Lake Travis school board candidate faces assault charge in mask incident
A woman running for a seat on the Lake Travis school board is facing an assault charge after she allegedly shoved a store employee after not following their masking rules.
NJ server receives almost $2,000 after customer refuses to tip over COVID-19 rules
The server, who is also a registered nurse, plans to use the money to give back to the community.
Dad, son with autism collaborate on comic book series to help son better understand the world
In just one conversation, it won’t take long to realize Jake’s already got abilities just like his comic book counterpart. Autism isn’t his disability. It’s his superpower.
Old Navy responds to first-grader's request for girls' jeans with 'real pockets'
Kamryn Gardner, a student at Evening Star Elementary in Bentonville, Arkansas, penned a letter to Old Navy asking the retailer to make girls' jeans with "real pockets."
Family sues after California man dies in taco eating contest
The son of a California man who choked to death during an amateur taco eating contest at a minor league baseball game is suing the event's organizers for negligence.
'Playful' dog steals reporter's mic during live weather report
A reporter in Moscow was recently giving a live weather update when a four-legged bystander jumped into the shot and stole her microphone.
Unopened Super Mario Bros. game from 1986 sells for record-breaking $660,000
An unopened copy of Nintendo’s Super Mario Bros. that was bought in 1986 and then forgotten about in a desk drawer has sold at auction for $660,000.
Stylish 82-year-old woman inspires the internet with virtual church outfits
La Verne Ford Wimberly has attracted national attention for wearing her Sunday best despite her church holding service virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mom pranks kids with frozen cereal, juice — and their reactions are priceless
When a California mom knew she wouldn’t be spending April Fools’ Day with her kids, she decided to prank them on March 31 — when they’d least expect it — with frozen cereal and juice for breakfast.
Man browsing online real estate listing sees his own cat relaxing in bedroom
A U.K. man browsing an online real estate listing for his neighbor's house was slightly miffed at seeing his own cat, Freddie, lounging on a bed in one of the listing’s photos.
April the Giraffe, whose pregnancy was watched by millions, dies at age 20
April, the giraffe whose live-streamed pregnancy captivated the internet in 2017, has died at the age of 20.
‘No need for K-9s’: New Mexico sheriff’s department announces ‘feline division’ on April Fools’ Day
Look out K-9 division: A New Mexico sheriff’s department announced a new “feline division,” because who better to capture a cat burglar than an actual cat?
‘They were ours’: Couple adopts 7 siblings after their parents die in car crash
The children had been in foster care for more than one year after losing their parents in a deadly car crash.
April Fools' Day 2021 pranks: Cauliflower Peeps, Velveeta skincare, Ikea dog couture
Many brands opted into the trickery on April Fools’ Day 2021. Here’s a roundup of some of the best shenanigans.
'It’s just having a blast': Black bear soaks in hot tub in the Great Smoky Mountains
Mason Trebony, who was vacationing at a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains with his wife, filmed the bear as it crawled into the jacuzzi and plopped down to take in the morning sunrise.
Dog who repeatedly stole stuffed unicorn from dollar store gets adopted
The stray dog named Sisu stole the hearts of many after his story of determination to reach a stuffed unicorn inside Dollar General was shared widely online.
Video shows 15K bees swarm parked car at supermarket in New Mexico
LCFD says an estimated 15,000 bees were relocated after they were seen swarming a car parked at a local grocery store in New Mexico.
19-pound cat found trapped in neighbor’s chimney for 4 to 5 days
Caitlyn Wertenberger’s tuxedo cat Piper had been missing for nearly a month before she was found trapped inside the neighbor's chimney, likely for several days.
People play volleyball in front of erupting volcano in Iceland
Video posted on Twitter by Rut Einarsdottir shows a group passing a volleyball amongst themselves as Mount Fagradalsfjall spewed lava nearby.
Massive container ship stuck in Suez Canal set free, canal service provider says
Workers have successfully set free a colossal container ship that for nearly a week has been stuck sideways across the Suez Canal.