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The Fake NFL Star Who Allegedly Used Google’s AI to Help Pull Off a $1.3 Million Romance Scam
Federal prosecutors say an alleged romance scammer flooded the web with fake claims that Google’s AI later repeated as fact.
By Luis Prada
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A North Carolina Petting Zoo Had Rabies. Now Officials Are Tracking Possible Exposures.
Health officials say anyone who handled or fed the goats between July 28 and August 27 should contact their local health department.
By Luis Prada
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A Disturbing Sexual Assault Trend Is Allegedly Spreading Through Dollar Tree Stores
The lawsuit alleges understaffing and weak security allowed repeated assaults on shoppers, including incidents involving repeat offenders.
By Luis Prada
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Someone Stole Pittsburgh’s Famous ‘Star Wars’ Pepsi Machine and Replaced It With a Fake
A TikToker says he removed the beloved 1999 vending machine to repair it, but locals are furious over the bizarre social-media stunt.
By Luis Prada
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This Woman Has the Same Condition as Drew Barrymore’s Character From ‘50 First Dates’
Michelle Philpots wakes up every morning thinking it’s 1994, and her husband, much like Adam Sandler in the movie, has to bring her up to speed on things on a daily basis
By Tony Alpsen
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The 10 Most Dangerous Songs to Drive to, According to a New Study
Ed Sheeran, Oasis, Billy Idol and more made the list, with faster tempos linked to speedier driving and reduced attention.
By Ashley Fike
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Man Hit a Deer With His Car, Then Developed a Rare Bacterial Infection
Doctors eventually traced his facial abscesses and fever to tularemia, a rare infection likely spread through wounds contaminated in the crash.
By Luis Prada
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Adelaide University/Interesting Engineering This 22-Year-Old Engineer Is 3D Printing Free Dentures for People Who Can’t Afford Them
Connor Gibson helped cut a process that once took months down to hours, producing free custom dentures for patients who otherwise couldn’t afford them.
By Luis Prada
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This Purple Fabric Can Keep You Cooler Than White Clothes. Here’s How It Works.
The high-tech fabric reflected nearly 88% of sunlight and stayed 7.6 degrees cooler than white cotton during outdoor testing.
By Luis Prada
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Scientists Finally Figured Out Why Ancient Egyptian Art Still Looks So Vibrant
Researchers found animal glues and plant-based materials in ancient artworks, revealing a sophisticated recipe built to last.
By Luis Prada
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Why Gen Z Is Trading Parenthood for Pet Ownership, by the Numbers
New survey data shows younger Americans increasingly see pets as family, with some saying animals are replacing children altogether.
By Ashley Fike
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America Has Dog States and Cat States. Here’s Where Yours Lands.
Google search data shows Mississippi leans hardest toward dogs, while Washington leads the country’s most cat-friendly states.
By Ashley Fike