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Watch: Kangaroo hops past stranded coffee truck on Texas highway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/22/2026 9:47 AM

Employees inside a coffee truck broken down at the side of a highway captured video of the moment an escaped kangaroo hopped into traffic. ... Read full Story

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The tactic monkeys have adopted to settle stomachs after eating junk food

By Sky News | | 4/22/2026 8:44 AM

Monkeys in Gibraltar have learned to eat soil to settle their stomachs from all the junk food they consume, research suggests. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Roads closed when bear spends hours in a New York tree

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/21/2026 1:50 PM

Multiple roads were closed Tuesday in Albany, N.Y., when a black bear climbed a tree and spent hours lounging on a branch. ... Read full Story

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Pick 3 lottery drawing ends with 12,750 winners with 8-8-8 tickets

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/21/2026 1:42 PM

A North Carolina Education Lottery said 13,750 tickets won a total $3.1 million in prizes when a Pick 3 drawing came up with the winning numbers 3-3-3. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Electric wheelchair explosion caught on camera in Florida

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/21/2026 1:03 PM

A Florida woman's home security camera was recording when an electric wheelchair she bought from a thrift store exploded in her driveway. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Driver's license renewal leads Indiana woman to doppelganger mystery

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/21/2026 12:52 PM

An Indiana woman is searching for her doppelganger after she was flagged by facial recognition software while taking a new driver's license photo. ... Read full Story

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Llama and two pygmy goats escape farm, block traffic

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/21/2026 11:46 AM

A llama and two pygmy goats escaped from a farm in Scotland and blocked traffic on a busy highway before being safely returned home. ... Read full Story

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Finnish Air Force pilots disciplined for drawing genitalia in the sky

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/21/2026 11:32 AM

The Finnish Air Force confirmed cadets on a training flight were disciplined for using their flight patterns to create the shapes of male genitalia. ... Read full Story

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Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing In California Backyard

By HuffPost.com | | 4/21/2026 11:29 AM

Thirteen people were in the balloon, but no one was injured when it landed on a small plot of grass at a home in Temecula. ... Read full Story

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Ohio man uses stranger's 'lucky scratcher' to uncover lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/20/2026 3:30 PM

An Ohio man on his way home for Easter stopped at a gas station and used a borrowed "lucky scratcher" to uncover a $50,000 lottery prize. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Horse escapes amid heavy rains in Wisconsin

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/20/2026 2:09 PM

Police in Wisconsin same to the rescue of a horse named Pico that escaped from his owner's property amid heavy rains and flooding. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Paraglider rescued from tree while 'curious' cow observes

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/20/2026 1:52 PM

Firefighters in Italy rescued a paraglider stranded in a tree, and the operation was observed by "a curious spectator" -- a cow. ... Read full Story

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British bunny officially the world's oldest rabbit at 15

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/20/2026 11:11 AM

A British couple's pet bunny was named the oldest rabbit living by Guinness World Records at the age of 15 years and 82 days old. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Kansas students take Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to prom

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/20/2026 10:44 AM

A group of students from a Kansas high school rode to prom in style when they were able to enlist the services of an Oscar Mayer Wienermobile. ... Read full Story

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Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam

By Sky News | | 4/19/2026 7:52 AM

Three people have been jailed for insurance fraud after claiming their cars were damaged by a bear - only for the assailant to be somebody dressed in a bear costume. ... Read full Story

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Three sentenced for fake bear attack insurance scam

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/18/2026 3:22 PM

Three people were sentenced this week in an insurance fraud scam that saw them wear a bear costume while damaging luxury cars in California. ... Read full Story

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Michigan man collects two lottery jackpots just over a year apart

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/17/2026 1:10 PM

A Michigan man visited lottery headquarters to collect a $1 million prize just over a year after collecting a $366,984 windfall. ... Read full Story

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Look: Marvel fan gets 63 comic book characters tattooed on his body

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/17/2026 1:03 PM

A Marvel Comics superfan from Britain paid tribute to his favorite heroes and villains by getting 63 characters tattooed on his body. ... Read full Story

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Look: Alligator visits drive-through lane at North Carolina bank

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/17/2026 12:49 PM

Police and animal protective services officers in North Carolina came to the rescue of an alligator that wound up in a bank's drive-through lane. ... Read full Story

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Chinese car company patents voice-activated 'in-vehicle toilet'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 4/17/2026 12:14 PM

A Chinese car company successfully filed to patent a voice-activated "in-vehicle toilet" that slides out from under a passenger seat. ... Read full Story

animal

Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs

by Science News | May 05 2026

book

The allure of the paranormal prevails

by BookPage | May 06 2026

finance

Astera Labs’ stock climbs as the company strives to make AI chips more powerful

by MarketWatch.com | May 05 2026

food

10 Dollar Tree Must-Haves That Will Declutter Your Pantry

by The Daily Meal | May 05 2026

game

How Much Did GTA 6 Cost To Make? Here's What Take-Two's CEO Had To Say

by GameSpot | May 05 2026

knowledge

Patricia McCormick Wrote the Most-Challenged Book in America. Here’s What She Says Everyone Should Know About Book Banning

by Reader's Digest | May 05 2026

long_island

Long Island University hit with 3-year NCAA probation for widespread eligibility violations

by greaterlongisland.com | May 05 2026

metro

Health officials warn NYC Italian eatery patrons of possible exposure to measles by infected diner

by New York Post | May 06 2026

new_jersey

2026 Primary: 8th Congressional District

by NJ Spotlight | May 05 2026

odd_fun

Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot

by United Press International, Inc. | May 05 2026

opinion

Fire union chief’s lawsuit against Karen Bass an overdue public service

by New York Post | May 05 2026

shopping

Yeti’s New Party Essential Might Put Its Iconic Hard Coolers Out of a Job

by Gear Patrol | May 05 2026

soccer

😡 Tensions just before full-time! Simeone lays into his ex-boss

by Yahoo Sports | May 06 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

world

Trump pauses Project Freedom less than two days after launch

by United Press International, Inc. | May 06 2026

Word of the Day

flamboyant

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for May 6, 2026 is:

flamboyant • \flam-BOY-ant\ • adjective

Someone or something described as flamboyant has a very noticeable quality that attracts a lot of attention. Such a person or thing is often strikingly elaborate or colorful in their behavior or display.

// Reality television attracts millions of viewers for its depictions of flamboyant, larger-than-life personalities living equally flamboyant lifestyles.

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Examples:

“[Helen] McCrory’s flamboyant and perfectly drawn portrayal of Polly was the show’s real treasure, a steel-willed matriarch unusually attuned to the mysticism of the Shelby family’s Romani roots who also served as a ruthlessly pragmatic consigliere. ... McCrory’s Polly was so electric that the show remained totally riveting any time she was onscreen.” — Jack Hamilton, Slate, 20 Mar. 2026

Did you know?

Associate the word flamboyant with bananas flambé and the word’s fiery etymology will be seared in your mind. Flamboyant, which was borrowed into English from French in the 19th century, can be traced back to the Old French word flambe, meaning “flame.” In its earliest uses flamboyant referred to an ornate style of Gothic architecture popular in France and Spain, which featured waving curves suggestive of flames. Eventually, the word developed a more general second sense for anything eye-catching or showy. And of course, flambe is also the origin of the English adjective flambé, which describes food flamboyantly dressed or served with flaming liquor.

Watch: Kangaroo hops past stranded coffee truck on Texas highway

The tactic monkeys have adopted to settle stomachs after eating junk food

Watch: Roads closed when bear spends hours in a New York tree

Pick 3 lottery drawing ends with 12,750 winners with 8-8-8 tickets

Watch: Electric wheelchair explosion caught on camera in Florida

Watch: Driver's license renewal leads Indiana woman to doppelganger mystery

Llama and two pygmy goats escape farm, block traffic

Finnish Air Force pilots disciplined for drawing genitalia in the sky

Hot Air Balloon Makes Emergency Landing In California Backyard

Ohio man uses stranger's 'lucky scratcher' to uncover lottery prize

Watch: Horse escapes amid heavy rains in Wisconsin

Watch: Paraglider rescued from tree while 'curious' cow observes

British bunny officially the world's oldest rabbit at 15

Watch: Kansas students take Oscar Mayer Wienermobile to prom

Trio sentenced over 'bear costume' insurance fraud scam

Three sentenced for fake bear attack insurance scam

Michigan man collects two lottery jackpots just over a year apart

Look: Marvel fan gets 63 comic book characters tattooed on his body

Look: Alligator visits drive-through lane at North Carolina bank

Chinese car company patents voice-activated 'in-vehicle toilet'

Singing mice puff up air sacs to make their sweet songs

The allure of the paranormal prevails

Astera Labs’ stock climbs as the company strives to make AI chips more powerful

10 Dollar Tree Must-Haves That Will Declutter Your Pantry

How Much Did GTA 6 Cost To Make? Here's What Take-Two's CEO Had To Say

Patricia McCormick Wrote the Most-Challenged Book in America. Here’s What She Says Everyone Should Know About Book Banning

Long Island University hit with 3-year NCAA probation for widespread eligibility violations

Health officials warn NYC Italian eatery patrons of possible exposure to measles by infected diner

2026 Primary: 8th Congressional District

Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot

Fire union chief’s lawsuit against Karen Bass an overdue public service

Yeti’s New Party Essential Might Put Its Iconic Hard Coolers Out of a Job

😡 Tensions just before full-time! Simeone lays into his ex-boss

Pelé's life in pictures

Trump pauses Project Freedom less than two days after launch

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Boston bakery pleads for return of giant ice cream cone mascot

2.Maryland man collects his second $50,000 lottery prize in two weeks

3.Watch: Tranquilized bear passes out atop brick wall in Los Angeles

4.Loose dog joins runners in Indianapolis mini-marathon

5.Watch: Loose goat moves into Massachusetts woman's yard

6.Wallaby captured after escape from New Jersey zoo

7.Watch: Large python found perched on AC unit inside home

8.Virginia Lottery player wins wife a $986,399 birthday gift

9.Watch: California man does 12,412 pull-ups in 24 hours

10.Watch: Robot passenger causes flight delay in California