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Chinese Hotel Ordered To Cease Red Panda Wake-Up Call Encounters

A hotel in Chongqing, China was ordered to cease its "red panda wake-up call" service, which allowed guests to have direct interactions with the endangered animals in their rooms. The Chongqing Forestry Bureau directed the Lehe Ledu Liangjiang Holiday Hotel…

Lawyer Accidentally Calls Judge ‘Honey’ in Colorado Courtroom

In a Colorado courtroom, Attorney William Kozeliski unintentionally addressed Judge Elizabeth L. Harris as 'honey' during a case discussion. The incident occurred while arguing the details of People v Delgado, a sexual assault case. James David Delgado, convicted in 1994…

Lightning Strike Injures 20 People at South Carolina Beach

Twenty individuals were injured by a lightning strike while swimming at Dominion Beach Park near the Lake Murray Dam in Lexington County, South Carolina. The incident occurred on Tuesday around 5 p.m., prompting a response from multiple agencies. Eight adults…

Historic London Tunnels to Transform Into Tourist Attraction

London's underground tunnels, once shrouded in secrecy, are set to become a prominent tourist site. Located 100 feet beneath the city streets, these tunnels hold historical significance from World War II to the Cold War era. Plans approved by local…

Scottish Island Shuna, Complete with Castle, for Sale

Shuna, a 1,110-acre island off Scotland's west coast, is on the market for $7.5 million. The island, owned by the Gully family since 1945, features a ruined castle, ancient burial mounds, untouched beaches, and diverse wildlife. Originally built in 1911…

Turbulence Injures 5 on American Airlines Flight

Five individuals were hospitalized following unexpected turbulence on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Three flight attendants and two passengers were taken to a hospital for observation and later discharged. Passengers described the experience as chaotic,…

Killer Whales Use Seaweed for Grooming in the Wild

Researchers have documented killer whales using seaweed for grooming, a behavior described as a "spa day" for the marine mammals. The observations were made by Rachel John, a master's student at Exeter University, who noticed Southern Resident killer whales in…

Iowa Woman Arrested for Burning Stolen American Flags

Brianna Laird, a 21-year-old from Iowa, was arrested for burning stolen American flags in Bussey. Police responded to a report of a nude female burning flags around 4:25 AM. Laird was found without pants or underwear, with an American flag…

Google Searches Lead to Arrest of Young Arsonists in Denver

Denver authorities, initially unable to identify three hooded suspects involved in a deadly fire on Truckee Street, utilized Google searches to crack the case. Detectives discovered that the arsonists had searched the address and details about the home's interior multiple…

Young Gambler Misses $270,000 Win By One Game

The Florida Panthers' victory over the Edmonton Oilers in Game 6 dashed 24-year-old Drew Hirschman's hopes of winning $270,000 on a $13 bet. Hirschman's five-game DraftKings parley also included wins by the New York Liberty, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Philadelphia…

Florida Jewel Thief Swallowed Tiffany & Co. Diamonds When Caught

Police dashcam footage recorded officers confronting Jaythan Gilder, a convicted jewel thief, as he attempted to swallow stolen Tiffany & Co. diamonds valued at $770,000. The incident took place during Gilder's apprehension on Interstate 10 in Chipley, Florida, following a…

Growing Trend of People Keeping Earbuds in Continuously

The habit of keeping earbuds in for extended periods is on the rise, with individuals wearing them in various settings. Dr. Dan Weisel, a family medicine doctor, has observed more patients leaving their earbuds in during medical appointments, prompting concerns…