Hacker reportedly takes over smart home, plays vulgar music, sets thermostat to 90 degrees
Smart home systems promise security and peace of mind, but all that automation leads to some vulnerabilities that many homeowners may not be considering — like virtual attacks by hackers.
Smart home systems promise security and peace of mind, but all that automation leads to some vulnerabilities that many homeowners may not be considering — like virtual attacks by hackers.
Man scares drivers after decorating his Jeep after 'It' movie
A Kentucky man has decorated his Jeep in a terrifying way this spooky season.
A Kentucky man has decorated his Jeep in a terrifying way this spooky season.
Spam serves up new limited-edition pumpkin spice-flavor for fall; already sold out online
Pumpkin lovers rejoice! You can now enjoy the delicious fall taste in a whole new way.
Pumpkin lovers rejoice! You can now enjoy the delicious fall taste in a whole new way.
Police: 3 dead, 4 hospitalized in Pittsburgh mass overdose; man arrested
A man was arrested Monday on suspicion of providing a white powdery substance tainted with fentanyl at an after-party in Pittsburgh, leading to the death of three men.
A man was arrested Monday on suspicion of providing a white powdery substance tainted with fentanyl at an after-party in Pittsburgh, leading to the death of three men.
Mother-to-be tests positive for meth during routine tests, learns new home is to blame
A Missouri couple who are expecting a baby girl now face financial difficulties after the mother learned through a routine blood test that she has amphetamines in her system and it’s because of their new home.
A Missouri couple who are expecting a baby girl now face financial difficulties after the mother learned through a routine blood test that she has amphetamines in her system and it’s because of their new home.
Newly upgraded elevator briefly breaks down at reopened Washington Monument
The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.
The newly upgraded elevator at the Washington Monument stopped working just days after reopening to the public following a three-year renovation project.
Taco Bell heats up Halloween with saucy costume selection
Who wants to be a chicken (sandwich) at Halloween when you can be something much hotter?
Who wants to be a chicken (sandwich) at Halloween when you can be something much hotter?
$6,000 in stolen quarters found in California baby stroller
Authorities say a woman stole $6,000 worth of quarters and her getaway car was a baby stroller.
Authorities say a woman stole $6,000 worth of quarters and her getaway car was a baby stroller.
Girl, 9, declared 'genius' for hiding cheese in lip balm for secret school snack
One clever 4th-grader from St. Louis has been declared a "genius" after filling empty lip balm tubes with cheddar cheese to secretly snack in school, in a prank that delighted Twitter users believe confirms that "the future is female."
One clever 4th-grader from St. Louis has been declared a "genius" after filling empty lip balm tubes with cheddar cheese to secretly snack in school, in a prank that delighted Twitter users believe confirms that "the future is female."
Six Flags will pay couples $600 to lie in a coffin for 30 hours
If you and your significant other are looking for a twisted way to spend some quality time together, Six Flags America is holding a challenge that will require some time spent in a box.
If you and your significant other are looking for a twisted way to spend some quality time together, Six Flags America is holding a challenge that will require some time spent in a box.
Best friends bring beer, chicken wings to photo shoot celebrating friendship
Nothing says “lifelong friendship” like shotgunning beers, eating chicken wings and laughing ‘til you cry.
Nothing says “lifelong friendship” like shotgunning beers, eating chicken wings and laughing ‘til you cry.
Rhode Island woman's blood turns black after using over-the-counter medication for toothache
A Rhode Island woman’s blood turned a black-blue color — a sign of a potentially deadly blood condition — after she took a common over-the-counter medication to relieve a toothache.
A Rhode Island woman’s blood turned a black-blue color — a sign of a potentially deadly blood condition — after she took a common over-the-counter medication to relieve a toothache.
'Looked like a different species': Rare polka-dotted zebra spotted at wildlife reserve in Kenya
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
A rare zebra with unusual markings was recently spotted at the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya — sporting a dark coat and white polka dots.
Ohio deputies pull over Amish buggy with stereo system, open 12-pack of beer
Deputies in Ohio pulled over two Amish men over the weekend who they said had decked out their horse-drawn buggy with a massive stereo system and were throwing back beers.
Deputies in Ohio pulled over two Amish men over the weekend who they said had decked out their horse-drawn buggy with a massive stereo system and were throwing back beers.
FBI searching for 'Mummy Marauder' who robbed Houston bank on Friday the 13th
The FBI is searching for a suspect dubbed the “Mummy Marauder” who robbed a bank in Houston on Friday the 13th.
The FBI is searching for a suspect dubbed the “Mummy Marauder” who robbed a bank in Houston on Friday the 13th.
Elderly cruise passengers claim they were tricked into smuggling 20 pounds of cocaine
Nothing ruins a vacation like getting arrested for smuggling drugs.
Nothing ruins a vacation like getting arrested for smuggling drugs.
Man has 4-inch 'devil horn' removed from head
A man in India recently had a four-inch hornlike growth removed from his head after it began causing him pain, and after attempts to trim it by a local barber stopped being successful.
A man in India recently had a four-inch hornlike growth removed from his head after it began causing him pain, and after attempts to trim it by a local barber stopped being successful.
Grandmother uses hair dryer as fake radar gun to deter speeding on local street
A Montana grandmother worried about her grandchildren playing near a road where cars often zoomed by, so she got creative in an effort to get people to slow down.
A Montana grandmother worried about her grandchildren playing near a road where cars often zoomed by, so she got creative in an effort to get people to slow down.
Fisherman catches strange, 'dinosaur-like' creature
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
This definitely counts as a once-in-a-lifetime catch.
Dog mimics 'old school' siren at nearby fire station
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.
A dog that lives near a New York fire station learned to mimic the "old school" alarm used by firefighters.