Bad monkey! Travellers share wild tales of animal encounters

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Travellers recount their unforgettable and often hilarious encounters with wildlife, from mischievous monkeys in India to cheeky penguins in Australia.

Man, 93, reunites with lost dog after rescuers lure her with his socks

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After nearly two weeks lost inside a vast nature preserve, a yellow lab named Sunny was finally rescued thanks to the persistence of volunteers, a homeowner’s sharp ...

Trump refugee plan seeks 7 000 Afrikaners — and virtually no one else

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The Trump administration’s plan to overhaul the U. S. refugee resettlement process, including a drastic reduction in overall annual admissions, coincides with a ...

For US presidents, Nobel Peace Prize long fraught with politics

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It was perhaps not a coincidence that the announcement Friday of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize for which President Donald Trump has so openly campaigned coincided with ...

R&B icon D’Angelo, whose sound shaped a generation, dies at 51

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The music world is mourning D’Angelo, the soulful innovator behind Voodoo and Black Messiah.

Celebration of an Afrikaner icon belies Trump genocide claim

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Thousands of Afrikaners gathered near the Union Buildings in Pretoria to mark the 200th birthday of apartheid-era leader Paul Kruger, celebrating their heritage ...

The rise of ‘dog lending’ - good for people, great for pets

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Animal shelters across the United States are running innovative “dog lending” programmes that let people borrow dogs for a few hours. Experts say it not only reduces ...

Parents turn back to landline phones to keep kids off smartphones

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As concerns over smartphone use among children grow, parents across the US are turning to an unexpected solution: landlines. From Seattle to Maine, families are ...

Love pours in for a dying octopus as she tends to eggs that will never hatch

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Ghost, a giant Pacific octopus at the Aquarium of the Pacific, is reaching the end of her life cycle. Known for her intelligence and charm, she now spends her last ...

The absurd joy of the adult hula hoop retreat

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Join the Michigan Hula Dance Retreat, where attendees hoop with joy and creativity, forming a tight-knit community that celebrates the art of hula hooping.

Health scare leads mom to world record: Barefoot run on Lego bricks. On purpose.

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After a life-threatening health scare, Gabrielle Wall turned her fears into determination, setting a world record for the fastest barefoot sprint on Lego bricks. ...

The rise of young black conservatives in the MAGA movement

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As Trump leans into his second presidency, Black conservatives and influencers are carving out a bigger space in the GOP, blending politics with pop culture in a ...

Going people-watching at the zoo with primatologists. Here’s what they saw.

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The zoo is the perfect place to observe primates in the wild: pushing their offspring in strollers. Eating pizza. Cooling off on a bench in the shade. Buying souvenirs. ...

Husband scours 18 tons of rotten food to find wife’s wedding rings

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Jeannine glanced at her left hand and froze. Her two wedding rings - a one-carat diamond solitaire and a slim white gold band with small diamonds - were missing. ...

Knitters snagged by tariffs, as yarn brands pause shipments to US

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Knitters, crocheters and other yarn enthusiasts are feeling the ripple effects of President Donald Trump’s repeal of a tax exemption for low-value imports. With ...

Dad writes letters to strangers who need a father figure

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“Would you want a letter from my dad?” Paulik asked. “Or know someone who could use a little kindness from a retired professor with a killer signature and a fountain ...

The AI cheating panic is missing the point

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Gen Z knows they shouldn’t use ChatGPT to flat out cheat, even if some of them do it anyway. ChatGPT knows this, too

Plagued by geese, a city pays for drones and dogs to scare them away

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The Canada geese produce hundreds of pounds of droppings a day, mess up bacteria levels in the local lagoons and sometimes scare children. Now a Northern California ...

Art as activism: The music and murals of Kenya’s youth protests

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Over the past year, thousands of young Kenyans have marched in cities across the nation, protesting high taxes, corruption and police brutality. More than 100 protesters ...

New Zealand’s loneliest snail seeks rare mate in unlikely love quest

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Meet Ned, a rare left-coiled snail in New Zealand whose unique twist has launched a nationwide search for a compatible mate.

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 ...