Missouri woman’s plan to pay property taxes in nickels foiled
Cynthia Lockett told WDAF last month that her 2019 assessment increased her land value by 135 percent, and her overall market value 45 percent. Multiple phone calls to appeal the assessment went unanswered, so she hatched her plan.
Woman, 26, arrested for trying to cash $1M check from husband, 77, of just 4 months
Lin Helena Halfon was arrested at Tampa International Airport on Dec. 16 for allegedly stealing $666,666 from her husband Richard Rappaport. A Tampa bank had refused to cash a $1 million cashier’s check a month earlier, the Tampa Bay Times reported, citing court records.
New designer Italian heels look like ramen noodles
Well don’t those look delicious!
Subway is launching a garlic cheesy bread reed diffuser for your home
Move over pumpkin spice and gingerbread there’s a new food-flavored home scent in town.
Catfish smashes into car windshield after getting dropped by flying bird
A large catfish slammed onto a North Carolina woman’s windshield on Wednesday after getting dropped by a flying bird.
Own a portion of a French castle for just $55
If you dreamed of owning a castle, now you can in France for just 50 euros, which is about $55.
Check your compass: Earth’s magnetic north pole continues to move toward Russia
Unlike the geographic poles, the planet’s magnetic poles are in constant motion. But scientists say the north magnetic pole is moving at unprecedented speeds.
Truck crashes into baggage claim area of Sarasota-Bradenton airport, narrowly missing employees
An out-of-control pickup truck plowed into Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport overnight, causing a significant amount of damage but avoiding any people inside.
Woman's allergic reaction to hair dye causes severe swelling in face, head
A woman in Australia who decided to dye her hair for the first time in 15 years after noticing a few grays paid a painful price for not running a patch test before applying it to her whole head.
Police: Armed robber who 'face-planted' into Pizza Hut door left DNA
A suspected robber who face-planted into a Pizza Hut door before fleeing has been arrested thanks to the DNA evidence he left behind, police said.
USDA lists Wakanda, fictional home of ‘Black Panther,’ as free trade partner on tariff tracker
The USDA said in a statement that staff used Wakanda as a test for its tariff tracker system. It has since been taken down.
Punk band fans damage Santa Ana Denny’s restaurant during impromptu concert
A Denny’s restaurant in Santa Ana found itself the unwitting host of a hardcore punk show.
17-year-old girl steals plane from Fresno Yosemite Int. Airport, crashes into building
A teenage girl was taken into custody after allegedly stealing a plane and crashing it into a building at the Fresno Yosemite International Airport.
Car explodes after driver sprays 'excessive' amount of air freshener before lighting cigarette
A driver in England accidentally blew up his car when he lit a cigarette after spraying air freshener inside, officials said.
Missouri dad's elaborate airport signs embarrass daughter, delight everyone else
Dads will be dads, even at the airport.
Takanakuy: Peru’s Christmas fighting festival settles the year’s grievances by fist
No matter how many people end the festival with bruised and bloody faces, the community is more unified and peaceful because of it.
Bathroom sign says employees must have 'smell check' to ensure 'not sitting on phone' for too long
A workplace bathroom sign claiming that employees must adhere to a strict time limit or else face a “smell check” is raising eyebrows.
Package thief taunts Minnesota woman with thank you note
A porch pirate who wasn't content with just stealing a delivery package -- took the crime a step further when they decided to leave a handwritten note thanking the victim for letting them take it.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
Bank accidentally deposits $37M into Texas woman's account
It was a Christmas miracle, albeit brief.