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Hockey player chooses to amputate part of finger to compete at Olympics

By Sky News | | 7/26/2024 11:39 AM

A hockey player chose to have part of his finger amputated so he could compete at the Paris Olympics. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Sergeant rescues distressed juvenile eagle

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2024 11:26 AM

Sergeant Giralde of Arizona's Mohave County Sheriff's Office was working a road construction detail on July 11 when a large bird was spotted under his patrol vehicle. ... Read full Story

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Michigan man's snack stop leads to lottery win

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2024 11:01 AM

A Wayne County man and his wife are celebrating a major windfall after winning a share of a $697,974 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery. ... Read full Story

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Australian ultramarathoner sets record for fastest crossing of Malaysia

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/26/2024 10:28 AM

Natalie Dau has set a new record for the fastest crossing of Peninsular Malaysia on foot. Dau covered over 700 kilometers from Kelantan in the north to Johor Bahru in the south in eight days and 46 minutes. ... Read full Story

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Look: Endangered tree kangaroo peers out of mother’s pouch at Zoo Miami

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2024 12:35 PM

A young Matschie's tree kangaroo, an endangered species native to Papua New Guinea's Huon Peninsula, has started peering out of its mother's pouch at Zoo Miami. ... Read full Story

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Couple salvages $200K lottery ticket from trash

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2024 11:46 AM

In a stroke of luck that almost slipped away, a couple from South Carolina is now searching for their dream home thanks to a $200,000 win from the South Carolina Education Lottery. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Man spins phone on finger 320 times to break Guinness record

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/25/2024 11:26 AM

Chen Xiaoqing broke the record for most spins of a mobile phone on one finger in one minute. The resident of Fuzhou, Fujian, China, spun the phone 320 times on March 9. ... Read full Story

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CBP officers in Seattle seize illegal drugs twice in 1 week from same traveler at same airport

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/24/2024 3:44 PM

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Wednesday said it had seized illicit drugs from the same traveler twice in one week at a Seattle airport. ... Read full Story

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Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out goal two hours after game suspended

By Sky News | | 7/24/2024 2:02 PM

A pitch invasion caused chaos at an Olympic football match between Argentina and Morocco - with a video review ruling out an equalising goal two hours after the game was suspended. ... Read full Story

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Dog missing for 9 years reunited with owner in Las Vegas

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/24/2024 1:17 PM

A heartwarming reunion occurred in Las Vegas after a good samaritan found a dog missing for nine years. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Breaching whale tosses boat over

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/24/2024 11:42 AM

Fishermen caught footage of a breaching whale flipping over a boat. No one was hurt in the incident. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Australian man pulls on underpants in record attempt on 'AGT'

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/24/2024 10:44 AM

Nick Manning attempted two Guinness World Records involving underpants during the "America's Got Talent" Season 19 auditions. ... Read full Story

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Clerk's reaction tips Missouri lottery player off about $128,000 win

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/24/2024 10:30 AM

A Missouri woman found out she was a lottery winner by the surprised expression on a clerk's face. ... Read full Story

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The six-acre island for sale with a private beach and 15 ghosts

By Sky News | | 7/24/2024 7:25 AM

A six-acre island off the Devon coast - complete with private beach, fortifications and planning permission for a luxury hotel - has been put up for sale. ... Read full Story

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Look: British firefighters rescue kitten from car axle

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/23/2024 1:19 PM

A kitten was rescued from the axle of a car by firefighters in England and has now been adopted into a new home. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Nigerian man twerks for 3 hours, 30 minutes to break world record

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/23/2024 1:17 PM

A Nigerian man shook his backside for 3 hours and 30 minutes to break the Guinness World Record for the longest duration twerking. ... Read full Story

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Reported 10-foot gator on loose in Washington was tegu lizard

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/23/2024 12:37 PM

Police in Washington investigated a report of a 10-foot alligator in the Granite Falls area, which was found to be a much smaller escaped Argentine tegu lizard. ... Read full Story

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Tortoise on the tracks gets a ride on London commuter train

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/23/2024 11:19 AM

A commuter train near London was briefly delayed when a tortoise was caught "trespassing" on the tracks, but the animal quickly became a "shellebrity" aboard a train. ... Read full Story

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Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine

By Sky News | | 7/22/2024 5:10 PM

Sharks in waters off the coast of Brazil have tested positive for cocaine, scientists say. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Rescued animals show off athleticism before Summer Olympics

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/22/2024 4:19 PM

The Humane Society of the United States prepared for the upcoming Paris Olympics by showing off some feats of athleticism by the animal residents of Black Beauty Ranch in Texas. ... Read full Story

art

Alex Chinneck’s Public Infrastructure and Tools Twist to Bizarrely Impractical Proportions

by Colossal | Jul 26 2024

auto

Corvette Icon Tadge Juechter's Face Will Be an Easter Egg on New Vettes

by Car and Drive | Jul 26 2024

book

Time and Time Again

by BookPage | Jul 23 2024

connecticut

CT promised to erase the criminal records of 130,000 people. 18 months later, only 10% have been

by CT Mirror | Jul 26 2024

fashion

Trend-chasing Gen Zers are obsessed with having ‘good facial harmony’ — here’s what doctors think

by NY Post | Jul 26 2024

FFNEWS

Kodiak’s autonomous course correction

by FreightWaves | Jul 26 2024

football

Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale resigns

by ESNY | Jan 08 2024

knowledge

August Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year

by Reader's Digest | Jul 05 2024

music

Kesha Slams Trump Running Mate J.D Vance After ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Comments: ‘F–k That Man’

by Billboard | Jul 26 2024

opinion

Kamala Harris's blunders, Secret Service DEI, and more from Fox News Opinion

by Opinion on Fox News | Jul 26 2024

politics

Who is Mark Kelly? What to know about the senator from Arizona and possible VP pick

by Fox News | Jul 26 2024

real_estate

Kevin Spacey’s five-story waterfront Baltimore residence is auctioned off for $3.24M

by NY Post | Jul 26 2024

science

'Wall of flames' from out-of-control Canadian wildfire devastates town of Jasper and national park

by LIVE SCIENCE | Jul 26 2024

shopping

I’m Convinced: The Best Item at Ikea Is This $1 Travel Accessory

by Gear Patrol | Jul 26 2024

sports

From Simone to Suni, everything to know about Olympic gymnastics

by ESPN Inc. | Jul 26 2024

Word of the Day

herald

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 26, 2024 is:

herald • \HAIR-uld\ • verb

Herald is a verb meaning "to give notice of"; it is synonymous with announce, publicize, and foreshadow. Herald may also mean "to greet especially with enthusiasm."

// The appearance of robins heralded the advent of spring.

// She is being heralded as the year's best new author.

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Examples:

"Trumpets herald the arrival of the players at the arena." — Simon Webster, The New Yorker, 14 Dec. 2023

Did you know?

While herald the verb is more common today, herald the noun is older. When the word was first welcomed into English in the early 14th century, it referred to an official at a tournament (one of those knightly sporting events the Middle Ages are famous for). The herald's duties included making announcements, hence the word's uses relating to announcements both literal and metaphorical. The word is ultimately Germanic in origin, though like so many words of 14th century vintage, it came to English by way of Anglo-French. The resemblance between herald and the name Harold is not coincidental: Harold is a modern form of Chariovalda, the name of a 1st century C.E. leader of the Batavi, a tribe who lived on the lower Rhine. The Germanic source of Chariovalda, haria-, is also the source of herald.

Hockey player chooses to amputate part of finger to compete at Olympics

Watch: Sergeant rescues distressed juvenile eagle

Michigan man's snack stop leads to lottery win

Australian ultramarathoner sets record for fastest crossing of Malaysia

Look: Endangered tree kangaroo peers out of mother’s pouch at Zoo Miami

Couple salvages $200K lottery ticket from trash

Watch: Man spins phone on finger 320 times to break Guinness record

CBP officers in Seattle seize illegal drugs twice in 1 week from same traveler at same airport

Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out goal two hours after game suspended

Dog missing for 9 years reunited with owner in Las Vegas

Watch: Breaching whale tosses boat over

Watch: Australian man pulls on underpants in record attempt on 'AGT'

Clerk's reaction tips Missouri lottery player off about $128,000 win

The six-acre island for sale with a private beach and 15 ghosts

Look: British firefighters rescue kitten from car axle

Watch: Nigerian man twerks for 3 hours, 30 minutes to break world record

Reported 10-foot gator on loose in Washington was tegu lizard

Tortoise on the tracks gets a ride on London commuter train

Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine

Watch: Rescued animals show off athleticism before Summer Olympics

Alex Chinneck’s Public Infrastructure and Tools Twist to Bizarrely Impractical Proportions

Corvette Icon Tadge Juechter's Face Will Be an Easter Egg on New Vettes

Time and Time Again

CT promised to erase the criminal records of 130,000 people. 18 months later, only 10% have been

Trend-chasing Gen Zers are obsessed with having ‘good facial harmony’ — here’s what doctors think

Kodiak’s autonomous course correction

Giants defensive coordinator Don “Wink” Martindale resigns

August Holidays and Observances to Celebrate Year After Year

Kesha Slams Trump Running Mate J.D Vance After ‘Childless Cat Lady’ Comments: ‘F–k That Man’

Kamala Harris's blunders, Secret Service DEI, and more from Fox News Opinion

Who is Mark Kelly? What to know about the senator from Arizona and possible VP pick

Kevin Spacey’s five-story waterfront Baltimore residence is auctioned off for $3.24M

'Wall of flames' from out-of-control Canadian wildfire devastates town of Jasper and national park

I’m Convinced: The Best Item at Ikea Is This $1 Travel Accessory

From Simone to Suni, everything to know about Olympic gymnastics

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Hockey player chooses to amputate part of finger to compete at Olympics

2.Watch: Sergeant rescues distressed juvenile eagle

3.Michigan man's snack stop leads to lottery win

4.Australian ultramarathoner sets record for fastest crossing of Malaysia

5.Look: Endangered tree kangaroo peers out of mother’s pouch at Zoo Miami

6.Couple salvages $200K lottery ticket from trash

7.Watch: Man spins phone on finger 320 times to break Guinness record

8.CBP officers in Seattle seize illegal drugs twice in 1 week from same traveler at same airport

9.Chaos at Olympic football match as VAR rules out goal two hours after game suspended

10.Dog missing for 9 years reunited with owner in Las Vegas