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Look: Overturned milk truck creates 'significant spill' on New York road

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/15/2025 11:59 AM

A tractor-trailer hauling a load of milk overturned in New York's Columbia County, resulting in what the local sheriff's office described as a "significant spill." ... Read full Story

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Look: Escaped sheep wrangled after social media plea in Oregon

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/15/2025 11:38 AM

Police in Oregon said an escaped sheep was safely reunited with its owner after "living its best life" on the loose in Beaverton's Murray Hill neighborhood. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Wandering dog rescued from elevated train tracks in New York

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/15/2025 11:31 AM

A malnourished dog spotted wandering on the elevated train tracks in New York's Queens borough was rescued by police, and the incident was caught on camera. ... Read full Story

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N.C. man follows a dream, gut feeling to $1M lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/14/2025 3:58 PM

A North Carolina man said a dream and a gut feeling led to his winning a $1 million prize from a scratch-off lottery ticket. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Washington woman breaks record with 4,060 jigsaw puzzles

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/14/2025 2:48 PM

A Washington woman earned a Guinness World Record for her collection of 4,060 different jigsaw puzzles. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Tourists flock to see bright green pigeon in England

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/14/2025 2:13 PM

Residents of Northampton, England, have captured video of an unusual new neighbor causing a stir in the area: a bright green pigeon. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Goat rescued after nearly a week stranded on Hawaii cliff

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/14/2025 11:24 AM

A goat stranded on a Hawaii cliff for nearly a week was rescued by climbers and taken to a veterinarian, where she was found to be pregnant. ... Read full Story

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Look: 'Naughty tortoise' starts fire in London apartment

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/14/2025 10:59 AM

The London Fire Brigade responded to an apartment in the city where a "naughty tortoise" sparked a blaze by knocking over his heat lamp. ... Read full Story

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Watch: American pronghorn calf rescued by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/11/2025 4:28 PM

Rescuers with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance swooped in to save an underweight American pronghorn fawn found struggling on private land in New Mexico. ... Read full Story

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Friend's advice leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/11/2025 4:10 PM

A Maryland woman took her friend's advice and bought a scratch-off lottery ticket that earned her a $50,000 prize. ... Read full Story

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Watch: California woman's home flooded with unwanted Amazon packages

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/11/2025 1:52 PM

A California woman said her house is being flooded with unwanted Amazon packages that have been arriving for about a year. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Small child climbs into claw machine at Ohio community center

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/11/2025 1:39 PM

Security cameras were recording at an Ohio community center when a small child climbed into a claw machine and became stranded among the stuffed animals. ... Read full Story

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N.Y. probing whether animal on the loose in Rochester is a cougar

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/11/2025 12:33 PM

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is investigating whether there is a cougar on the loose after a resident's home security camera captured video of a large feline in Rochester. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Bears join humans waiting outside Colorado concert venue

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/11/2025 11:40 AM

A pair of bears with an apparent taste for live music joined the crowds of people waiting to get into a concert at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Ampitheater. ... Read full Story

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Michigan man wins $500,000 lottery prize due to unavailable ticket

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/10/2025 4:46 PM

A Michigan man won a $500,000 lottery prize thanks to his local store being sold out of the ticket he had originally intended to buy. ... Read full Story

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Japanese race horse famous for losing gains new fans from mobile game

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/10/2025 1:50 PM

A retired Japanese race horse famous for never winning a race is experiencing a new surge of popularity thanks to a popular mobile game. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/10/2025 1:10 PM

Moo Deng, the pygmy hippo who took the internet by storm, celebrated her first birthday Thursday at the Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. ... Read full Story

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Pittsburgh group brings back 'Balls Out Bowling' nude event

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/10/2025 12:49 PM

A Pennsylvania naturism group announced the return of "Balls Out Bowling," an annual bowling event where clothing is not allowed. ... Read full Story

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Blueberry spill causes literal 'traffic jam' in British Columbia

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/9/2025 2:15 PM

Police in British Columbia said there was a literal "traffic jam" on a highway when a pickup truck lost its load of freshly-picked blueberries. ... Read full Story

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Look: Horse found running loose on Maine highway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 7/9/2025 1:20 PM

The Maine State Police said troopers put their cowboy skills to the test Wednesday when a loose horse was found wandering on the interstate. ... Read full Story

art

Spirituality, Nature, and Performance Converge in Victoria Ruiz’s Vibrant Photographs

by Colossal | Jul 15 2025

basketball

Victor Wembanyama has plans on how long he wants to stay with San Antonio Spurs

by CBS Interactive Inc | Jul 15 2025

connecticut

HHS ban on serving undocumented clients a ‘fundamental shift,’ CT health centers say

by CT Mirror | Jul 15 2025

exercise

If You Don’t Walk Backward Every Day, a Sports Medicine Doctor’s List of the Benefits Might Convince You To Start

by thehealthy.com | Jul 11 2025

fashion

‘Ozempic mouth’ and ‘Ozempic teeth’ can be frightening — here’s the No. 1 way to protect your smile

by NY Post | Jul 15 2025

FFNEWS

Modernization of Cross-Border Trade event draws industry experts to Laredo, TX

by FreightWaves | Jul 15 2025

finance

Pets adopted during the pandemic are getting older. Chewy’s expansion into this business stands to benefit.

by MarketWatch.com | Jul 15 2025

nation

Executions on rise in U.S. as Florida to conduct its eighth for 2025

by upi.com | Jul 15 2025

nutrition

Carnivore Diet: Expert Clinicians List the Foods, Effects, and Health Risks

by thehealthy.com | Jul 10 2025

people

Anthony Hopkins' transformation at 87 to have more vitality: the vice he has given up

by marca.com | Jul 15 2025

politics

Trump's UN nominee faces scrutiny over Signal chat, but emerges largely unscathed

by The Hill | Jul 15 2025

retirement

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

by Fox News | Jun 20 2025

shopping

This Sneaky Fast, Affordable New Motorbike Is a City Dweller’s Dream

by Gear Patrol | Jul 15 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

upstate

Consumer alert: New York warns military of rising scams

by NEWS10 ABC | Jul 15 2025

Word of the Day

tantalize

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for July 15, 2025 is:

tantalize • \TAN-tuh-lyze\ • verb

To tantalize someone is to cause them to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.

// She was tantalized by the prospect of a big promotion.

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Examples:

"Craving a culinary adventure? Look no further than Manila Street Treats, nestled within the vibrant Tapatio Produce International Market and Shops building in Elkton. This hidden gem offers a diverse menu of Filipino and international flavors that will tantalize your taste buds." — Chester County Press (Oxford, Pennsylvania), 1 Apr. 2025

Did you know?

Pity poor King Tantalus of Lydia. The mythic monarch offended the ancient Greek gods, and was sentenced, according to Homer's Odyssey, to suffer in Hades the following punishment: to stand neck-deep in water, beneath overhanging boughs of a tree heavily laden with ripe, juicy fruit. But though he was always hungry and thirsty, Tantalus could neither drink the water nor eat the fruit: anytime he moved to get them, they would retreat from his reach. Our word tantalize is taken from the name of the eternally tormented king.

Look: Overturned milk truck creates 'significant spill' on New York road

Look: Escaped sheep wrangled after social media plea in Oregon

Watch: Wandering dog rescued from elevated train tracks in New York

N.C. man follows a dream, gut feeling to $1M lottery prize

Watch: Washington woman breaks record with 4,060 jigsaw puzzles

Watch: Tourists flock to see bright green pigeon in England

Watch: Goat rescued after nearly a week stranded on Hawaii cliff

Look: 'Naughty tortoise' starts fire in London apartment

Watch: American pronghorn calf rescued by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Friend's advice leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize

Watch: California woman's home flooded with unwanted Amazon packages

Watch: Small child climbs into claw machine at Ohio community center

N.Y. probing whether animal on the loose in Rochester is a cougar

Watch: Bears join humans waiting outside Colorado concert venue

Michigan man wins $500,000 lottery prize due to unavailable ticket

Japanese race horse famous for losing gains new fans from mobile game

Watch: Viral pygmy hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday

Pittsburgh group brings back 'Balls Out Bowling' nude event

Blueberry spill causes literal 'traffic jam' in British Columbia

Look: Horse found running loose on Maine highway

Spirituality, Nature, and Performance Converge in Victoria Ruiz’s Vibrant Photographs

Victor Wembanyama has plans on how long he wants to stay with San Antonio Spurs

HHS ban on serving undocumented clients a ‘fundamental shift,’ CT health centers say

If You Don’t Walk Backward Every Day, a Sports Medicine Doctor’s List of the Benefits Might Convince You To Start

‘Ozempic mouth’ and ‘Ozempic teeth’ can be frightening — here’s the No. 1 way to protect your smile

Modernization of Cross-Border Trade event draws industry experts to Laredo, TX

Pets adopted during the pandemic are getting older. Chewy’s expansion into this business stands to benefit.

Executions on rise in U.S. as Florida to conduct its eighth for 2025

Carnivore Diet: Expert Clinicians List the Foods, Effects, and Health Risks

Anthony Hopkins' transformation at 87 to have more vitality: the vice he has given up

Trump's UN nominee faces scrutiny over Signal chat, but emerges largely unscathed

Americans face vastly different retirement costs across states as Social Security cuts loom

This Sneaky Fast, Affordable New Motorbike Is a City Dweller’s Dream

Pelé's life in pictures

Consumer alert: New York warns military of rising scams

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Look: Overturned milk truck creates 'significant spill' on New York road

2.Look: Escaped sheep wrangled after social media plea in Oregon

3.Watch: Wandering dog rescued from elevated train tracks in New York

4.N.C. man follows a dream, gut feeling to $1M lottery prize

5.Watch: Washington woman breaks record with 4,060 jigsaw puzzles

6.Watch: Tourists flock to see bright green pigeon in England

7.Watch: Goat rescued after nearly a week stranded on Hawaii cliff

8.Look: 'Naughty tortoise' starts fire in London apartment

9.Watch: American pronghorn calf rescued by San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

10.Friend's advice leads Maryland woman to $50,000 lottery prize