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crime British crime-fighting llamas nab tobacco thief Gail Sherman

Darren Aranofsky's AI-animated show about the AAMEREEDD revolution is a true horror Rob Beschizza

adorable creatures Kind human lovingly repairs and restores toucan beaks Jennifer Sandlin

Funny Slug caught red-handed in doorbell prank that kept residents up all night Popkin

1300-word feature about Charlie Kirk's beliefs doesn't specify them or quote him Rob Beschizza

books Greek myths reimagined in stunning new art book Ellsworth Toohey

Trump flunkies Pete Hegseth attacks former Fox colleague when she asks him a straightforward question (video) Carla Sinclair

Funny Learn how to eat peas the 'proper' way Popkin

Funny Watch clever monkeys use charming tactics to get food Popkin

Japan "Gaijin tax"— Japanese restaurants and attractions charging more for foreigners  Mark Frauenfelder

politics NY Times thinks Murdoch's sneakers are news—his attempt to destroy American democracy, not so much Ellsworth Toohey

racism Black passengers sue American Airlines after being ordered to leave plane Rob Beschizza

Entertainment Republican Congressperson admonishes Trump with a quote from a Canadian pop singer Jason Weisberger

parrots Zoo's new strategy to teach manners to foul-mouthed parrots David Pescovitz

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politics Marjorie Taylor Greene told colleagues that Lauren Boebert is a "whore," says report Mark Frauenfelder

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art Two gooey creatures hug above the street traffic Popkin

pride Garth Brooks welcomes trans people, tells a-holes to get out of his bar Jason Weisberger