Their ‘window seats’ lacked windows. Now they’re suing the airlines.

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Airline passengers are taking Delta and United to court, accusing them of deceiving customers by charging premium fees for so-called “window seats” that turned out ...

Kiki’s second chance: A sheep who found her legs on wheels

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Unable to walk since birth, Kiki now thrives on wheels - grazing, playing music, and even inspiring children with disabilities. Her story is a reminder that resilience ...

Cute but deadly? Fake Labubu dolls pose choking risk

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Counterfeit versions of Pop Mart’s viral Labubu dolls are being seized worldwide.

Men are struggling to find love. Here’s why.

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The picture of a lonely young man playing video games in his parents’ basement is, by now, a cliché, but it’s one of those clichés that speaks to something true. ...

9-year-old sets up stand, offers free compliments to anyone who stops by

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9-year-old Ethan Wargo is brightening days with his free compliments stand in Sycamore, Illinois, where he connects with passersby and spreads joy through heartfelt ...

Moving nuclear subs isn’t something you announce on social media

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It was not just a pointless demonstration of bravado - it also showed that careless words and vague military threats can move the world closer to a disastrous conflict. ...

Future of Scotch whisky lies in hands of US president who drinks diet coke

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“Whether you like it or not, this guy has the power to really damage Scotland,” he recalled telling his wife at the time. “But one thing that is unique about Trump ...

No strings? The perils of being ‘friends with benefits’

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A study published last year in Women’s Studies International Forum said such relationships are getting more popular, especially among young adults, and that casual ...

How ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ became a global phenomenon

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Since its premiere, the movie has hit Netflix’s top 10 list in all 93 countries the streaming service tracks.

This retired couple is making up for a lifetime of missed holidays

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After decades of running a restaurant and raising a family without taking a single vacation, Chitlada and Vichit Apisukh are now spending their golden years seeing ...

SANParks eyes new conservation bonds to boost endangered rhino numbers

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SANParks is exploring a new conservation bond with Rand Merchant Bank to raise funds for endangered rhino protection, expanding on a $150 million World Bank initiative ...

You might be fooling yourself about peanut butter, plus 5 other protein mistakes

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Scientists have cautioned that peanut butter isn’t as high in protein as many people think.

Family adopts a shelter dog — then learns he’s the father of their late dog

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Ziggy’s appearance and personality are similar to those of their late dog, Rufus, who died a few days before they brought Ziggy home in early April. Reiff thought ...

Heard of Nvidia? Here’s why you should pay attention

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It boggles the mind that a tech company that many people have never heard of is the most valuable corporation in the world. Having recently crossed the threshold ...

Dire predictions about renewable energy were all wrong

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During the first quarter of this year ...

Celebrating three decades of 'bare-y' good times at clothing-optional oasis

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A look inside Avalon Resort in West Virginia provides insight into the enduring appeal and operational realities of a long-standing clothing-optional community. ...

When your cake bites back: German customs seize 1 500 smuggled tarantulas hidden in dessert boxes

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Forget chocolate - German customs officials uncovered 1 500 live tarantulas packed in “cake” boxes from Vietnam. Many survived the cramped trip, but officials say ...

Bird lovers flock to adopt parrot who is ‘rated R’

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“If you adopt Hendrix, you’re basically adopting Samuel L. Jackson,” the animal sanctuary wrote on Facebook, referring to the actor who is known, in part, for his ...

Who’s your daddy? These days, who isn’t?

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What distinguishes the dads from the daddies. The term signifies an older man who’s protective, experienced, usually a more dominant type. These are all associations ...

He lost his wedding ring on a 50-acre farm. It was returned 15 years later.

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Wayne Corprew cut down a Christmas tree for his family at a farm in 2010 - and when he got to his truck, he realized his wedding ring was missing. He searched to ...

Trump tariffs sour fortunes of SA’s citrus farmers

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South African citrus has become a staple in the US - the world’s largest citrus importer - especially during the off-season summer months when in the southern hemisphere ...

How the Dogist turned canine photos into a social media phenomenon

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When Elias Weiss Friedman began the Dogist in 2013, he had no idea his street photography of pooches (and their people) would one day make him a leading dog influencer ...

Is ChatGPT really killing Google?

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There are regular headlines suggesting chatbots like ChatGPT may be taking over for Googling. Maybe you’ve also started using artificial intelligence instead of ...

He knows he was adopted from South Korea. The rest is a troubling mystery

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For most of his life, Aaron Grzegorczyk believed that his birth name was Cho Yong-kee. He thought he was born on April 28, 1988, in a clinic in Anyang, South Korea, ...

Cyber attack on DNA data bank leads to R54. 29 million fine for UK-based genetic testing company

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UK regulators fine DNA testing company R54. 29 million after cyber attack exposes user data