NYC teachers stun students by giving remote lessons from hammocks, moving cars

NYC teachers stun students by giving remote lessons from hammocks, moving cars



The oddities of remote instruction now include teachers who can conduct classes just about anywhere — from the back seat of a moving car to a backyard hammock, officials acknowledge.

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Couple with last names 'White,' 'Christmas' marry just in time for the holidays

Couple with last names 'White,' 'Christmas' marry just in time for the holidays



Kieran White and Tilly Christmas have come together in a union that should be celebrated by decking the halls — or some jingle bells, at the very least.

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What Kamala Harris, Donald Trump were doing when 2020 presidential election results came in

What Kamala Harris, Donald Trump were doing when 2020 presidential election results came in



The moment the 2020 presidential election results were finally projected on Saturday, at least two of the candidates were in the midst of getting some exercise. 

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Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendly

Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendly



On Thursday, Purina, owned by Nestlé, announced that it will be selling a new line of dog and cat food made with “alternative proteins” including insects, fava beans and millet, a cereal grain.

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TikTok user discovers boyfriend is cheating after noticing detail in sunglasses

TikTok user discovers boyfriend is cheating after noticing detail in sunglasses



Maybe take any reflective lenses off if you're going to cheat? Or just don't cheat at all? Maybe?

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After 14 sons, Michigan couple finally has their first daughter

After 14 sons, Michigan couple finally has their first daughter



Kateri Schwandt, 45, gave birth to her first daughter on Thursday. Kateri and her husband Jay, 45, already have 14 sons.

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Sea turtle with two amputated flippers learns to swim again

Sea turtle with two amputated flippers learns to swim again



Lou, an olive ridley sea turtle with two amputated flippers, was released back into the ocean after five years of rehabilitation in Australia.

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Canadian trick-or-treater finds wedding ring at bottom of candy haul

Canadian trick-or-treater finds wedding ring at bottom of candy haul



A Canadian trick-or-treater got more than candy on Halloween night.

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Single Ohio man adopts 5 siblings so they wouldn’t be separated

Single Ohio man adopts 5 siblings so they wouldn’t be separated



Robert Carter, 29, a single man from Cincinnati, Ohio, adopted five siblings so they wouldn’t have to be separated in the foster system.

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Acai shop's oddly-placed bathroom mirror sparks fears on TikTok that bathroom-goers are being spied on

Acai shop's oddly-placed bathroom mirror sparks fears on TikTok that bathroom-goers are being spied on



If a bathroom mirror isn’t above the sink, it’s in a weird place.

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Truck driver in McDonald's drive-thru gets stuck, almost flattens car on his way out

Truck driver in McDonald's drive-thru gets stuck, almost flattens car on his way out



Drive-thrus are supposed to make getting food easier, not harder.

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Horses don't love specific humans, new study suggests

Horses don't love specific humans, new study suggests



Aside from dogs and cats, horses may be one of the few animals that humans often have close relationships with. This may have led many people to fall in love with the majestic animals, although a new study suggests the feelings may not be mutual.

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The '2020 Scent' candle is here to take you on an olfactory journey through the year's strangest moments

The '2020 Scent' candle is here to take you on an olfactory journey through the year's strangest moments



The candle is advertised as having a four “quintessential aromas” inspired by the increasingly bleak reality of our current calendar year.

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Texas teacher's no-homework policy goes viral on TikTok -- but reactions are split

Texas teacher's no-homework policy goes viral on TikTok -- but reactions are split



Courtney White, a teacher in Alvarado, Texas, posted a video on TikTok over the summer saying she doesn’t assign her students homework.

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Hellmann’s surprises couple named ‘Helms,' ‘Mayo’ on their wedding day with mayonnaise

Hellmann’s surprises couple named ‘Helms,' ‘Mayo’ on their wedding day with mayonnaise



Hellmann’s went out of its way to spread the love at a couple’s wedding.

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Pet parrot saves owner from house fire in Australia by calling his name

Pet parrot saves owner from house fire in Australia by calling his name



Anton Nguyen was asleep when his house in Brisbane, Australia, caught fire on Wednesday morning. His pet parrot Eric alerted him to the fire even before his smoke detector went off.

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Kentucky town elects dog as mayor: He's 'all ears'

Kentucky town elects dog as mayor: He's 'all ears'



This election has gone to the dogs.

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'Heartwarming' Facebook post from Illinois sheriff's office goes viral

'Heartwarming' Facebook post from Illinois sheriff's office goes viral



Authorities in Illinois are being praised for going the extra mile to comfort and care for a child in protective custody over the weekend, after one officer shared the story in a moving Facebook post.

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UK's increased coronavirus cases linked to discount dining program, study claims

UK's increased coronavirus cases linked to discount dining program, study claims



A discount dining program launched in the U.K. could be partially to blame for increased COVID-19 cases, new research finds.

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Parent-to-be divides Internet for eating pizza while partner is in labor, taking photo

Parent-to-be divides Internet for eating pizza while partner is in labor, taking photo



Apparently there are times when it’s not OK to have pizza.

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