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USA TODAY8 hours ago
Demure? Brain rot? Oxford announces shortlist for 2024 Word of the Year: Cast your vote
Oxford University Press has announced its 2024 Word of the Year contenders, including demure, brain rot, lore, dynamic pricing, slop and romantasy.
People9 hours ago
Bride left 'crying' in bathroom after guests ordered pizza to her vegan wedding
“I was mortified,” the woman shared, after noting she and her husband spent "nearly $15,000" on the menu
Yahoo Life Style11 hours ago
Your guide to a happy and healthy November: It's National Pickle Day — plus, the best Starbucks holiday drinks to order on Red Cup Day
Tips for a drama-free Thanksgiving, healthy foods to try right now and a reminder to clean out your fridge.
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People11 hours ago
Which 'Love Actually' character you are, based on your zodiac sign
Are you a young, hopeless romantic like Sam or quirky and outspoken like Natalie?
Miami Herald11 hours ago
I joined a co-ed kickball team full of old people: We’re pretty bad
His team is called Kickin’ it Old School. They suck.
People13 hours ago
When was Elvis' last performance? Looking back at the King of Rock n Roll's final show weeks before his death
Elvis gave his final performance just weeks before his shocking death in August 1977
People13 hours ago
'SNL' Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews' iconic 'bumper' photos collected in new book for show's 50th anniversary
'The Art of The SNL Portrait' is available for pre-order now and will be released on March 4
People17 hours ago
Mom of 4 is placed in hospice care 2 weeks before son's wedding. On his big day, she's smiling on the dance floor
Olivia Armao was first diagnosed with breast cancer in the early 2000s
Associated Press15 hours ago
The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes
It's a treat to see a supermoon. But that bright glowing orb will still be almost full when the Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, likely obscuring all but the brightest …
USA TODAY17 hours ago
World Kindness Week: Watch 3 heartfelt moments of communities coming together for others
From students raising funds for their college security guard to a community offering support after pregnancy loss, these 3 moments warmed our hearts.
CNN13 hours ago
Lavish gold-domed penthouse in New York city on sale for $25M: See photos
The gold dome atop 170 Fifth Avenue is actually a two-story apartment — and now it’s up for sale
Associated Press1 day ago
A wayward sea turtle wound up in the Netherlands. A rescue brought it thousands of miles back home
An endangered sea turtle that was found about a year ago some 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers) from its native waters has been released into the Gulf of Mexico, according to the …
USA TODAY1 day ago
A bust was used as a door stopper in 1998. Now, it could sell for over $3 million.
The Invergordon Common Good Fund owns the bust, which was purchased in 1930 for about $6.35. Now, the historical bust could sell for $3.1 million.
Stacker18 hours ago
Iconic karaoke songs from the '80s
Stacker consulted Billboard, Time Out, and other expert music sources to determine 20 of the most iconic karaoke songs from the 1980s.
NY Post1 day ago
Massive 10-foot-tall, 700-pound stuffed animal vanishes — then turns up at local AutoZone
The massive, fluffy pup — called “Mr. Deeds" — was stolen by a shadowy group of burglars early Tuesday morning.
NY Post1 day ago
Family of autistic boy gifted a brand new car after he was slapped by Mercedes driver
The family of an autistic boy who was slapped by an angry Mercedes driver after the boy touched the luxury vehicle's hood in a shocking viral video was surprised with a brand n…
CBS News1 day ago
Jay Leno's look inside one of the top car collection museums in the U.S.
The Petersen Automotive Museum hosts a collection of more than 400 classics, including Hollywood legend Steve McQueen's 1956 Jaguar, now worth more than $30 million.
Time1 day ago
13 things to say when someone asks why you haven't had a baby yet
“Wow! I just haven't had the time—good thing you reminded me!”
CNN1 day ago
New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity
Traditionally, masculinity has come with a societal expectation of keeping a wall between yourself and others. Rethinking the limitations of masculinity may make a difference.
People2 days ago
Groom refuses to invite mother who 'ignored' him his entire life to wedding: 'She expects to be front and center'
"Like… seriously? I haven’t heard from her in years," the groom wrote on Reddit
Yahoo Life Style1 day ago
Being kind to strangers is good for you. Why it's healthy to help others
Kindness is king — and it can even improve your heart health.
Parade2 days ago
55 Ruby Bridges quotes about life, courage and equality
'We all have a common enemy, and it is evil.'
CBS News2 days ago
How a US Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming
Former U.S. Army convoy commander Stephen Robinson is part of a new crop of "urban farmers": veterans turning to farming after fighting.
People2 days ago
Son reunited with his mother's lost wedding dress after gown was swept away by Arkansas tornado
After neighbors found a wedding dress among storm debris, they used social media to return it to its owner
INSIDER2 days ago
My mother-in-law and I went on our first trip together. We needed it more than we realized
I recently traveled with just my mother-in-law, and we bonded during our vacation. It's the first time the two of us traveled by ourselves.
CBS News2 days ago
Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them
After Hurricane Helene, Taylor Schenker found herself with about 200 family photos that didn't belong to her. Now, she's hoping to reunite them with the people they belong to.
People2 days ago
Couple accidentally put wrong banking info on wedding invites; stranger receives gifts
The bride's cousin and his brother caught the mistake after comparing the bank details on the bride and groom’s wedding website and invitations
CNN1 day ago
Planes used for world's longest nonstop commercial flights are getting a makeover
Singapore Airlines recently announced its spending around $821 million on a multi-year program to install new long-haul cabin products. Here’s what that means for travelers.
CNN2 days ago
In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it's finally been returned
As Kathy Penny sifted through the returned books of the bin, she noticed a book with a trim that was a little more dusty than usual. Penny is the Manager of Collection Services…
CBS News2 days ago
13-year-old San Jose girl wins top prize, $25,000 at STEM competition
While young people are understandably anxious about the changing climate and warming planet, there's still a sense of optimism thanks to the creativity found in our youth.
People2 days ago
Woman fired for using company funds to throw 'farewell party' — despite not leaving the job
In a post shared on Reddit, the woman's boss writes that her assistant "seemed competent" but "sometimes blurred professional lines"
Stacker2 days ago
Zodiac jewelry and engagement rings for every sign
VRAI shares jewelry and engagement ring options for every sign in the zodiac.
INSIDER1 day ago
My best friend and I gave our daughters the same name. We hoped it would strengthen their bond
It wasn't a surprise when my best friend and I wanted to name our daughters Annika. They have a bond forever, even though my kid changed her name.
People2 days ago
Woman's boyfriend drops to 1 knee in front of Eiffel Tower — then tells her it's a 'fake' proposal
"When he asked this, my heart started beating so fast," the anonymous woman shares in a Reddit post

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Lighter Side

Ask Erin French your Thanksgiving questions

Watch firefighters save raccoon stuck in storm drain

Chicago man discovers owner of his favorite bakery is his birth mother

Woman gets proposed to during her surprise cancer remission party: 'Completely in shock'

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette scandal sells for $4.8 million

New McDonald's Happy Meal comes with two toys: One for you, and one to gift

Demure? Brain rot? Oxford announces shortlist for 2024 Word of the Year: Cast your vote

Bride left 'crying' in bathroom after guests ordered pizza to her vegan wedding

Your guide to a happy and healthy November: It's National Pickle Day — plus, the best Starbucks holiday drinks to order on Red Cup Day

Which 'Love Actually' character you are, based on your zodiac sign

I joined a co-ed kickball team full of old people: We’re pretty bad

When was Elvis' last performance? Looking back at the King of Rock n Roll's final show weeks before his death

'SNL' Photographer Mary Ellen Matthews' iconic 'bumper' photos collected in new book for show's 50th anniversary

Mom of 4 is placed in hospice care 2 weeks before son's wedding. On his big day, she's smiling on the dance floor

The Leonid meteor shower peaks as the supermoon wanes

World Kindness Week: Watch 3 heartfelt moments of communities coming together for others

Lavish gold-domed penthouse in New York city on sale for $25M: See photos

A wayward sea turtle wound up in the Netherlands. A rescue brought it thousands of miles back home

A bust was used as a door stopper in 1998. Now, it could sell for over $3 million.

Iconic karaoke songs from the '80s

Massive 10-foot-tall, 700-pound stuffed animal vanishes — then turns up at local AutoZone

Family of autistic boy gifted a brand new car after he was slapped by Mercedes driver

Jay Leno's look inside one of the top car collection museums in the U.S.

13 things to say when someone asks why you haven't had a baby yet

New to manhood at age 35: How one guy is learning about masculinity

Groom refuses to invite mother who 'ignored' him his entire life to wedding: 'She expects to be front and center'

Being kind to strangers is good for you. Why it's healthy to help others

55 Ruby Bridges quotes about life, courage and equality

How a US Army veteran went from battlefields to mushroom farming

Son reunited with his mother's lost wedding dress after gown was swept away by Arkansas tornado

My mother-in-law and I went on our first trip together. We needed it more than we realized

Woman reuniting photos lost in Hurricane Helene with families who own them

Couple accidentally put wrong banking info on wedding invites; stranger receives gifts

Planes used for world's longest nonstop commercial flights are getting a makeover

In 1973 a library book was checked out. 51 years later it's finally been returned

13-year-old San Jose girl wins top prize, $25,000 at STEM competition

Woman fired for using company funds to throw 'farewell party' — despite not leaving the job

Zodiac jewelry and engagement rings for every sign

My best friend and I gave our daughters the same name. We hoped it would strengthen their bond

Woman's boyfriend drops to 1 knee in front of Eiffel Tower — then tells her it's a 'fake' proposal

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