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Watch: Police encounter with 'determined beaver' caught on camera

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/2/2026 1:25 PM

Police in Washington were called out on a report of a "determined beaver" attempting to cross a busy road "with zero regard for public safety." ... Read full Story

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Crocodile found hundreds of miles from home in Australia

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/2/2026 10:24 AM

A rescue team from Australian Reptile Park successfully captured a freshwater crocodile found swimming hundreds of miles south of its usual range. ... Read full Story

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Look: Firefighters rescue person and dog from frozen river in Ontario

By United Press International, Inc. | | 3/2/2026 10:01 AM

Ontario firefighters came to the rescue of a dog that fell through the ice on a frozen river -- as well as an attempted rescuer who also fell through. ... Read full Story

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Sorry, But There's Zero Chance You'll Know What Any Of These Movies Are If You Weren't Alive In The '70s

By BuzzFeed, Inc. | | 2/28/2026 8:25 PM

Let's see how you do.View Entire Post › ... Read full Story

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Watch: Skier slips, dangles from lift chair in California

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/27/2026 1:53 PM

A skier who slipped out of her seat on a California ski lift was kept from falling by her sister and a friend -- and it was all caught on camera. ... Read full Story

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Maryland man stops for lunch, wins $50,000 lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/27/2026 1:16 PM

A Maryland man made a stop for lunch during his break for lunch and ended up winning a $50,000 prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket. ... Read full Story

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Look: 'Sharply-dressed' cat rescued from Maine roof

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/27/2026 11:46 AM

Firefighters in Maine came to the rescue of a "sharply dressed tuxedo cat" that made its way to the steep roof of a home and wouldn't come down. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Escaped monkey wanders into Missouri homeowner's garage

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/27/2026 11:19 AM

A wildlife rescuer in Missouri said he was shocked when a call about a monkey in a homeowner's garage turned out to involve an actual capuchin monkey. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Large python makes midnight visit to home's bathroom

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/26/2026 12:41 PM

An Australian snake catcher responded to a late night call from a Queensland resident who found a large carpet python lurking in their bathroom. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Toucan safely captured after months on the loose in Las Vegas

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/26/2026 12:14 PM

A toucan on the loose in Las Vegas since November 2025 has been safely captured after flying into a local homeowner's garage. ... Read full Story

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Watch: N.Y. governor steps in to save resident's 'PB4WEGO' license plate

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/26/2026 11:45 AM

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stepped in to help a Long Island grandfather win his battle over a customized license plate reading "PB4WEGO." ... Read full Story

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Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

By Sky News | | 2/26/2026 6:45 AM

A police sergeant has been sacked for using a picture frame to weigh down her laptop keys and give the false impression she was working from home. ... Read full Story

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Watch: World's oldest competitive pool player still going strong at 98

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/25/2026 12:28 PM

A Florida woman who became the world's oldest competitive pool player at the age of 94 is still going at 98 and is headed to a Las Vegas tournament. ... Read full Story

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Grandma-in-law's system nets Ohio man a $25,208.50 lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/25/2026 12:12 PM

An Ohio man said a special algorithm created by his wife's grandmother led to his prayers being answered with a $25,208.50 lottery prize. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Virginia horse named the world's oldest at the age of 37

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/25/2026 11:28 AM

A Virginia woman's pet horse was officially certified as the oldest in the world by Guinness World Records at the age of 37 years and 329 days. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Canadian man escapes attacking turkeys by getting into stranger's car

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/25/2026 11:15 AM

An Ontario man who was chased by a pair of aggressive turkeys only escaped by jumping into a stranger's car -- and the incident was caught on camera. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Pig wanders into S.C. home, gets chased off with a broom

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/25/2026 10:12 AM

A South Carolina family's doorbell camera captured the moment a neighbor's escaped pig pushed their front door open and wandered into their house. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Seal wanders through New Jersey roads, takes a nap

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/25/2026 10:00 AM

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in New Jersey came to the rescue of a seal that wandered into traffic and took a nap in the middle of a road. ... Read full Story

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The energy habits that cause the most family arguments

By Sky News | | 2/25/2026 7:40 AM

On a day when energy bills are making headlines, we thought we'd share new research on the energy habits that lead to the most household arguments. ... Read full Story

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Ohio Sanitation Worker Finds Police Suspect Hiding In Trash Can

By HuffPost.com | | 2/24/2026 7:20 PM

Video shows the suspect climbing out of the bin and taking off running as an officer chases. During the pursuit, the man's shoes appear to fly off. ... Read full Story

connecticut

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

by CT Mirror | Mar 17 2026

exercise

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

by thehealthy.com | Dec 03 2025

football

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

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

golf

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

by NY Times | Dec 30 2025

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

long_island

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

music

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

by Billboard | Mar 17 2026

opinion

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

by New York Post | Mar 17 2026

people

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

by marca.com | Mar 17 2026

real_estate

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

by NY Post | Mar 17 2026

retirement

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

by Fox News | Feb 11 2026

soccer

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

technology

Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

by Interesting Engineering | 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!”

See the entry >

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: Police encounter with 'determined beaver' caught on camera

Crocodile found hundreds of miles from home in Australia

Look: Firefighters rescue person and dog from frozen river in Ontario

Sorry, But There's Zero Chance You'll Know What Any Of These Movies Are If You Weren't Alive In The '70s

Watch: Skier slips, dangles from lift chair in California

Maryland man stops for lunch, wins $50,000 lottery prize

Look: 'Sharply-dressed' cat rescued from Maine roof

Watch: Escaped monkey wanders into Missouri homeowner's garage

Watch: Large python makes midnight visit to home's bathroom

Watch: Toucan safely captured after months on the loose in Las Vegas

Watch: N.Y. governor steps in to save resident's 'PB4WEGO' license plate

Police officer sacked and banned from profession for using WFH trick

Watch: World's oldest competitive pool player still going strong at 98

Grandma-in-law's system nets Ohio man a $25,208.50 lottery prize

Watch: Virginia horse named the world's oldest at the age of 37

Watch: Canadian man escapes attacking turkeys by getting into stranger's car

Watch: Pig wanders into S.C. home, gets chased off with a broom

Watch: Seal wanders through New Jersey roads, takes a nap

The energy habits that cause the most family arguments

Ohio Sanitation Worker Finds Police Suspect Hiding In Trash Can

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

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

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

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

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

Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

Carly Rae Jepsen Announces Birth of Baby No. 1 With Husband Cole M.G.N.: ‘Welcome to the World Little One’

Mamdani’s 15 mph speed limit isn’t about safety, it’s a money grab

Kiki Shepard's cause of death: Actress and TV host dies at age 74

Orlando Bloom wants $12M for the Malibu home where he hasn’t lived for several years

BlackRock: As Americans struggle to save for retirement, 71% back this Trump proposal

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

Pelé's life in pictures

Flying, crawling robots to boost US Navy readiness in $71 million Gecko deal

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