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A norovirus outbreak has infected 101 people aboard the AIDAdiva cruise ship during its 133-day journey around the world. The CDC reports 95 passengers and six crew members fell ill with diarrhea and vomiting. The outbreak began November 30 as…

Four suspects burglarized luxury SoHo boutique 4G on Monday morning, stealing approximately $1 million in merchandise in four-and-a-half minutes. The thieves broke into the appointment-only Spring Street showroom at 4:45 a.m. by climbing a fire escape and throwing a brick…

SeaWorld Orlando filed a motion to dismiss Hillary Martin's lawsuit, arguing she was struck by a snowy egret rather than a duck while riding the Mako coaster on March 24th. Martin originally sued SeaWorld on October 27th, claiming a duck…

Cornwall Borough Police in Pennsylvania responded November 29th, to reports of an unusually tame deer on a West Cornwall Township business property. "The deer was spray-painted on both sides of his body with fluorescent orange paint [with] the word 'PET.'…

HBO Max's digitally remastered version of Mad Men launched this week with numerous production mistakes visible to viewers. The service promoted the Emmy-winning AMC series would stream "in 4K, giving audiences and longtime MAD MEN fans the opportunity to enjoy…

The Purrfect Bean cat café in Richmond has temporarily shut down following major flooding caused by a cat named Roller. According to the café, flooding resulted from what they called a "series of freak accidents" involving Roller, a towel, and…

Ozzy, a French mastiff and bull mastiff mix from Oklahoma, has earned the Guinness World Record for longest tongue on a living dog. The tongue belonging to Angela Pick's family pet measures 7.83 inches long, surpassing the previous record held…

A Georgia man was bitten on his face and hands by a raccoon that later tested positive for rabies. The man discovered the injured animal and wrapped it in his coat, holding it against his chest during an hour-long drive…

Brooke Schinault pleaded no contest and was convicted of falsely reporting a crime after using AI to fabricate a rape claim in St. Petersburg. Schinault called 911 in October, claiming a homeless man broke into her apartment and sexually assaulted…

Jessica Tyson, a 32-year-old reporter for a current affairs program, was struck in the face by a seagull while filming outdoors in Auckland's Britomart Square. The incident occurred between takes and was captured on camera. Tyson shared the footage on…

A 32-year-old New Zealand man faces theft charges after allegedly swallowing a valuable Faberge pendant at an Auckland jewelry store Friday. Police say the suspect entered Partridge Jewellers, grabbed a Faberge x 007 Special Edition Octopussy Egg Surprise Locket worth…

Kelli Tedford, 24, received a six-month jail sentence after pleading guilty to six Class A misdemeanors for criminal mischief in Keene, New Hampshire. The woman, known as "Kinki Kelli" on OnlyFans, filmed herself urinating on food at Monadnock Food Co-Op…

A GameStop location in Grapevine, Texas, made company history by paying $30,494.70 for a single Pokemon trading card. The customer brought in "a fully authenticated PSA 10 Holo Gengar" card that underwent required "inspection, verification and compliance procedures." GameStop valued…

A raccoon broke into a Virginia ABC Store in Ashland and was discovered unconscious in the bathroom after damaging merchandise throughout the location. Hanover County Animal Protection Officer Martin responded to the incident and found the animal asleep near the…

Lineman Werner J. Neubauer rescued a bear from a utility pole in Cochise County, Arizona, after the animal climbed up and faced potential electrocution. Neubauer responded to the emergency call and immediately shut off power to the pole's equipment for…

Moor Hall Hotel and Spa in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham has displayed a 25-foot Christmas tree constructed from 100,000 balloons as a charity fundraiser. Balloon artist Naomi Spencer, owner of Balloon Color Blending, created the unique installation protected by a transparent…

Georgia inmate Timothy Shane, 52, remains at large after escaping from Grady Hospital in Atlanta early Monday morning during a medical examination following a suicide attempt. Shane fled on foot at 1:20 a.m., then stole an SUV containing a Glock…

David "Record Breaker" Rush completed the Famous Idaho Potato Half Marathon wearing 137 T-shirts, reclaiming his Guinness World Record title. The serial record-holder, who maintains the most concurrent Guinness World Records, originally set the mark at 111 shirts in 2019…

Keith Castillo, a 29-year-old influencer known as "povwolfy," has drawn widespread criticism for videos showing him giving 18-inch machetes and alcohol to homeless people in Austin, New Orleans, and Little Rock. The TikTok and Instagram clips, posted on Thanksgiving and…

A safe containing Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson's notorious sex tape has sold at Julien's Auctions for $2,560, falling short of its $5,000 to $7,000 estimate. Lee wrote on the safe calling it "unsafe," referencing its troublesome history. Electrician Rand…

Altadena resident Kenneth Johnson found a bear has been living under his house after months of investigation. Johnson first noticed crawlspace damage in April and installed a camera by June. "I don't know how it got under there. It must…

South Korean authorities arrested four suspects for hacking over 120,000 internet-connected cameras to produce and sell illegal sexual videos. Police say the individuals worked separately, exploiting weak passwords on IP cameras used in homes and businesses. The compromised cameras were…

Professional thieves raided L'Escargot des Grands farm in France's Champagne region, stealing nearly half a ton of snails valued at $100,000. The overnight heist targeted Jean-Mathieu Dauvergne's family farm, wiping out the entire annual production destined for Christmas menus at…

Paul Susie faces assault charges after allegedly brandishing a firearm at three 12-year-old girls caroling in Annapolis, Maryland. Anne Arundel County police say the girls knocked twice on Susie's door and announced they were caroling when he appeared at a…