Homicide Investigation Closed After "Body" Turns Out to Be a Doll
Australian police closed a homicide investigation after a suitcase found on a roadside contained a lifelike doll, not human remains, forensics confirmed.
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Do Flock Cameras Actually Reduce Crime? The Data Says Otherwise
Georgia has one of the country's largest Flock Safety camera networks. Here's how to spot one and what critics say about the growing surveillance system.
Texas Couple Sues Popeyes For $1.5 Million Over "Condom-Like" Object in Chicken
Two Texas customers are suing Popeyes for $1.5 million, alleging they found a "condom-like foreign object" in chicken and were laughed at by staff.
Woman Critically Injured After Boys, 7 and 4, Crash Parents' Car
Kiara Bowling is fighting for her life after being struck by a car driven by two young brothers, ages 7 and 4, who took their parents' vehicle.
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.
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.
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Aug 9, 2026 3 min readHeated 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.
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Aug 8, 2026 3 min readMan 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.
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Aug 8, 2026 5 min read15 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.