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A seal walked into a bar. Or to use a technical term, it galumphed. The creature was apparently lost, curious and well below New Zealand ‘s legal drinking age. It lodged itself under the dishwasher and showed no interest in calling a cab. It was a wet, lazy Sunday evening when the baby fur seal waddled into the Sprig + Fern The Meadows craft beer bar in Richmond, at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Accustomed to seeing animals in the pet-friendly bar, co-owner Bella Evans assumed the visitor was a dog before she took a closer look. “Everyone…

Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The photos were released as prosecutors and the defense argue about what evidence should be admissible at trial. Mangione’s attorneys are trying to get some of the evidence dismissed, including the contents of his backpack, where authorities found the gun allegedly used to kill Thompson, and a notebook. “I can’t really approach him” Authorities also released audio of a 911 call from the McDonald’s where he was found alerting police there…

Pennsylvania Governor Takes Aim at Former Vice President’s Book Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, has publicly criticized former Vice President Kamala Harris regarding claims she made in her recent book about her unsuccessful presidential campaign. Shapiro has labeled Harris’s account of their interactions as “utter bull****,” sparking a debate about the direction of the Democratic Party and the appeal of conservative leaders. In an interview, Shapiro responded to excerpts from Harris’s book, “107 Days,” where she discussed her process of selecting a running mate. According to Harris’s book, Shapiro allegedly dominated the conversation during his interview, insisted on being…

The White House Launches Portal to Highlight Media Bias WASHINGTON – The White House has launched a new online portal aimed at highlighting instances of bias in news coverage. The move comes as concerns grow among many Americans about the fairness and accuracy of reporting from some media outlets. The website features examples of what the White House considers biased reporting, with the stated goal of holding journalists accountable for their work. The administration is also encouraging citizens to submit their own examples of perceived bias. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt emphasized the importance of ensuring fair and accurate reporting. “It’s…

A man who received a pardon from President Trump following the January 6th events is once again facing legal scrutiny after appearing near the home of Congressman Jamie Raskin. Taylor Taranto, previously found guilty of making threats against Rep. Raskin and former President Barack Obama, was ordered by a judge to return to his home in Washington state. The judge is considering a request from prosecutors to detain Taranto, who was found to have illegally possessed guns and ammunition in his vehicle last year. Reports indicate that Taranto was seen by local police near Raskin’s Maryland home. He had been…

Eurovision Faces Boycott Over Israel’s Participation Several European nations are taking a stand for what they believe is right, as Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have announced they will not participate in the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest. This decision comes after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) chose to allow Israel to compete, a move that has stirred significant controversy. The boycott, confirmed recently, follows months of growing disapproval from certain countries regarding Israel’s participation. These nations have voiced concerns over what they perceive as the EBU’s reluctance to exclude Israel’s public broadcaster, KAN, from the competition. Earlier this week,…

A woman from California, Obdulia Sanchez, has died in a drive-by shooting in Stockton, California. This happened on Tuesday, December 2. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office says someone drove by and shot at her. Another person was hurt in the shooting. No one has been arrested yet. Sadly, this isn’t the first time Sanchez has been in the news. Back in 2017, she was driving drunk and live-streaming on Instagram when she crashed. Her 14-year-old sister, Jacqueline, died in the crash. Sanchez went to prison for six years because of the crash. She was found guilty of gross vehicular…

Jaivin Peel Returns to Lincoln Park, Eligibility Hearing Scheduled Midland, PA – Jaivin Peel, a former quarterback for Western Beaver High School, has re-enrolled at Lincoln Park, a charter school located in Midland. Peel’s return marks his second time transferring back to Lincoln Park. The move comes midway through his junior year after a stint at The Kiski School. Mike Bariski, the athletic director at Lincoln Park, confirmed that Peel rejoined the school around the fourth or fifth game of the 2025 football season. Peel intends to play football for Western Beaver in his senior year, which begins in 2026.…

WACO, Texas — Late Wednesday night, 79-year-old Andres Estrada lost his life after being struck by a car while walking in south Waco, according to the Waco Police Department. Police responded to a “man down” call around 10:10 p.m., arriving at the 2400 block of S. 21st Street. There, they found Estrada after he had been hit by a northbound vehicle — later identified as a Chevy Impala. First responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. The driver of the Impala remained at the scene and is cooperating with investigators; no arrest has…

WILKESBORO, N.C. — A quiet Thursday night turned tragic on U.S. Highway 421 when 76-year-old Willa Church lost her life in a head-on collision after her car — a southbound Ford — crossed into northbound traffic. The crash occurred around 11:50 p.m., according to the North Carolina Department of Transportation. Officials with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol confirmed Church died at the scene. Her car struck an oncoming Subaru, driven by 22-year-old Carson Sullivan, head-on. Sullivan survived and was transported to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries; he is expected to recover. Troopers said their preliminary investigation found no…