New York’s record for largest longnose gar caught has been broken. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced in a July 12 press release that Chuck Zimmerman of Hilton, Monroe County, broke the record for the largest longnose gar caught in the state. The previous record was set in...
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Archaeologists unearth 24 skeletons on hotel property dating back to 7th century
Archaeologists have unearthed human remains dating as far back to more than 1,000 years. During the excavation, “24 identifiable skeletons” were found on the grounds of The Old Bell Hotel next to Malmesbury Abbey, in the U.K., according to a press release. The burials date back to the 7th century, and the Anglo-Saxon skeletons are...
Mom-to-be 'ruins' her own gender reveal party after dad's girlfriend forces it on her
A mom-to-be said she never wanted a gender reveal party — but then a family member reportedly forced it on her, leading to dramatic and still-ongoing family fallout. “I’m pregnant with a baby boy due in November,” wrote a woman over the weekend on social media in a posting that has elicited some 9,000 reactions...
Weekend read: Catchy fitness hack grabs attention on TikTok, plus hottest food trends
Lifestyle’s hottest headlines of the week include stories focused on travel, trending food, odd and viral tales, moments in the great outdoors — and much more. Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes a variety of new games each morning, including a Daily Crossword.)...
Giant Gatsby sub, nearly 10 feet long, made for 'greatness' at South African bar
A giant idea that materialized over a few drinks became a giant reality for a South African bar owner and her husband. Annie’s Ladies Bar in Cape Town recently served up a giant Gatsby submarine sandwich that measured 9.8 feet long. With no less than 10 layers of fillings, the sandwich tipped the scales at...
Man refuses to give up meat or alcohol for temporary houseguest at his home: 'Say what now?'
A family drama among four adults currently living under the same roof has drawn thousands of reactions over the past few days. Writing on the Reddit page known as AITA (“Am I the a–hole?”), a husband and father shared that his stepson, “Ben,” who is 20, is living with the family “right now during summer...
Reddit user is 'not wrong' to skip wedding of younger sister and ex-fiancé, says relationship expert
A woman who does not want to attend her sister’s wedding is not wrong because of the highly unusual circumstances, said a relationship expert and users of Reddit in response to the woman’s post. “AITA for refusing to attend my sister’s wedding after she secretly dated and got engaged to my ex-fiancé?” asked user “AlisonVio”...
Yosemite rangers urge visitors to not bury this in national park: 'Let's keep things clean and classy'
Yosemite rangers in California are making an important plea to visitors of the national park who are leaving waste behind in the wilderness. “Please don’t bury toilet paper, it’s easily exposed by weather and erosion, and animals can dig it up and disperse it long before it decomposes (which can take 1-3 years, depending on...
Archaeologists uncover 250-year-old musket balls tied to American Revolution in Massachusetts
Archaeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park in Concord, Massachusetts, unearthed a piece of American history tied to the “shot heard round the world.” Five musket balls were discovered and believed to be fired at British forces by colonial militia members during the North Bridge fight, Jarrad Fuoss, Minute Man park ranger and historic...
Florida woman spends thousands updating 1970s home with silk walls, pink carpet and more
A pink-obsessed woman has turned her home into a 1970s vintage space thanks to her creative eye for detail. Annie Penta was looking for a new spot to live in Miami, Florida, when a condo built in 1975 became available. She told SWNS that she knew right away that she had to go look at...









