California restaurant goes viral for strict policy on misbehaving children

One Bay Area restaurant caused discourse online after a post went viral last week on the establishment's policy about fining parents when their children run around and are unruly.

Watch: Heroic husky protects child from charging bear

A family’s husky showcased his protective instincts after a bear came charging at their driveway with a child standing there.

Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026

The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest. 

Let them eat... duct tape? See this Bay Area student's viral duct tape prom dress

Sophie Chai, 17, of Union City didn't wear the usual prom attire this time around. The rising San Jose State freshman ditched the sequins, sparkles and satin and instead picked up rolls of duct tape to create her gown.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.

2026 World Cup ranch craze sparks TSA-friendly travel sizes

Kraft unveiled packs of TSA-friendly packs of ranch dressing that are small enough for carry-on luggage as World Cup fans want to stock up.

TSA sounds alarm after World Cup fans pack their bags with American staple

As the World Cup brings millions of international visitors to the U.S., many fans are trying out American staples — and rushing to take them back home with them.

Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom

An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.

Third batch of UFO files released by Pentagon

A third batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday. The latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP). 

YouTuber criticized for ending pregnancy after Down syndrome diagnosis

YouTuber Jesse Ridgway and his wife revealed this week they terminated a pregnancy after learning their unborn child had Down syndrome.

Waymo blocks Dallas road as first responders rush to explosion

Newly released body camera video shows a Dallas County deputy constable forced to manually drive an empty autonomous Waymo vehicle that was blocking emergency crews following a fatal natural gas apartment explosion.

Customer caught on camera putting hair in food before complaining, restaurant says

A restaurant in northern England says surveillance footage captured a customer placing a hair into a child's macaroni and cheese before later complaining.

Organizer of fake homeless encampment stunt outside Nithya Raman’s home defends viral videos

The organizer behind viral videos showing staged homeless encampments outside Nithya Raman’s home said the stunt was intended as political satire and commentary on homelessness.

Pentagon releases new batch of declassified UFO files

The Pentagon on May 22 released a second set of declassified files on what NASA calls Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), commonly referred to as unidentified flying objects (UFOs). 

TikTok influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, father charged in dark web hitman plot against singer Jack Avery

Social media influencer Gabriela Gonzalez, her father, and her ex-boyfriend face 25 years to life for their alleged involvement in a dark web hitman plot targeting "Why Don't We" singer Jack Avery.