A six-year-old boy received multiple 'hickeys' on his arm from a giant Pacific octopus named Cthulhu at the San Antonio Aquarium. His mother, Britney Taryn, shared videos of the incident on TikTok, which went viral. The aquarium responded with videos showing an employee interacting with the octopus, explaining that...
Thousands protested in Bangkok demanding the resignation of suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, blaming her and her father, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, for escalating a border conflict with Cambodia that resulted in over 30 deaths and 260,000 displaced. Protesters, including members of the conservative Yellow Shirts group, voiced...
Cameron Young holds a commanding five-stroke lead at the 2025 Wyndham Championship, setting a new 54-hole tournament scoring record at -20. This dominant performance puts him on the verge of his first PGA Tour victory in his 94th start, potentially becoming the 1000th unique winner. Nico Echavarria is...
The Cincinnati Reds and Atlanta Braves played a historic MLB game at Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee, attracting a record-breaking crowd of over 85,000. The game, part of Commissioner Manfred's initiative to bring MLB to non-traditional venues, was delayed by rain. The pre-game festivities included a concert by...
Ukrainian authorities have arrested an MP and other officials for allegedly participating in a large-scale bribery scheme involving inflated prices for military drones and electronic warfare systems. The arrests follow a recent controversy where President Zelensky attempted to curtail the independence of anti-corruption agencies, sparking widespread protests. The...
The Senate confirmed Jeanine Pirro, a staunch Trump loyalist and former Fox News host, as U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia in a 50-45 vote. Pirro, who previously served in the role acting capacity, will lead a large staff and substantial budget. Her confirmation follows that of...
Viral social media posts falsely claimed a "once-in-a-century" solar eclipse would occur over the US on August 2, 2025. However, NASA and the U.S. Naval Observatory have debunked this misinformation. No solar eclipse is visible from North America on that date. The next US-visible total solar eclipse is August...
With Kamala Harris withdrawing from the 2026 California gubernatorial race, the field is wide open. Katie Porter, a former congresswoman, is seen by some as a frontrunner, having secured double-digit support in polls and raising significant funds. Other contenders include Xavier Becerra, Eleni Kounalakis, and Antonio Villaraigosa, each...
A mid-air collision between an American Airlines regional jet and a US Army helicopter over Washington, D.C., killed 67. The NTSB's three-day hearing revealed systemic issues, including faulty helicopter altimeters, communication breakdowns between air traffic controllers and the FAA, and a lack of mandated ADSB technology on military aircraft....
The Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2025 class includes Jared Allen, Eric Allen, Sterling Sharpe, and Antonio Gates. This is the smallest class since 2005, but features four prominent players from the 1990s and 2000s. Gates, a standout tight end, Sharpe, a record-breaking receiver, Eric Allen, a highly-regarded...
