A young harbor seal took “surfing with the locals” literally when it began climbing onto strangers’ boards off the coast of San Diego. Video shows the seal swimming through a group of surfers before pulling itself out of the water and making room beside them. It occasionally stays aboard long enough to catch a wave. …
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There are several places you’d expect to find a hairball. Under your bed, attached to your hairbrush, and clogging your shower drain are among the most likely locations. However, anyone walking the streets of New York might find a hairball in an unexpected place: Rolling down the street. According to Time Out New York, the …
Travel scams are having a resounding impact on Americans. Not only have they cheated hopeful vacationers out of their money, but the mounting prevalence of scams has Americans feeling too worried to travel. According to a survey conducted by LocalsInsider.com, all that fraud and the resulting doubt are causing a substantial economic impact. The data …
A Sacramento homeowner is lucky to have escaped a blaze that started near his home this week. The Sacramento Fire Department posted about the fire on its Instagram page, sharing how the fire at the home was just one of three working fires they were called to on Aug. 11, 2026. According to the initial …
On Wednesday, Aug. 12, a ferry caught fire near the Indonesian island of Bali. As of Wednesday afternoon, rescuers evacuated 211 passengers. The body of one passenger was also pulled from the fiery ferry. According to AP News, the fire broke out at around 4:15 am. Almost 30 minutes later, an emergency report went out …
If you’ve ever gone without power for any length of time, you know just how big of a hardship it can cause. From spoiled groceries to uncomfortable indoor temperatures, it can be a lot. However, some homeowners in areas that commonly lose power have a secret weapon at their disposal by way of a whole …
The future that many people dreamed about might be coming soon. Florida drivers may eventually have another way to escape the state’s traffic: flying taxis. State officials expect electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, often called air taxis by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), to begin testing in Florida before the end of 2026. The …
A farmer in Perry, New York, is left reeling after an early morning barn fire killed more than 100 of their animals. According to WHAM, firefighters were called to a barn located on Route 246 a little before 7 a.m. The barn was already fully engulfed by the time they arrived, and fire and EMS …
Have you ever wanted to name a new park? Now, you can vote to choose the name of Nevada’s newest state park. The park protects more than 1,600 acres of riverfront landscape, historic trails and former ranchland, but it still lacks an official name. According to Nevada State Parks, the 1,627-acre property is located along …
Residents in a Pennsylvania neighborhood are being advised to avoid local wildlife, foxes in particular. According to NBC 10 in Philadelphia, a Malvern neighborhood is dealing with some sick foxes right now, prompting officials to remind people to stay away. It sounds like the foxes may have mange, which is a contagious condition. Humans who …