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Street war erupts after neighbor sends stern Halloween note to residents

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Street war erupts after neighbor sends stern Halloween note to residents

A street war has erupted between a Halloween faithful and Christmas fans after an anonymous letter told residents to take down “inconsiderate” festive decorations. The typed-up note was dropped in Queensland mailboxes by someone quietly incensed by the festive season creeping earlier into the year – particularly before the American celebration of Halloween. “Christmas is an enjoyable holiday to many… … Read more

I spent a year and $50K building a replica WWI tank — and it works

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I spent a year and K building a replica WWI tank — and it works

Tanks for the memories. A California dad became the envy of engineering buffs everywhere after constructing an over 100-year-old replica tank from scratch — a project that cost him a cool $50,000 and a year of his time. Around the size of a sedan, this particular model artillery boasts functional tractor treads, an engine and … Read more

Inside a new $1.2B London hotel where Churchill won the war

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Inside a new .2B London hotel where Churchill won the war

In a city that’s almost 2,000 years old, you might expect to see buildings reused, recycled and reinvented, and buzzy new hotels are top among them. The Ned, in the financial district of Bank, used to be (you guessed) a bank; the former staid offices now boast 10 restaurants including flamboyant foyer dining and entertainment … Read more

‘White woman war zone’: Trader Joe’s viral $2.99 mini tote bags are back — if you can get one

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‘White woman war zone’: Trader Joe’s viral .99 mini tote bags are back — if you can get one

They wouldn’t trade these for the world. Trader Joe’s is bringing back its popular miniature tote bags as a limited re-release — causing lines out the door of stores across the country, including here in New York. Selling for $2.99 with red, blue, green and yellow trim, the bite-sized bags, which measure 13 x 11 x … Read more

NYC debuts new pizza box-friendly trash cans in the latest salvo in war on rats

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NYC debuts new pizza box-friendly trash cans in the latest salvo in war on rats

Rats with a preference for pizza might be out of luck. NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced the city has installed pizza-friendly disposal bins to accommodate the bulky boxes that are a hassle to cram into traditional garbage cans, often leading to leftovers for rodents. The first of six new square bins was installed in … Read more

The father and son team who rescue Americans from war zones

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The father and son team who rescue Americans from war zones

When Vladimir Putin’s Russian army invaded neighboring Ukraine on February 24, 2022, Chad Robichaux knew he had to help.  The former Force Recon Marine gathered a team of elite special operations veterans, as well as his 25-year-old Marine son, Hunter, and headed to Europe to help those about to be subjected to “untold brutality,” as … Read more

Grandson of World War II veteran reunites souvenir flag with Japanese family

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Grandson of World War II veteran reunites souvenir flag with Japanese family

A man in New York inherited a “Yosegaki Hinomaru” banner, also known as a good luck flag, from his grandfather — who served the United States during World War II. Scott Stein told Fox News Digital in an email that he originally planned on having the souvenir flag restored — but after speaking with an expert, … Read more

George Clooney sparks bidding war by auctioning himself off for charity

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George Clooney sparks bidding war by auctioning himself off for charity

George Clooney is offering up a ticket to paradise — a one night on the town with him! The 63-year-old is auctioning himself off for a good cause next month alongside Charitybuzz. George Clooney and Amal Clooney attend Amazon MGM Studios Los Angeles Premiere of “The Boys in the Boat” in 2023. Getty Images The auction … Read more

Prince Andrew refuses to leave royal mansion as King Charles is desperate to avoid ‘knockdown’ war

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Prince Andrew refuses to leave royal mansion as King Charles is desperate to avoid ‘knockdown’ war

Prince Andrew is said to be putting his foot down and refusing to downsize from his lavish royal mansion to the vacant Frogmore Cottage. The disgraced Duke of York, 64, has lived at the $38 million Royal Lodge, located on the grounds of Windsor Castle, since 2004 after he signed a 75-year lease agreement the year … Read more

Micah Parsons, Cowboys teammate have war of words about his podcast

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Micah Parsons, Cowboys teammate have war of words about his podcast

Micah Parsons’ off-the-field pursuits may not be resonating well with Cowboys teammates. While appearing on the “All Facts No Brakes” podcast with former Pro Bowl receiver Keyshawn Johnson, Dallas safety Malik Hooker chimed in on Parsons’ podcasting hobby. “My advice would be for Micah, it would be: Just make sure we’re all right, and being … Read more

Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman’s secret history as a spy

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Celebrated abolitionist and activist Harriet Tubman’s secret history as a spy

Considering she will soon adorn America’s $20 bill, Harriet Tubman hardly lacks in national significance. But even the nation’s most celebrated historic figures can remain elusive and unknown.  A new biography of the iconic abolitionist and activist hopes to add nuance and complexity to Tubman and her legacy of freedom and service. Written by Harvard … Read more

Gen Z wages war on socks, declaring wearing a ‘millennial sock’ an act of ‘bravery’

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Gen Z wages war on socks, declaring wearing a ‘millennial sock’ an act of ‘bravery’

Gen Z first came for your skinny jeans, and now the trendsetters are putting the kibosh on ankle socks. The small garment has become one of the biggest visual markers between Zoomers and Millennials — aside from Gucci belts and crow’s feet — the latter of whom prefer their socks to just barely peek out … Read more

Prince Harry details dealing with grief in emotional conversation with war widow: ‘Hardest thing’

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Prince Harry details dealing with grief in emotional conversation with war widow: ‘Hardest thing’

Prince Harry has detailed his heartbreaking experience with grief during a conversation with a military widow who had to break the news of her husband’s death to their 5-year-old son. The Duke of Sussex, 39, sat down with Nikki Scott, the founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers — a charity for bereaved military children — on … Read more

‘New Nostradamus’ isn’t backing down — still predicts World War III is just days from now

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‘New Nostradamus’ isn’t backing down — still predicts World War III is just days from now

He dropped a bombshell. An Indian astrologer dubbed “New Nostradamus” is predicting the start of World War III is mere days away. “NOW, Tuesday, 18 June 2024 has the strongest planetary stimulus to trigger WW3,” Kushal Kumar told The Daily Star, doubling down on a May prediction after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died in a … Read more

Coney Island’s wiener war escalates as Nathan’s hot dog eating contest organizer rips Joey Chestnut

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Coney Island’s wiener war escalates as Nathan’s hot dog eating contest organizer rips Joey Chestnut

Coney Island’s war of wieners escalated as organizers of the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest debunked Joey Chestnut’s claim that they were “changing the rules” — leading to the perennial champ getting barred from next month’s barf bash. Chestnut groaned that he was “gutted” by Major League Eating’s decision to keep him from defending his title … Read more

A turf war could be brewing between sharks and orcas off Cape Cod: scientists

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A turf war could be brewing between sharks and orcas off Cape Cod: scientists

They could make waves with each other. Scientists say a turf war could be brewing between orcas and white sharks off the shores of Cape Cod. On Jun. 2, an orca named “Old Thom” was seen swimming in the Chatham area off the cape — a place known for numerous shark sightings. There is now … Read more

There’s a war on phone calls in the workplace — employers are hiring pros to combat Gen Z workers’ ‘telephonophobia’

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There’s a war on phone calls in the workplace — employers are hiring pros to combat Gen Z workers’ ‘telephonophobia’

Texts, Slacks and Teams, oh my! In the world of remote work, Zoom calls and digital messaging have long reigned supreme — and good ol’ phone calls have fallen to the wayside. According to the Wall Street Journal, some employers are attempting to revive the phone call status quo to break up the monotony of staring … Read more

The Gaza War has become a war on Jewish books and authors

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The Gaza War has become a war on Jewish books and authors

Jewish author Talia Carner thought she’d seen the worst after hundreds of antisemitic trolls review-bombed her new novel a few months back in retaliation for a pro-Israel video she posted on Instagram in the aftermath of Hamas’ attack on Israel last Oct. 7.  But Carner was shocked anew earlier this month after discovering her name … Read more

Why Are Movies so Bad at Making Civil War Look Scary?

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Why Are Movies so Bad at Making Civil War Look Scary?

Early in “Civil War,” the writer-director Alex Garland’s dystopian blockbuster, a plucky young journalist named Jessie recalls an event called the Antifa Massacre. You can picture the eeriness that Garland must have assumed that phrase would conjure: familiar words, filtered through his apocalyptic vision, projecting today’s ideological rancor into the future. His film is an … Read more