A popular state park in Maryland is now partially closed after two recent attacks by rabid beavers. The first beaver attack at Cunningham Falls State Park in Frederick County, Maryland, by the town of Thurmont, involved a 13-year-old swimmer on July 26. The teenage boy, who had injuries to his hands and chest, was airlifted to Johns … Read more
A British surgeon has lost his job after mistakenly sewing his patient’s organs together, creating a “closed loop” that prevented bowel movements — and was nearly deadly. According to statements given to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service, the patient had undergone emergency bowel surgery for tumor removal by NHS surgeon Dr. Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman … Read more
A popular ’70s retro bar known for its secret entrance through a refrigerator in Hollywood was temporarily shut down due to vermin infestation on Thursday. Good Times at Davey Wayne’s in 1611 N El Centro Avenue was shut down by the Los Angeles County Public Health Department on nine different health violations. Good Times at … Read more
Bay Area shoppers will have to get their food elsewhere after a Target store in San Jose had its grocery section closed due to a rat infestation. The shop near North Capitol Avenue and McKee Road was shut down by health inspectors after rodent droppings and opened bags of food were found in the store’s … Read more
In case you need to make a last-minute (rainy) run. Although Memorial Day weekend, a time meant to honor military personnel who risked their lives to serve in the US Armed Forces, is technically the unofficial start of summer, millions across the East Coast have gotten slammed with cold, rainy weather. Certainly not ideal for … Read more
One of Los Angeles’ most iconic eateries was forced to close its doors for a few days, due to a nasty “vermin infestation.” Jitlada, the iconic Sunset Boulevard Southern Thai restaurant that was a favorite of Anthony Bourdain and Jonathan Gold, was forced to close briefly by the Los Angeles County Health Department. The closure … Read more
A Lake Tahoe ski resort has called it quits on winter early—shutting down days ahead of schedule as warm weather wiped out what little snow was left. Homewood Mountain Resort closed for the season on March 17, cutting things short before its planned March 22 end date, according to SFGATE. The already brief season barely … Read more
Two big-name retailers have already announced store closures just two weeks into 2026 — and experts warn that the retail-shuttering roundup is only going to get more bleak. Household name department store Macy’s announced last week that it was shutting down 14 “underproductive” stores, while Saks Global group filed for bankruptcy on Tuesday. The hard-hitting … Read more
Many people across the country are celebrating Easter today. Whether you celebrate the holy holiday or not, you might need to run to a store for a last-minute grocery run. Consumers nationwide planned a boycott of major retailers, such as Walmart, CVS and Starbucks — this weekend, called “Economic Blackout 2.0.” It’s supposedly a protest … Read more
The Sundance Kid is back. Robert Redford, 88, appeared onscreen for the first time in six years with a cameo in the AMC / AMC+ show “Dark Winds.” Along with George R. R. Martin, 76, who wrote the books on which “Game of Thrones” is based, the legendary actor is an executive producer on “Dark … Read more
“Saturday Night Live” alum Ana Gasteyer has a story to share about Sean “Diddy” Combs. The comedian, 57, appeared on Wednesday’s episode of the “Las Culturistas” podcast, hosted by Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers, and claimed that the disgraced rapper, 55, “shut down the whole building” when he was the musical guest on “SNL” in … Read more
The polls are open — these services are not. With Election Day officially upon us, voters are taking time off work in droves to cast their ballots. In fact, New York is one of five states where employers are required to give employees paid time off to vote. This politically-motivated exodus has left many Americans … Read more
She got her wedding bells rung with this shocking mishap. A San Francisco Bay Area woman was shocked when the bridal store she bought a wedding gown from shuttered with no notice or fulfillment of her order. Akila Yejide Mwongozi, who worked three jobs to afford her wedding, bought her nuptial attire last year from … Read more
A giant, 40-foot-long slide, notorious for its bumpy rides, is back in business after being shuttered for two years amid safety concerns. The six-lane slide at Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, which went viral in 2022 after videos emerged showing riders bouncing along its ramp, reopened Friday. This time around, Michigan’s Department of Natural … Read more
They were busy making a “grinder.” Booty calls? A hungry customer nearly lost their lunch after going out for sandwiches and discovering that the employee on duty was out making whoopie, according to a shocking Reddit thread. A hungry customer nearly lost their lunch after going out for sandwiches and discovering that the employee on … Read more
Kate Middleton and Prince William have become “closer than ever” during this difficult time for their family, according to a report. The Princess of Wales, 42, has stepped back from royal duties after announcing her cancer diagnosis to the world in March, prompting her husband to take on an extra workload. As she continues to … Read more
The Force was not with them. A YouTuber recently released a four-hour video sharing her previous visit to the Walt Disney World Resort’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser experience, revealing why she wasn’t shocked that it shut down after just 18 months. The Galactic Starcruise opened in March 2022, and Disney announced its closure in May 2023 … Read more
King Charles III is “frustrated” over the current face of the monarchy, according to his former butler. The monarch, 75, was forced to hit the brakes on much of his royal agenda after he was diagnosed with cancer in February. The following month, his daughter-in-law Kate Middleton revealed that she, too, is in the midst … Read more
The invisible spray is never OK. Flushing the toilet with the lid down does not stop the spread of small germs, a study published Thursday in the American Journal of Infection Control found. Researchers discovered microscopic viral particles all over the restroom when a person flushes the toilet — whether the lid is up or … Read more
The official investigation into Matthew Perry’s death is now closed. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to People that officials have concluded their probe into the “Friends” actor’s sudden death. Perry, 54, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28. The beloved actor, who was propelled to global stardom after landing the role of funnyman … Read more