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Texas man's Maryland visit leads to $2M lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/24/2026 1:25 PM

A Texas trucker took a break to visit friends in Maryland and ended up winning $2 million from a scratch-off lottery ticket he bought in the state. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Viral video of baby monkey causes stuffed orangutan to sell out

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/24/2026 1:05 PM

A video of a bullied baby monkey clinging to a stuffed orangutan at a Japanese zoo led to the Ikea toy selling out online -- and some ending up eBay. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Potbellied pig shows up in Ala. family's yard, refuses to leave

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/24/2026 12:35 PM

An Alabama family are attempting to evict an unwanted squatter from their property: a potbellied pig that has taken up residence in their yard. ... Read full Story

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Look: Horse hoisted out of sewage-filled septic tank

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/24/2026 11:48 AM

Emergency responders in Australia were able to rescue a horse that fell into a septic tank in a rural area with the help of an excavator. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Escaped cows block traffic on New York State Thruway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/24/2026 10:12 AM

It was udder chaos on the New York State Thruway when three cows escaped from a livestock trailer and wandered into Interstate 90 traffic. ... Read full Story

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Greek Seaside Town Celebrates Lent With Multi-Colored 'Flour War'

By HuffPost.com | | 2/23/2026 4:25 PM

Things got messy in the Greek seaside town of Galaxidi after many of its 1,700 residents as well as several tourists pelted each other with bags of dyed flour. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Four-eared foster kitten in Alabama becomes a viral star

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 1:16 PM

An Alabama foster kitten preparing to go up for adoption is gaining viral fame thanks to his unique genetic quirk: an extra set of ears. ... Read full Story

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Lottery ticket picked by store clerk wins $40,000 a year for 25 years

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 1:05 PM

An Ohio woman bought a scratch-off lottery ticket selected for her by a gas station store clerk and won a prize of $40,000 a year for 25 years. ... Read full Story

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People Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Things They've Caught Their Neighbors Doing When They Thought No One Was Watching, And I Cannot Look Away

By BuzzFeed, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 12:31 PM

These neighbors clearly were not aware of their surroundings while doing these questionable things.View Entire Post › ... Read full Story

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Watch: David Rush leads team to build dice towers in record time

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 11:33 AM

Serial Guinness World Record-breaker David Rush teamed up with family and friends to break the record for the fastest time to stack 20 dice. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Oakland Zoo announces it's first birth of a red-tailed monkey

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 11:13 AM

The Oakland Zoo in California announced the birth of a red-tailed monkey -- the first primate of his species to be born at the facility. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Australian woman's collection of 2,656 Shopkins breaks world record

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 10:21 AM

An Australian woman who has loved Shopkins toys since she was a child amassed a world record-breaking collection of 2,656 different items. ... Read full Story

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Look: Firefighters rescue surfer stranded at base of cliff

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/23/2026 9:59 AM

Firefighters in Oregon came to the rescue of a surfer who was swept away by a rip current and ended up stranded at the base of a rock cliff. ... Read full Story

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Henry Ford biography returned to Wash. library nearly 64 years late

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/20/2026 3:42 PM

A Washington library revealed a biography of Henry Ford was recently returned to the facility nearly 64 years past its original due date. ... Read full Story

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Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes

By HuffPost.com | | 2/20/2026 1:24 PM

“It's a staggering amount and I was speechless," Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama told reporters Thursday. “Tackling aging water pipes requires a huge investment, and I cannot thank enough for the donation.” ... Read full Story

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Look: Wedged deer rescued from metal fence

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/20/2026 1:14 PM

Animal rescuers in Britain credited a child on their walk to school with the speedy rescue of a muntjac deer found wedged in a home's fence. ... Read full Story

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Ohio man buys lottery ticket for wrong drawing, wins $50,000

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/20/2026 11:36 AM

An Ohio man attempting to play Mega Millions accidentally bought a ticket for the wrong lottery drawing -- and ended up winning a $50,000 prize. ... Read full Story

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Judge rejects lawsuit over Buffalo Wild Wings' 'boneless wings'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/20/2026 11:28 AM

An Illinois judge ruled against a Chicago man who sued Buffalo Wild Wings, alleging the use of the term "boneless wings" was deceptive marketing. ... Read full Story

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Trapped goat rescued from basement window well

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/20/2026 11:05 AM

An animal rescuer in Wales responded to a call for help from firefighters and rescued a feral mountain goat trapped in a basement window well. ... Read full Story

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Look: Pig chase in Indiana ends with 'straight-up hog wrasslin''

By United Press International, Inc. | | 2/20/2026 10:41 AM

Indiana police said a chase involving a "non-traditional," four-legged suspect in Richmond ended with some "straight-up hog wrasslin'." ... Read full Story

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Today's top games to watch, best bets, odds: World Baseball Classic final, NBA, NIT and more

by CBS Interactive Inc | Mar 17 2026

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

by The List | Mar 02 2025

book

The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

by BookPage | Mar 17 2026

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

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Extra Belly Fat, Not BMI, a Stronger Predictor of Heart Failure Risk

by Healthline.com | Mar 17 2026

how_to

These 8 Bad Habits Are Killing Your Kitchen Knives

by CNET | Mar 17 2026

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Outback Steakhouse in East Setauket permanently closes

by greaterlongisland.com | Mar 17 2026

mental

Brie Larson’s Self-Care Secret Weapon for Party Hosting Success

by thehealthy.com | Feb 26 2026

metro

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

by New York Post | 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

nation

Irish PM Micheál Martin visits White House for St. Patrick's Day

by upi.com | Mar 17 2026

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Syrup spill closes California highway for nearly 9 hours

by United Press International, Inc. | Mar 17 2026

soccer

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is becoming Chelsea's worst nightmare 🫣

by Yahoo Sports | Mar 17 2026

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Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

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.

Texas man's Maryland visit leads to $2M lottery prize

Watch: Viral video of baby monkey causes stuffed orangutan to sell out

Watch: Potbellied pig shows up in Ala. family's yard, refuses to leave

Look: Horse hoisted out of sewage-filled septic tank

Watch: Escaped cows block traffic on New York State Thruway

Greek Seaside Town Celebrates Lent With Multi-Colored 'Flour War'

Watch: Four-eared foster kitten in Alabama becomes a viral star

Lottery ticket picked by store clerk wins $40,000 a year for 25 years

People Are Sharing The Most Unhinged Things They've Caught Their Neighbors Doing When They Thought No One Was Watching, And I Cannot Look Away

Watch: David Rush leads team to build dice towers in record time

Watch: Oakland Zoo announces it's first birth of a red-tailed monkey

Watch: Australian woman's collection of 2,656 Shopkins breaks world record

Look: Firefighters rescue surfer stranded at base of cliff

Henry Ford biography returned to Wash. library nearly 64 years late

Someone Just Gave Osaka, Japan, Gold Bars Worth $3.6M To Fix Aging Water Pipes

Look: Wedged deer rescued from metal fence

Ohio man buys lottery ticket for wrong drawing, wins $50,000

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Look: Pig chase in Indiana ends with 'straight-up hog wrasslin''

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Word of the Day

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