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Sep 7, 2026

Two airport “jokes” lead to two arrests

Two travelers arrested: learn bomb jokes don't fly

Sep 2, 2026

The Science of Packing a Perfect Cooler

Follow these simple steps to make your cooler "cooler."

Aug 31, 2026

Cardboard Is "Crack" for Cockroaches

Your Basement Boxes May Be a Roach Resort

Aug 17, 2026

Fisherman Fights Face-Hugging Octopus

This gives new meaning to “separation anxiety.” In a WILD viral video, a Pilipino fisherman had reeled in an octopus, and the little sea Houdini immediately latched onto his face. Jesser Cervantes was on a wooden dinghy when the eight-armed escape artist wrapped itself around his head, covering his mouth and refusing to clock out. He … Continue reading Fisherman Fights Face-Hugging Octopus

Aug 12, 2026

Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials

Summer road trips are all sunshine, playlists, and the occasional “Are we there yet?”—until a flat tire, surprise storm, or traffic jam turns the whole thing into a roadside hostage situation. A little emergency kit can save the day. Keep water, electrolyte drinks, non-melty snacks, a phone charger, and a handwritten list of emergency numbers … Continue reading Vehicle Summer Safety Essentials

Aug 7, 2026

Rooftop Reaper Rattles Patients

Potential patients walking into a hospital in North Wales, UK, were greeted by a grim sight as they looked up to see what appeared to be the Grim Reaper just standing on the roof, silently staring down at them. That was actually Leon Gillespie, in an all-black hooded getup, waving what looked very much like … Continue reading Rooftop Reaper Rattles Patients

Jul 24, 2026

Fun Ideas to Celebrate Christmas In July

So… it’s July, it’s a million degrees, and somehow we’re all thinking about Christmas. How about a little fake winter break from the heat? You don’t have to go “Full Christmas”…just keep it lowkey. Swap snowballs for water balloons and suddenly you’ve got a “blizzard” that won’t melt in 3 seconds. Throw on a Christmas … Continue reading Fun Ideas to Celebrate Christmas In July

Jul 23, 2026

Second Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Eat and Drink to Get You Though It

Second Cyclospora Outbreak Because apparently one wasn’t enough.… there’s now a second Cyclospora outbreak popping up, across 5 midwestern states. Health officials are still trying to pin down the source, but we’re talking thousands of cases nationwide, a few hundred hospitalizations, and now another cluster popping up across the Midwest. (Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky and … Continue reading Second Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Eat and Drink to Get You Though It

Jul 21, 2026

Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

So Joplin’s about to get a little… floaty. The Route 66 Centennial Balloon Festival lands August 28th through the 30th at Missouri Southern, and it’s basically three days of looking up and going, “okay yeah, that’s pretty cool.” We’re talking more than a dozen hot air balloons, plus tethered rides if committing to the full … Continue reading Balloons and Big Fun in Joplin

Jul 15, 2026

CDC Flags Foods in Cyclospora Spread

So there’s a lovely little thing called cyclospora making the rounds in 31 states… and by “lovely,” I mean it can park you in the bathroom for weeks. We’re talking the kind of situation you do not brag about. Health folks say it’s mostly hitching a ride on certain fresh foods. So for now, maybe … Continue reading CDC Flags Foods in Cyclospora Spread

Jul 14, 2026

Supermarket Spending Strains Savings

Grocery shopping has officially entered “well, that hurt” territory. New research says a whole lot of Americans aren’t just side-eyeing their receipts—they’re straight-up dipping into savings or leaning on credit cards just to keep the fridge stocked. And not in a “points and perks” kind of way… more like “I’ll figure this out later.” About … Continue reading Supermarket Spending Strains Savings

Jul 9, 2026

Explosive Diarrhea Parasite In Missouri

The “explosive diarrhea parasite” has officially made it to Missouri. Love that for us. And when major fast food outlets start pulling menu items you know it’s serious. Not to ruin your day, but there’s a parasite making the rounds in at least 20 states that’s causing people to make some very urgent “life choices.” … Continue reading Explosive Diarrhea Parasite In Missouri