Thousands of firefighters from around the globe suited up and climbed 69 flights of stairs in full gear for the 34th Annual Firefighter Stairclimb in Seattle. The high-stakes hike raised big bucks for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society—over $28 million since 1991!
When a 27-year-old woman walked into a Miami shelter and asked for the oldest dog they had, she left with 12-year-old Jackie—and a viral mission to inspire others to adopt senior pets. Cue the happy tears!
In the chillest meltdown of the year, a four-year-old from Wisconsin called 911 to report his mom for eating his ice cream. The twist? It wasn’t even his. Cue the giggles, cuffs, and a sweet ending courtesy of the local police—with extra sprinkles.
In a plot twist straight out of an ‘80s sitcom, a New Jersey woman returned a library book nearly a century overdue—originally borrowed by her grandfather in 1926. The title? “Home-Made Toys for Girls and Boys.” No fines, no fuss, just some serious retro charm!
Move over, movie stars! North Carolina is now home to the world’s oldest llama, Whitetop, who’s been spreading joy as an emotional support animal for nearly three decades. He’s a true legend, and he’s making headlines at 28 years old!
Five years ago today, the world shifted overnight as COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. From panic buying to social distancing, it’s been a wild ride. Here’s a look back at those wild, stressful days and how we’re all still feeling the aftereffects!
In a scene straight out of a cartoon, a hot pink poodle named Molly gave cops in Garfield, New Jersey, the runaround—literally—before diving into a freezing river. It took four hours to capture the cotton candy-colored speedster, proving once and for all that pink really does pop!
From apes using make-up sex to woolly mice paving the way for woolly mammoths, this week in science was wild. Plus, SpaceX’s latest Starship test didn’t go quite as planned—again.
A Michigan man’s birthday gift for his dad turned into a life-changing surprise when the lottery ticket he bought hit for a whopping $1.1 million! The man’s thoughtful gesture honored a family tradition and led to an incredible win.
Move over, club kids—there’s a new raver in town! Hilda Jackson, a 105-year-old legend from England, just celebrated her milestone birthday in the most unexpected way: with a full-blown rave at her retirement home. Glow sticks, dance beats, and pure joy—this party proves that age is just a number!
