Captain Arrested After Woman and Baby Die in Statue of Liberty Boat Accident
A boat captain was arrested after a vessel capsized near the Statue of Liberty, killing a mother and her 5-month-old daughter in New York Harbor.
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What Is “Dateflation” and Why Are Dates Getting So Expensive?
Dateflation and infladating are changing the way people approach dating as rising prices make romance more expensive than ever.
Heated Blanket Recall Affects Nearly 180,000 Amazon Purchases
A heated blanket recall affects nearly 180,000 sherpa throws and blankets sold on Amazon after reports of fires, burns, and electric shocks. Here's how to check yours.
Man Arrested After Wearing Fake Gun to Office Costume Party
A Sydney man's "heroes and villains" costume, complete with a fake gun and bulletproof vest, triggered a massive police response at a busy entertainment district.
15 Elephants Die in Kenya After Suspected Cyanide Poisoning
Fifteen elephants near Kenya's Amboseli National Park died after suspected cyanide-contaminated tomatoes, wildlife officials say.
Malaysia Airlines Pilot Arrested After 57 Pounds of Ecstasy Turn Up in His Luggage
A Malaysia Airlines pilot was arrested in Jakarta after allegedly smuggling 70,000 ecstasy pills, with a drug test showing he flew while under the influence.
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Aug 7, 2026 4 min read18-Year-Old Becomes Youngest Male Professor in History, Breaking a 306-Year-Old Record
At 18, Nathan Thomas became the youngest male professor in history, breaking a 306-year-old Guinness World Record at Miami Dade College.
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Aug 7, 2026 3 min readKFC Responds After Customer's Shorted Order Goes Viral
A viral TikTok video accusing KFC of shortchanging a customer's Popcorn Chicken Bucket order has drawn a public response from the chain.
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Aug 6, 2026 3 min readMTA Is Auctioning Off Its Last 60 MetroCard Machines
The MTA is auctioning off its last 60 MetroCard vending machines starting at $1,500 as New York completes its transition to the OMNY system.