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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 22, 2026

Drunken Daredevil Surfs Train Top Naked

Cops arrested a guy from Arizona who decided the best way to travel was naked… on top of a moving train. Not inside. Not near it. Fully on top, like some kind of extremely underdressed action movie stunt. His name’s Daniel Ballance, and apparently before the ride ended, he made sure everyone knew about his … Continue reading Drunken Daredevil Surfs Train Top Naked

Jul 16, 2026

Feline-Fueled Felony Fails Fast

Monday morning in Maryland, some dude walks into a pet store, grabs a kitten like he’s late for a meeting, and bolts. Not great. But it gets weirder. He runs straight to the bank next door, strolls up to an employee holding this tiny black-and-white kitten and goes, “Hey, can you hold this?” Then he … Continue reading Feline-Fueled Felony Fails Fast

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 10, 2026

Scottish Seagull Assault

A guy in the seaside town of Oban, Scotland apparently grabbed not one… but TWO live seagulls off the street — just went full “dual-wield” — and used one of them to smack somebody. Yes. A seagull. As a weapon. Police were called, tracked him down later, and charged him with assault. They haven’t really … Continue reading Scottish Seagull Assault

Jul 3, 2026

City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

So here’s the deal for the 4th in Joplin… things kick off at 5:30 at Fred G. Hughes Stadium over at MSSU. It’s the big one this year—the country’s turning 250, so they’re going a little extra. Think food trucks, bounce houses, and that “we stayed for the fireworks” level of commitment. Live music starts … Continue reading City of Joplin July 4 Celebration

Jul 3, 2026

Booger Sugar Baggie Butt Blunder

A Florida woman gets pulled over last weekend. Sunrise Saturday morning, weaving a little, allegedly not super cooperative. Ends up getting arrested after resisting a deputy and heads off to jail. Now comes intake, where they run her through one of those scanners that basically says, “Hey… something’s not quite right here.” Specifically, her “lower … Continue reading Booger Sugar Baggie Butt Blunder

Jul 1, 2026

Mexican Batman Busts Bike Bandits

There’s apparently a “Mexican Batman” out there, and instead of gadgets and a cave, this guy’s weapon of choice is… duct tape. Over about a week in Jalisco, five suspected motorcycle thieves were found taped to lampposts like very questionable decorations. We’re talking full wrap job—plus a little extra flair: the word “rat” written across … Continue reading Mexican Batman Busts Bike Bandits

Jun 30, 2026

Woman Charged After Pickleball Attack

Pickleball is officially no longer a low-impact sport. In St. Augustine, Florida, a post-game squabble turned into a full-on paddle attack. Cops say a nurse, Michele Bannister, didn’t love how a guy was talking to her son after a doubles match… so she jumped in and started swinging. Not metaphorically. Literally. Paddle to the head. … Continue reading Woman Charged After Pickleball Attack

Jun 29, 2026

Backhoe Batman Bungles Bank Heist

On the Caribbean island of Tobago, a group of guys decided to pull off a full-on movie heist… and instead delivered a blooper reel. They stole a backhoe from a beach—already a bold opening move—then rolled up to yank an ATM like they were filming a Temu version of the Ocean’s movies. Security video shows … Continue reading Backhoe Batman Bungles Bank Heist

Jun 10, 2026

Smart Summer Settings to Cut Cooling Costs

It’s a question as old as air conditioning itself, and, apparently there is a right answer to the thermostat wars… and it’s not “whatever feels like Antarctica.” Cooling pros say if you’re home, the sweet spot is somewhere between 72 and 78. Start at 78, and if you feel personally betrayed by it, nudge it … Continue reading Smart Summer Settings to Cut Cooling Costs