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Champ, the Bidens’ Dog, Has Died

U.S. President Joe Biden’s beloved German Shepherd died on June 19, 2021.

Why Was Dave Portnoy’s Twitter Account Briefly Suspended?

The founder of Barstool Sports has more than 2 million followers on the platform.

John Paragon, Actor Who Played Jambi the Genie in ‘Pee-wee’s Playhouse,’ Dies

The actor started his comedy career at The Groundlings in Hollywood, alongside Paul Reubens.

What’s Up with Those Bizarre ‘Retrain as a Swan’ Posters?

"Earn up to £40 working on one of Britain's illustrious waterways," the surreal flyer advertised.

HBO Max’s ‘Integration Test’ Email Brings Empathy to Twitter

An email blooper reportedly caused by an HBO intern sparked Twitter to share supportive advice...

‘The Conjuring 3’: Forgotten Son Rails Against ‘Demonic Possession’ Story

Snopes spoke to Carl Glatzel Jr. — completely absent from "The Devil Made Me Do...

Fla. Politician Allegedly Threatened to Use Russian Mafia Hitmen Against Opponent

A purported secret call recording was published by Politico.

‘Murder Hornet’ Found in Washington State

It marks the first of the insects to be seen in the northwestern state this...

The First Mobile Phone Call Was 75 Years Ago

The people who crossed a wristwatch with a cellphone worked hard for several years to...

Disney World Guests Spot ‘Cokehead Matt Gaetz’ Signs in the Orlando Skies

A TikTok comment noted that the banners could be seen over Disney Springs, while the...

Sticky Baseballs: The Latest Scandal in Major League Baseball

Adding to the lore of cheating is a new scandal involving pitchers who may be...

Fashion for Pointy Shoes Unleashed a Wave of Bunions in Medieval England

Shoe pointiness would eventually became so extreme that in 1463 King Edward IV passed a...