbers earn Maryland man a $100,000 lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/9/2026 2:01 PM

A Maryland man who kept seeing the same numbers appear on license plates used those digits to play the lottery and scored a $100,000 prize. ... Read full Story

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Oddest unclaimed luggage items of 2025 include robot, meteorite

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/9/2026 11:34 AM

Some of the most unusual items found in lost and unclaimed luggage last year included a robot, a bionic knee, a meteorite and a beekeeping suit. ... Read full Story

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At least six loose pigs sow chaos in Tennessee neighborhood

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/9/2026 11:10 AM

Residents of a Tennessee neighborhood said a group of at least six pigs have taken up residence in the area and show no sign of leaving. ... Read full Story

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Look: Blindfolded woman identifies 19 Barbie dolls in 3 minutes

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/9/2026 9:52 AM

The German woman who holds the world record for the largest collection of Barbies earned a second title by identifying the dolls while blindfolded. ... Read full Story

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Look: Large tortoise escapes high school, travels 'a surprising distance'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/9/2026 9:31 AM

Police in Georgia used "a lot of muscle" to wrangle a large and "ridiculously heavy" tortoise that absconded from a local high school. ... Read full Story

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Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during penalty decision

By Sky News | | 3/9/2026 3:14 AM

A masked fan unplugged a VAR monitor during ‌a German second division football match. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Raccoon burglar making daily visits to Cincinnati apartment

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/6/2026 1:52 PM

A Cincinnati woman who has lived in her apartment for less than a month said a raccoon has been invading her home every day for over a week. ... Read full Story

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Woman one-ups husband's $1M lottery prize with $5M jackpot

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/6/2026 1:15 PM

An Ohio woman scored a $5 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket a few years after her husband won $1 million from another game. ... Read full Story

animal

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

by Science News | Mar 16 2026

connecticut

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

entertainment

New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

by ET Online | Mar 13 2026

exercise

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

fashion

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

finance

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

by MarketWatch.com | Mar 17 2026

football

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

by GameSpot | Mar 17 2026

knowledge

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

by Reader's Digest | Mar 11 2026

lifestyle

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

by Hello! Magazine | Mar 17 2026

metro

Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

new_jersey

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

by NJ Spotlight | Mar 17 2026

shopping

A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

by Gear Patrol | Mar 17 2026

travel

5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

by The Travel Magazine | Mar 17 2026

upstate

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

by NEWS10 ABC | Mar 17 2026

Word of the Day

Erin go bragh

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 17, 2026 is:

Erin go bragh • \air-un-guh-BRAW\ • phrase

Erin go bragh is an Irish phrase that means “Ireland forever.”

// They proudly waved the Irish flag during the parade, shouting “Erin go bragh!”

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Examples:

“Dressed in full Irish regalia, Fitzgerald rode his horse, Jack, through the streets of Clinton every St. Patrick’s Day. Jack was also dressed for the occasion, with green ribbons on his mane and a green blanket with gold lettering, ‘Erin Go Bragh.’” — Craig S. Semon, The Worcester (Massachusetts) Telegram & Gazette, 22 Dec. 2025

Did you know?

March 17th is the feast day of the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick. In the United States, it is also the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, and green beer (and green everything else). Blue was once the color traditionally associated with St. Patrick, but the color green has several links to Ireland, including its use on Ireland’s flag in the form of a stripe, its symbolism of Irish nationalism and the country’s religious history, and its connection to Ireland’s nickname, The Emerald Isle. On St. Patrick’s Day, people turn to their dictionary to look up Erin go bragh, which means “Ireland forever.” The original Irish phrase was Erin go brách (or go bráth), which translates literally as “Ireland till doomsday.” It’s an expression of loyalty and devotion that first appeared in English during the late 18th-century Irish rebellion against the British.

Watch: Pig with 1.1 million Instagram followers earns Guinness World Record

Watch: Venomous Siamese spitting cobra seized in Texas

40 cows on the loose in Virginia following crash

Runners earn Guinness World Record for deepest marathon

U.K. National Lottery seeks winner of 'life-changing' £18.M prize

Watch: Four male cheetah cubs born at San Diego Zoo

Pa. man visiting daughter in N.C. wins $410,432 lottery jackpot

Watch: Finnish couple take first in the annual U.K Wife Carrying Race

Look: Owl found napping on antique store shelf in New York

British brothers' robot solves Rubik's Cube in 45.3 seconds

Watch: Florida firefighters pull python out of car's dashboard

Finnish Pair Wins Big In Annual 'Wife-Carrying' Contest In England

License plate numbers earn Maryland man a $100,000 lottery prize

Oddest unclaimed luggage items of 2025 include robot, meteorite

At least six loose pigs sow chaos in Tennessee neighborhood

Look: Blindfolded woman identifies 19 Barbie dolls in 3 minutes

Look: Large tortoise escapes high school, travels 'a surprising distance'

Masked fan unplugs VAR monitor during penalty decision

Watch: Raccoon burglar making daily visits to Cincinnati apartment

Woman one-ups husband's $1M lottery prize with $5M jackpot

Wild monkeys invaded Florida. Should people protect them?

CT legislators propose $40M relief plan to offset SNAP cuts

New Music Friday March 13: Jack Harlow, Charlie Puth, Kacey Musgraves, LANY, Pussycat Dolls And More

Dua Lipa’s Trainer Just Revealed the Body Part the Pop Star Trains the Hardest

Sarah Michelle Gellar slays in ‘Ready or Not 2,’ reacts to ‘Buffy’ news

The spike in gas prices might affect Olive Garden sales, but not in the way you’d expect

DraftKings Super Bowl Promo Code: Get Extended $300 Seahawks-Patriots Bonus

Crimson Desert Is Going To Be A Big Deal On Steam, Early Numbers Suggest

Is It Really Rude to Wear Headphones in Public?

Mark Wahlberg shares new photo cheering on 16-year-old daughter Grace

Monster who raped step-daughter, got her pregnant could walk free under Gavin Newsom law

Early Portal Bridge opening ‘a feat of human determination’

A Respected Audiophile Brand Just Went Big on Affordable Hi-Fi

5 fun family experiences in London this Easter

Cohoes HS to implement new security screening procedures

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

2.N.C. lottery player wins his second Cash 5 jackpot in 14 years

3.Watch: Firefighters rescue golden retriever from thawing Canadian river

4.Look: Stranded porpoise returned to open waters in Guernsey

5.Look: Emu escapes Kentucky home when storm topples fence

6.Look: Florida cat gets surgery after swallowing 26 hair ties

7.Watch: Dog with bucket stuck over its head rescued in Alabama

8.Sister's reminder leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

9.Watch: 'Cheetozard' auction results in a Guinness World Record

10.Watch: Britain's first elephant shrew pups, 'the Snootlets,' born at zoo