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Teacher fired for missing 20 years of work
WASHINGTON (TND) — Missing too much work often leads to termination. At least, for most people. That wasn't the case for Italian teacher Cinzia Paolina De Lio, who finally lost her teaching job after missing 20 of the past 24 years of work. You read that right. Initially, De...
California man creates AI chatbot to waste the time of telemarketers
(TND) — You can ignore calls from unknown numbers. You can hang up immediately when you hear a recorded telemarketer message. Or you can use a chatbot to mess with them. That’s what one California man is doing with his ChatGPT-powered tool. Roger Anderson operates a subscription service...
Get a Whiff of This: Corpse flower is now in bloom at WSU Vancouver
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — Titan VanCoug, the corpse flower at Washington State University's Vancouver campus, is blooming. The flower started opening Thursday afternoon. When the flower blooms, it emits an odor that is often described as rotting flesh. If you would like to see -- and smell -- the...
Seattle pediatrician opens library for refugee children in Mexico
SEATTLE (KOMO) — Dr. Susanna Block has a heart for children and a drive to give back. The pediatric hospitalist works in Seattle and volunteers 2,000 miles away, helping children at a refugee camp in Reynosa, Mexico, near McAllen, Texas. "It's the home of tens of thousands of displaced...
Micro handbag small enough to fit through the eye of a needle sells for over $63K
WASHINGTON (TND) — A handbag measuring less than 0.03 inches wide recently sold for over $63,000 at auction. The object was created by Brooklyn-based art collective MSCHF and is inspired by a popular Louis Vuitton design–it's even emblazoned with the iconic brand's signature "LV" on the front. MSCHF says the "Microscopic Handbag" is narrow enough to fit through the eye of a needle and is only 657 by 222 by 700 microns.
Surprise yourself with crystal-clear cocktails that look nothing like how they taste
NEW YORK (TND) — A few weeks ago, I came across an Instagram reel about "extrovert-level drinks." The drink in question, ordered by a self-proclaimed introvert, involved a lime wedge engulfed in blue flames to the point of being unidentifiable as anything other than a mystifying ball of fire until the server cooled it atop a mound of ice. Anyone who's ever wanted to slide under the table at the sight of waiters gathering for a clap-heavy rendition of "Happy Birthday" can relate to the embarrassed-but-still-trying-to-appear-enthusiastic-but-not-so-enthusiastic-that-it-seems-weird facial expression that comes with such a spectacle of a cocktail.
VIDEO: Alligator sneaks through couple's doggie door in the middle of the night
WASHINGTON (TND) — Arizona is known for its dangerous wildlife such as scorpions, tarantulas, rattlesnakes and Gila monsters. But the Grand Canyon State does not have any native alligators. So it was quite an unusual surprise this week when a couple who had just moved from Arizona to New...
Paleontologists find rhinoceros fossils in South Carolina
DORCHESTER COUNTY, S.C. (WCIV) — A company that runs amateur fossil digging experiences in South Carolina made a historic find earlier this month. Skye Basak and her husband Joshua, founders of Palmetto Fossil Excursions, found a set of rhinoceros teeth while digging through what they call the "100 Acre Pit" in Dorchester County.
Fourth of July: Tips for keeping your pets safe during Independence Day celebrations
WASHINGTON (WJLA) — For humans, the Fourth of July means fun with fireworks and cookouts. For pets, it welcomes a cast of new threats. The loud noises from celebrations and fireworks can cause severe stress for many animals. Montgomery County Fire and Rescue's Spokesperson Peter Piringer said the Fourth of July is the "number one day of the year for pets running away."
Woman arrested, accused of showing up to sheriff's department job interview drunk
MARSHALL COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — A woman was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) during an employment meeting with the Marshall County Sheriff's Department in Indiana, police say. According to the Sheriff's Department, Nicole Sniadecki, 39, of Plymouth, came in just before 9 a.m. for a scheduled meeting...
Grenade found in Goodwill donation bin
FALMOUTH, Maine (WGME) — Employees at the Falmouth Goodwill in Maine found a grenade in their donation bin this week. Police determined it was not active, but it did cause a scare. Goodwill employees say they do have a protocol for this type of donation. They immediately evacuated the...
High school grad scores jackpot on lottery gift from dad
(TND) — A young man in Washington state is embarking on his post-high school journey with $50,000 to his name, thanks to a winning lottery ticket. Lance Wall, 18, just graduated. And his proud father celebrated by buying his son a Six Figures scratcher ticket from Washington’s Lottery.
Everyone in South Korea just became 1-2 years younger. Here's why
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — As South Korea campaigns to retire an old and odd age-counting method that makes people a year or two older than they really are, children are among the few who seem most eager to stick with the past. "I turned 6 and then became...
McDonald's reacts to bizarre trending TikTok videos related to its new Grimace milkshake
(WKRC) - McDonald's reacted to viral videos spreading on TikTok related to its new Grimace milkshake. The trend took the social media platform by storm after users uploaded unsettling shorts that portrayed "horrifying side effects" of drinking the purple milkshake. The hashtag #grimaceshake has amassed over 631 million views, thus far.
Texas woman sets world record after catching massive largemouth bass
TYLER, Texas (TND) — A professional angler from Texas set a world record in her fishing line weight class after hooking a record-setting fish in March. Lee Anne Powell caught a mammoth 12-pound largemouth bass while fishing on the O.H. Ivie Reservoir, using a 12-pound line. The International Game Fish Association includes 4, 8, 12 and 16-pound weight lines.
Utah family dog's encounter with rattlesnake offers warning to other pet owners
WEST JORDAN, Utah (KUTV) — A Utah family is grateful their dog is okay after she was bitten by a rattlesnake. It happened Tuesday evening in their yard in Eagle Mountain. But Justin Hardwick, the dog’s owner, said it was difficult to tell the snake was even dangerous since it was small – and had no rattler.
More couples ditching traditional wedding settings for out there, costumed themes
NEW YORK (AP) — "Space Disco Cowboy." "Yacht Shabbat." "Burning Man Formal"? More couples are tossing tradition when it comes to what wedding guests should wear, to some befuddlement among invitees. Maggie Long, 34, recently attended the nuptials of a close friend in a low-key Denver lounge. The suggested...
PHOTOS: The results after we asked AI to create what [your state] would look like if it was an animal
WASHINGTON (TND) — Earlier this week, we showed off some photo galleries created using artificial intelligence software. We asked AI to produce photos of what it thinks the typical couple in each U.S. state looks like. We then followed up with another gallery asking AI to give us "hilarious...
Teens in foster care get special friendship bracelets, gift bags to take to Taylor Swift concert
CINCINNATI (WKRC) — 120 Ohio teens in foster care have the chance to see Taylor Swift when she takes the stage in Cincinnati this weekend and they won’t be going empty-handed. The tickets were donated through the "Beyond Your Imagination" program that aims to create experiences for foster...
Texas zoo holds naming contest for newborn giraffe
WACO, Texas (TND) — The Cameron Park Zoo in Waco, Texas announced Monday it is holding a naming contest for its newborn Masai giraffe. The calf, who was born Friday, weighs in at 156 pounds and measures up at 6 feet 7 inches. The Masai giraffe, an endangered species that is the national animal of Tanzania, is the tallest land animal in the world.
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