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News of the weird: Polish institute classifies cats as alien invasive species

WARSAW, Poland — A respected Polish scientific institute has classified domestic cats as an “invasive alien species,” citing…

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News of the weird: Change in title with men working at Disney dress-up shops

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — When Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and…

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News of the weird: New York reports first US polio case in nearly a decade

NEW YORK — An unvaccinated young adult from New York recently contracted polio, the first U.S. case in…

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News of the weird: Researchers: Chinese-made GPS tracker highly vulnerable

BOSTON — A popular Chinese-made automotive GPS tracker used in 169 countries has severe software vulnerabilities, posing a…

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News of the weird: Florida amusement park pauses new sniper-like laser game

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando amusement park where a teenager fell from a ride and died earlier this…

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News of the weird: US tourist falls into crater of Mount Vesuvius, is rescued

ROME — An American tourist had to be rescued on Mount Vesuvius near Naples after he apparently slipped…

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News of the weird: Georgia slabs called satanic by some torn down after bombing

ATLANTA — A rural Georgia monument that some conservative Christians criticized as satanic and others dubbed “America’s Stonehenge”…

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Putting pet car safety first: TripsWithPets poll reveals the method of choice for securing pets in vehicles

Pet parents are on the move with their furkids more than ever before. Fortunately, they’re also taking pet…

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The 4th of July – Not so pet friendly: How to keep your pet safe and calm

The 4th of July. The day we gather with family and friends to celebrate our Independence and honor…

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Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024

ROSEMONT, Ill. — In a surprising and seismic shift in college athletics, the Big Ten voted Thursday to…

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