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Watch: Dog who fought bull wins 2025 Hambone Award

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/21/2025 1:56 PM

Nationwide Pet Insurance announced a California dog who faced off with a rampaging escaped bull to protect his family is the winner of the Hambone Award. ... Read full Story

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N.C. man wins $100,000 lottery prize on his wedding anniversary

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/21/2025 1:27 PM

A North Carolina Education Lottery player celebrated his 31st wedding anniversary with a $50 scratch-off lottery ticket that earned him a $100,000 prize. ... Read full Story

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Watch: 'Particularly large cow' rescued from canal in England

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/21/2025 11:54 AM

Firefighters in Norfolk, England, came to the rescue of "a particularly large cow" that went for a swim in a North Walsham canal and "ended up getting stuck." ... Read full Story

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Look: Cypriot balances 511 wine glasses on his head

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/21/2025 10:44 AM

A 64-year-old professional glass dancer from Cyprus reclaimed a Guinness World Records title by balancing 511 wine glasses on his head for 15 seconds. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Dog rescued after wandering for days with head stuck in jar

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/21/2025 10:05 AM

A dog seen wandering for days in Pennsylvania with its head stuck in a large plastic jar has now been freed of its burden and is being treated by a vet. ... Read full Story

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Sweet-toothed bear breaks into California ice cream shop

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 3:57 PM

A California sheriff's office shared photos of a bear that broke into an ice cream parlor and helped itself to some strawberry ice cream behind the counter. ... Read full Story

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$300 lottery prize leads Michigan man to $714,891 progressive jackpot

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 3:52 PM

A Michigan man followed a "whim" and used some of his $300 in lottery winnings to buy another Fast Play ticket -- scoring a $714,891 progressive jackpot prize. ... Read full Story

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Skateboarder uses his board and a leash to rescue skunk at park

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 2:08 PM

A skunk trapped at the bottom of a skating bowl at a Pennsylvania skate park was rescued by a man who used his leash and his board to give the animal an assist. ... Read full Story

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Watch: 12-foot python captured after weeks on the loose in South Carolina

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 1:19 PM

A family of animal lovers teamed up with another local resident in South Carolina to wrangle a 12-foot yellow python that had been on the loose for weeks. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Emergency responders chase cow on Pennsylvania highway

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 12:48 PM

Firefighters and police in Pennsylvania responded to a stretch of Lackawanna County highway where a cow was reported running loose next to lanes of traffic. ... Read full Story

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Look: 'Puppy' trapped in Florida drain pipe turns out to be a fox

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/20/2025 12:21 PM

Firefighters in Florida were dispatched on a report of a puppy trapped in a drain pipe and wound up rescuing the animal, which turned out to be a fox kit. ... Read full Story

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What are Labubus and how did they get so popular?

By Sky News | | 8/20/2025 7:32 AM

Troll-like Labubu dolls have taken over the consumer world. Their creator, Pop Mart, has reported a near 400% net profit so far this year, while some have spent thousands on the toys second-hand. ... Read full Story

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Man wins $200,000 lottery prize using numbers from a license plate

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 12:46 PM

A Maryland man took inspiration from another vehicle's license plate and bought a Maryland Lottery Pick 5 lottery ticket that earned him a $200,000 prize. ... Read full Story

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Look: 'Masked' raccoons ejected from Wisconsin home

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 12:12 PM

Police in Wisconsin responded to "an unusual home intrusion" in Wausau involving a gang of "multiple masked suspects" -- otherwise known as raccoons. ... Read full Story

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Watch: Eight ponies escape stable, run loose through Massachusetts city

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 12:12 PM

A group of eight ponies escaped from a stable in Massachusetts, sparking a chase through the streets of Hamilton involving police and stable employees. ... Read full Story

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Colombian parents name baby 'Chat Yipiti' after AI program

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 12:10 PM

Colombia has a history of officially registering unconventional names, from those inspired by celebrities, such as "Maicol Yordan" and "Brayan Spears," ... Read full Story

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British man rides 55 different roller coasters in one week

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 11:20 AM

An amusement park aficionado seeking to ride every roller coaster in Britain and Ireland broke a Guinness World Record by boarding 55 thrill rides in one week. ... Read full Story

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Watch: 'Colossal' tortoise found wandering loose on Ohio road

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 10:17 AM

A pair of Ohio police officers responded to a "unique call" and engaged in a very slow-speed chase involving an escaped tortoise on the loose in North Canton. ... Read full Story

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Colorado police wrangle emu on the loose in Lakewood

By United Press International, Inc. | | 8/19/2025 9:55 AM

A Colorado police department said officers had a "pretty emu-sing day" when a large, flightless bird was spotted running loose through the streets of Lakewood. ... Read full Story

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Toothpaste made with hair a 'game changer'

By Sky News | | 8/19/2025 6:34 AM

Toothpaste made with hair could repair damaged teeth and stop the early stages of decay, a new study has found. ... Read full Story

art

Just More at Monte Carlo, Monaco

by Contemporary Art Daily | Sep 12 2025

auto

Aston Martin's Baby Stroller Is Perfect For Cry-Babies With A Not-So-Big Budget

by carbuzz.com | Sep 13 2025

basketball

Bilal Coulibaly's Eurobasket injury could be major blow for Wizards team aiming to solidify young core

by CBS Interactive Inc | Sep 12 2025

entertainment

Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak Reveals How the Right Outfit Can Enhance Your Sweat Sessions

by ET Online | Sep 11 2025

finance

Fed governor Cook declared second residence as ‘vacation home,’ countering Trump’s claims

by MarketWatch.com | Sep 13 2025

health

Keto Diet Improves Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Study Shows

by Healthline.com | Sep 12 2025

how_to

Don't Fall for This Sneaky QR Code Scam if You Get a Surprise Package

by CNET | Sep 13 2025

knowledge

Here’s What the Hole in a Safety Pin Is Really For

by Reader's Digest | Sep 09 2025

long_island

Photos from opening night at the St. Paraskevi Greek Festival in Greenlawn

by greaterlongisland.com | Sep 13 2025

metro

Cardi B dances on top of car during pop-up event ahead of new album release

by New York Post | Sep 13 2025

new_jersey

NJ Spotlight News: September 12, 2025

by NJ Spotlight | Sep 12 2025

politics

Trump Vatican envoy gifts Pope Leo birthday cake

by The Hill | Sep 13 2025

sports

Pelé's life in pictures

by CNN | Apr 16 2023

upstate

Albany celebrates Ukrainian culture

by NEWS10 ABC | Sep 13 2025

world

100,000+ march in U.K. ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in London

by United Press International, Inc. | Sep 13 2025

Word of the Day

perpetuity

Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for September 14, 2025 is:

perpetuity • \per-puh-TOO-uh-tee\ • noun

Perpetuity refers to a state of continuing forever or for a very long time.

// The property will be passed on from generation to generation in perpetuity.

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Examples:

“This isn’t new territory for the band—beginning with 2018’s Modern Meta Physic, Peel Dream Magazine have taken cues from bands like Stereolab and Pram, exploring the ways that rigid, droning repetition can make time feel rubbery. As they snap back into the present, Black sings, ‘Millions of light years, all of them ours.’ The past and future fold into themselves, braided together in perpetuity.” — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 4 Sept. 2024

Did you know?

Perpetuity is a “forever” word—not in the sense that it relates to a lifelong relationship (as in “forever home”), but because it concerns the concept of, well, forever. Not only can perpetuity refer to infinite time, aka eternity, but it also has specific legal and financial uses, as for certain arrangements in wills and for annuities that are payable forever, or at least for the foreseeable future. The word ultimately comes from the Latin adjective perpetuus, meaning “continual” or “uninterrupted.” Perpetuus is the ancestor of several additional “forever” words, including the verb perpetuate (“to cause to last indefinitely”) and the adjective perpetual (“continuing forever,” “occurring continually”). A lesser known descendent, perpetuana, is now mostly encountered in historical works, as it refers to a type of durable wool or worsted fabric made in England only from the late 16th through the 18th centuries. Alas, nothing is truly forever.

Watch: Dog who fought bull wins 2025 Hambone Award

N.C. man wins $100,000 lottery prize on his wedding anniversary

Watch: 'Particularly large cow' rescued from canal in England

Look: Cypriot balances 511 wine glasses on his head

Watch: Dog rescued after wandering for days with head stuck in jar

Sweet-toothed bear breaks into California ice cream shop

$300 lottery prize leads Michigan man to $714,891 progressive jackpot

Skateboarder uses his board and a leash to rescue skunk at park

Watch: 12-foot python captured after weeks on the loose in South Carolina

Watch: Emergency responders chase cow on Pennsylvania highway

Look: 'Puppy' trapped in Florida drain pipe turns out to be a fox

What are Labubus and how did they get so popular?

Man wins $200,000 lottery prize using numbers from a license plate

Look: 'Masked' raccoons ejected from Wisconsin home

Watch: Eight ponies escape stable, run loose through Massachusetts city

Colombian parents name baby 'Chat Yipiti' after AI program

British man rides 55 different roller coasters in one week

Watch: 'Colossal' tortoise found wandering loose on Ohio road

Colorado police wrangle emu on the loose in Lakewood

Toothpaste made with hair a 'game changer'

Just More at Monte Carlo, Monaco

Aston Martin's Baby Stroller Is Perfect For Cry-Babies With A Not-So-Big Budget

Bilal Coulibaly's Eurobasket injury could be major blow for Wizards team aiming to solidify young core

Celebrity Trainer Harley Pasternak Reveals How the Right Outfit Can Enhance Your Sweat Sessions

Fed governor Cook declared second residence as ‘vacation home,’ countering Trump’s claims

Keto Diet Improves Symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder, Study Shows

Don't Fall for This Sneaky QR Code Scam if You Get a Surprise Package

Here’s What the Hole in a Safety Pin Is Really For

Photos from opening night at the St. Paraskevi Greek Festival in Greenlawn

Cardi B dances on top of car during pop-up event ahead of new album release

NJ Spotlight News: September 12, 2025

Trump Vatican envoy gifts Pope Leo birthday cake

Pelé's life in pictures

Albany celebrates Ukrainian culture

100,000+ march in U.K. ‘Unite the Kingdom’ protest in London

Word of the Day

10 Odd & Fun

1.Stowaway gecko travels from Portugal to Guernsey in suitcase

2.Michigan man's Powerball winnings are 3 times more than expected

3.National Video Games Day: 5 stunning world records

4.Watch: Raccoon steals package from New York porch

5.Watch: Ice skater breaks Guinness World Record for jumping rope

6.Look: Zoo announces hatching of eight iguanas with no father

7.Watch: Police reunite stowaway pet pigeon with owner in Texas

8.Microchip shows stray cat was 900 miles from home

9.Look: Exotic snake found wandering loose along Ontario road

10.Look: Firefighters rescue pet lizard stranded in tree