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World's largest soccer ball on display in Massachusetts

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/15/2026 10:21 AM

The Massachusetts Port Authority officially broke a Guinness World Record by creating a soccer ball measuring 47.9 feet in diameter. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Three warthog piglets born at zoo in Spain

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/12/2026 1:42 PM

A zoo in Valencia, Spain, announced the recent births of three warthog piglets that can now be seen by the public in the facility's Savannah habitat. ... Read full Story

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Maryland man buys three identical lottery tickets, wins $150,000

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/12/2026 1:29 PM

A Maryland man bought three identical tickets for the same Pick 5 drawing, using his employee ID number, and ended up winning a total $150,000. ... Read full Story

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Watch: African spurred tortoise found wandering loose in Missouri

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/12/2026 1:17 PM

Animal control officials in Missouri are trying to identify the owner of an African spurred tortoise found wandering loose in a neighborhood. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Loose African antelope's presence in Louisiana a mystery

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/12/2026 12:31 PM

A Louisiana real estate agent on her way to check on a property listing captured a photo of a highly unusual jaywalker: a massive African eland antelope. ... Read full Story

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Look: Skunk on the run from Wisconsin zoo

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/12/2026 11:38 AM

A Wisconsin city is asking residents to be on the lookout for a skunk named Violet that escaped from her enclosure at a local zoo. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Idaho man juggles flaming torches for over 6 minutes

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/12/2026 10:49 AM

The man who holds the most concurrent Guinness World Records put his focus to the test by juggling three flaming torches for 6 minutes, 25.49 seconds. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Marilyn Monroe impersonators break world record in California

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/11/2026 1:13 PM

A California city celebrated Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday by gathering 1,037 people dressed as the Hollywood star to break a Guinness World Record. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Tour boat rescues dog carried out to sea in inflatable kayak

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/11/2026 12:50 PM

The crew of a tour boat in England came to the rescue of a dog that was carried out to sea in an inflatable kayak. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Man solves two Rubik's cubes while skydiving to break world record

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/11/2026 11:26 AM

A Rubik's cube enthusiast solved two of the puzzles in mid-air during his first-ever day of skydiving to break a Guinness World Record. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Goat jumps onto roof of SUV, escapes sheriff's deputies in Ohio

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/11/2026 11:09 AM

Sheriff's deputies in Ohio were called to round up a herd of eight loose goats -- but one of the animals jumped onto the hood of an SUV and escaped. ... Read full Story

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Look: Firefighters rescue horse stuck on trailer divider

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/10/2026 3:00 PM

Firefighters in New York came to the rescue of a horse that jumped over the chest bar inside a trailer and became stuck on a divider. ... Read full Story

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Unexpected lottery ticket sighting leads Mo. man to $100,000 prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/10/2026 2:04 PM

A dedicated Missouri Lottery player said unexpectedly spotting his favorite scratch-off game at a store led to his winning a $100,000 prize. ... Read full Story

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Look: Dog rescued from Oklahoma drain

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/10/2026 1:03 PM

Animal rescuers and firefighters teamed up in Oklahoma to rescue a dog found trapped in an outdoor drain. ... Read full Story

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Look: New Zealand tourist attraction closed due to unsanctioned poop

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/10/2026 12:43 PM

A popular tourist attraction in a New Zealand town has been temporarily closed by officials after multiple incidents involving human feces. ... Read full Story

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Look: Connecticut officers respond to two loose pig calls in one day

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/10/2026 12:29 PM

Police in Connecticut responded to two separate calls about two separate pigs spotted wandering loose in Woodbridge in the same day. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Pennsylvania boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/10/2026 12:11 PM

A 7-year-old Pennsylvania boy visited his local library to don 50 sweaters at once, breaking a Guinness World Record in the process. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Man walks on his hands down 100 stairs in 44.71 seconds

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/9/2026 1:42 PM

A Nepalese athlete with multiple Guinness World Records to his name earned another title by descending 100 stairs while walking on his hands. ... Read full Story

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'Urge' to buy lottery ticket leads Michigan woman to $2.2M prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/9/2026 1:18 PM

A Michigan woman who "had an urge" to buy a lottery ticket while out and about ended up winning a prize of $100,000 a year for life. ... Read full Story

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Look: Half-red, half-yellow chimera apple draws crowds at New Zealand store

By United Press International, Inc. | | 6/9/2026 12:58 PM

Curious visitors are flocking to a New Zealand produce store to catch a glimpse of a rare chimera apple that is half red and half yellow. ... Read full Story

beauty

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

by The List | Mar 02 2025

book

Lindsey Vonn Says She Still Feels 29—Here’s What She’s Doing Differently

by thehealthy.com | Apr 15 2026

food

8 Easy Chicken Marinades That Grillers Swear By

by The Daily Meal | Jun 18 2026

football

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

by ESNY | Feb 08 2026

game

Nearly 30 Years Later, Only One GTA Cover Actually Shows The Titular Crime

by GameSpot | Jun 18 2026

health

GLP-1s Like Ozempic, Wegovy Linked to Surprising Drop in Violent Behavior

by Healthline.com | Jun 18 2026

how_to

Canada vs. Qatar: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B Match Live for Free

by CNET | Jun 18 2026

mental

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

by thehealthy.com | Jun 12 2026

new_jersey

Seton Hall clergy sex abuse report blocked from full release

by NJ Spotlight | Jun 18 2026

opinion

DAVID MARCUS: Americans learn to view time like soccer fans

by Opinion on Fox News | Jun 18 2026

real_estate

LeBron James’ new mega mansion revealed in new photos — including mysterious new feature

by NY Post | Jun 18 2026

sports

One soldier, many drones: US Army tests autonomous drone-control software

by Interesting Engineering | Jun 18 2026

travel

Experience France at its best on a journey through the Dordogne

by The Travel Magazine | Jun 17 2026

Word of the Day

acquiesce

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for June 18, 2026 is:

acquiesce • \ak-wee-ESS\ • verb

To acquiesce to something is to accept it, agree with it, or allow it to happen by staying silent or by not arguing. Acquiesce is somewhat formal, and is often used with in or to.

// Eventually, the professor acquiesced to the students’ request to have the seminar’s final class be a potluck lunch.

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Examples:

“It may be just the right time for a chicken burger to become a significant stop on the American burger’s continual evolution—but whether beef-clinging purists will acquiesce to a poultry spin, or cry fowl, remains to be seen.” — Talib Visram, Slate, 6 Apr. 2026

Did you know?

If you’re looking to give your speech a gentle, formal flair, don’t give acquiesce the silent treatment. Essentially meaning “to comply quietly,” acquiesce has as its ultimate source the Latin verb quiēscere, “to be quiet.” (Quiet itself is also a close relation.) Quiēscere can also mean “to repose,” “to fall asleep,” or “to rest,” and when acquiesce arrived in English via French in the early 1600s, it did so with two senses: the familiar “to agree or comply” and the now-obsolete “to rest satisfied.” Herman Melville employed the former in Moby-Dick, when Ahab orders the “confounded” crew to change the Pequod’s course after a storm damages the compasses: “Meanwhile, whatever were his own secret thoughts, Starbuck said nothing, but quietly he issued all requisite orders; while Stubb and Flask—who in some small degree seemed then to be sharing his feelings—likewise unmurmuringly acquiesced.”

World's largest soccer ball on display in Massachusetts

Watch: Three warthog piglets born at zoo in Spain

Maryland man buys three identical lottery tickets, wins $150,000

Watch: African spurred tortoise found wandering loose in Missouri

Watch: Loose African antelope's presence in Louisiana a mystery

Look: Skunk on the run from Wisconsin zoo

Watch: Idaho man juggles flaming torches for over 6 minutes

Watch: Marilyn Monroe impersonators break world record in California

Watch: Tour boat rescues dog carried out to sea in inflatable kayak

Watch: Man solves two Rubik's cubes while skydiving to break world record

Watch: Goat jumps onto roof of SUV, escapes sheriff's deputies in Ohio

Look: Firefighters rescue horse stuck on trailer divider

Unexpected lottery ticket sighting leads Mo. man to $100,000 prize

Look: Dog rescued from Oklahoma drain

Look: New Zealand tourist attraction closed due to unsanctioned poop

Look: Connecticut officers respond to two loose pig calls in one day

Watch: Pennsylvania boy, 7, puts on 50 sweaters to break world record

Watch: Man walks on his hands down 100 stairs in 44.71 seconds

'Urge' to buy lottery ticket leads Michigan woman to $2.2M prize

Look: Half-red, half-yellow chimera apple draws crowds at New Zealand store

Miley Cyrus' Oscars 2025 Hair Would Have Been Perfect If Not For One Fatal Flaw

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Canada vs. Qatar: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B Match Live for Free

Dreading the Doctor? Experts Offer 6 Tips for Overcoming Appointment Anxiety

Seton Hall clergy sex abuse report blocked from full release

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LeBron James’ new mega mansion revealed in new photos — including mysterious new feature

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Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Last-minute lottery decision earns Michigan man $500,000

2.World's largest and smallest penny farthings unveiled in London

3.Watch: Beavers solve flooding problem at London Underground station

4.Bighorn sheep briefly escapes enclosure at Buffalo Zoo in New York

5.Look: Alligator found 'posted up right at the front door' of S.C. home

6.$1 million lottery ticket nearly thrown out by N.C. woman

7.Kangaroo gets new home after several days on the loose in Quebec

8.Watch: Boston bars say Scottish soccer fans are drinking them dry

9.World's oldest living land animal extends record to 194 years

10.Watch: Australian zoo's escaped Tasmanian devil safely captured