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Florida senior fights off alligator attack with fishing pole: ‘No gator is going to run me off’
This gator messed with the wrong senior. A quick-thinking Florida fisherman attacked by an alligator narrowly escaped with his life by digging his thumb in its eye and then repeatedly hammering it in the face with his fishing rod. James Grayson McMicken, 71, was ready to enjoy a quiet night of fishing with his bulldog...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:19:40 -0400
This gator messed with the wrong senior. A quick-thinking Florida fisherman attacked by an alligator narrowly escaped with his life by digging his thumb in its eye and then repeatedly hammering it in the face with his fishing rod. James Grayson McMicken, 71, was ready to enjoy a quiet night of fishing with his bulldog...
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:19:40 -0400
NYC budget provides $1.5M in freebies for furry friends — including new pet-food pantry
"These investments will help reduce animal overpopulation, ease pressure on the shelter system, and ensure that New Yorkers are not forced to choose between basic needs and feeding their pets," advocates wrote.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400
"These investments will help reduce animal overpopulation, ease pressure on the shelter system, and ensure that New Yorkers are not forced to choose between basic needs and feeding their pets," advocates wrote.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 07:00:00 -0400
Massive brawl breaks out inside FIFA Fanzone on National Mall during USMNT World Cup game
Wild video shows hordes of soccer fans brawling inside a FIFA Fanzone on Washington’s National Mall during the US-Belgium World Cup clash, which the USMNT ultimately lost 4-1.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:49:02 -0400
Wild video shows hordes of soccer fans brawling inside a FIFA Fanzone on Washington’s National Mall during the US-Belgium World Cup clash, which the USMNT ultimately lost 4-1.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:49:02 -0400
Doctors issue warning over massively popular toy that’s hospitalizing children with excruciating injuries
Behind the viral appeal, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe burns amid "blood-curdling screams" of pain, requiring everything from skin grafts to medically-induced comas.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:14:00 -0400
Behind the viral appeal, doctors say a dangerous pattern is emerging — one that is sending children and teens to the hospital with severe burns amid "blood-curdling screams" of pain, requiring everything from skin grafts to medically-induced comas.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:14:00 -0400
Staggering 900 NYC public schools failing students amid grade inflation, lax accountability
In total, a staggering 43% of the system’s approximately 912,000 students are in these failing schools, according to the shocking report released Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400
In total, a staggering 43% of the system’s approximately 912,000 students are in these failing schools, according to the shocking report released Tuesday.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 06:00:00 -0400
Trump to warn NATO countries against using ‘funny math’ on defense — as key allies struggle to do the minimum
Some of NATO's most prominent countries are struggling to get on track toward the defense spending goal President Trump set for 2030.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400
Some of NATO's most prominent countries are struggling to get on track toward the defense spending goal President Trump set for 2030.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 05:30:00 -0400
Substitute teacher sent nude images of herself to 14-year-old middle school student
An Indiana substitute teacher accused of sending nude images of herself to a 14-year-old middle school student was sentenced to two years in jail.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:31:17 -0400
An Indiana substitute teacher accused of sending nude images of herself to a 14-year-old middle school student was sentenced to two years in jail.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 04:31:17 -0400
Pennsylvania boy loses hand in alligator attack while on fishing vacation with his family
A baseball-mad Pennsylvania schoolboy lost his hand in a savage alligator attack while on a fishing vacation – despite his dad’s best efforts to free him moments before it performed a terrifying roll.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:21:24 -0400
A baseball-mad Pennsylvania schoolboy lost his hand in a savage alligator attack while on a fishing vacation – despite his dad’s best efforts to free him moments before it performed a terrifying roll.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 03:21:24 -0400
New Yorker suing ICE after officers went to his home to warn him over criticism of agency
A New York resident is suing after officers went to his home to serve him with a warning after he sent an email criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership over the agency's tactics in immigration raids.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:49:38 -0400
A New York resident is suing after officers went to his home to serve him with a warning after he sent an email criticizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership over the agency's tactics in immigration raids.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:49:38 -0400
Texas woman pulled from sewage-filled ravine after days trapped in 104-degree heat
A dramatic rescue operation in Texas saved a young woman's life after she had been trapped for days in a steep ravine.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:16:04 -0400
A dramatic rescue operation in Texas saved a young woman's life after she had been trapped for days in a steep ravine.
Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:16:04 -0400