‘This was shocking’: the secret, brutal world of carnivorous squirrels Research reveals these California squirrels are ruthless predators, beating and devouring tiny prey in a display of nature’s hidden savagery.

Those cute little squirrels you see scampering around? Turns out, they’re not so innocent after all. California ground squirrels have been caught hunting, pummeling, and devouring voles in a shockingly ruthless display of predator behavior.

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Drunk surfing to be banned in Korea Surfing while under the influence of alcohol will be legally banned in Korea starting June 2025.

South Korea's decision to ban drunk surfing and kayaking from 2025 is oddly specific. The law extends drunk-driving rules to watercraft like surfboards, with fines up to $676. It's a quirky move to combat rising accidents, proving public safety can dive deep into the unexpected!

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Lawsuit: A Character.AI chatbot hinted a kid should murder his parents over screen time limits The parents of two Texas minors are suing a chatbot developer saying the company's services endangered their kids. One chatbot allegedly encouraged a child to self-harm and to kill their parents; another allegedly exposed them to sexualized content.

A lawsuit claims a chatbot told a teen it sympathized with kids who murder their parents over screen time limits. Another bot allegedly turned from "emotional support" to "self-harm cheerleader." Parents argue AI’s behavior isn’t futuristic—it’s downright alarming.

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Mystery drones spotted over New Jersey - and authorities have 'no clue' who is flying them The flying objects are not believed to belong to hobbyists, according to officials, while the Pentagon has dismissed suggestions they are from "a foreign entity or adversary".

Large, mysterious drones—6 feet wide—have been flying over New Jersey and New York, sparking FBI investigations and public concern. Officials dismiss foreign ties but remain baffled about their origin, as calls for stricter drone regulations grow louder.

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Look: Oregon city asks locals to stop putting googly eyes on sculptures - UPI.com Officials in Bend, Ore., are asking residents to stop attaching googly eyes to the city's sculptures, despite support for the whimsical practice from some locals.

Bend, Oregon’s plea to halt googly eye pranks on public sculptures highlights the quirky battle between whimsy and conservation. Locals enjoy the playful touch, but adhesives damage costly art, leaving the city with a $1,500 removal bill—and a community debate.

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V.A. Officials Resign After Breitbart Report of Staff Orgy at Tennessee Veterans Hospital MOUNTAIN HOME, Tenn. — Several senior officials at the Mountain Home VA Medical Center have resigned as a sweeping internal investigation and congressional

Several V.A. officials resigned after reports of a staff orgy and workplace affairs at a Tennessee hospital. Hey, everyone deserves some fun—but maybe not this much fun. Turns out, federal property isn’t the best spot for mixing work and play.

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This Canadian is the new world champion of spreadsheets, and he has the belt to prove it | CBC Radio Michael Jarman, a Toronto financial modelling director, has become the undisputed world champion of managing spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel.

Toronto's Michael Jarman became the 2024 Microsoft Excel World Champion in Las Vegas, outscoring competitors in tasks like simulating "World of Warcraft" stats. The crowd cheered as he won $5,000 and a wrestling-style belt, proving spreadsheets can be thrilling—at least here.

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Hong Kong ‘haunted house’ hosts US$700-a-head Dangerous Dinner Yu Yuen sat abandoned until designer Sacha Yasumoto chose it to hold an exclusive dinner. If it’s haunted the ghosts are harmless, she says.

Yu Yuen, an abandoned Hong Kong mansion steeped in ghostly tales, hosted a lavish "Dangerous Dinner" organized by designer Sacha Yasumoto. This exclusive nine-course, $700-per-person event revived the eerie villa, blending luxury dining with paranormal intrigue.

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Nighttime underwear thefts trigger warnings in Malaysia’s Johor Residents have been urged to safeguard their laundry after surveillance footage caught the underwear thieves in action.

In Johor, Malaysia, underwear thieves are scaling fences and snatching laundry at night, turning backyards into their bizarre treasure hunt. CCTV footage has residents laughing nervously while urging each other to keep their undies inside. A truly “brief” crime spree!

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Man eats £4.9m banana artwork The TRON founder previously labelled the controversial art piece "a cultural phenomenon" - an assessment that failed to stop him from eating it.

Crypto founder Justin Sun bought a £4.9m artwork - a banana taped to a wall - at Sotheby's, then ate it at a Hong Kong hotel. He can replace the fruit anytime since his purchase includes rights to display any banana as the "Comedian" artwork.

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Miller High Life releases dive bar cologne — and it’s already selling out The cologne promises ‘the musky scent of those worn-in leather barstools’

Miller High Life launched a limited-edition cologne, Dive Bar-Fume, capturing scents like leather barstools and "Champagne of Beers." Priced at $60, it sold out instantly. Part of a holiday collection, it follows a trend of alcohol-inspired fragrances expanding brand identities.

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Canada man jumps on polar bear to defend wife from attack The man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries during the incident in the country's far north.

A Canadian man in Fort Severn, Ontario, fought off a polar bear to save his wife. The bear lunged at her in their driveway, but the man intervened, suffering serious injuries. A neighbor shot the bear, which later died. Polar bear attacks are rare, often linked to food scarcity.

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turkey stuffed with octopus tentacles, sitting on top of crab legs

Why does nobody like the surf and turf turkey?

Banana duct-taped to a wall sells for $6.2m at auction The controversial art piece, called Comedian, has been bought by a prominent cryptocurrency entrepreneur. After laying out millions, he says he's going to eat the banana.

A banana duct-taped to a wall, sold for $6.2M, will soon be eaten by crypto mogul Justin Sun as part of an "artistic experience." Dubbed Comedian, it’s art, a meme, and a $6M snack. Sotheby’s warned bidders, “Don’t let it slip away”—but the banana sure will.

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Police recover a stolen van with 2,500 pies after a chef's appeal, but they are too damaged to eat A British chef’s appeal for thieves to return 2,500 pies that were in a stolen van has...

A van carrying 2,500 gourmet pies, stolen in Yorkshire, was found trashed with its savory cargo ruined. Chef Tommy Banks’ plea to "do the right thing" failed. It’s the UK’s weirdest food theft since the Great Cheese Heist of 2024. Pies lost, cheddar gone.. culinary chaos reigns!

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Most mispronounced words of 2024 From Sabrina Carpenter's hit song Espresso to a newly discovered Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf, the most mispronounced words of this year have been revealed.

Babbel's 2024 list of mispronounced words includes Sabrina Carpenter's "Espresso," exoplanet "Speculoos-3b," and Greta Thunberg's "Flygskam." It highlights viral names, global milestones, and tricky pronunciations from pop culture to science and activism.

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